A Quick Look
In a win-and-your-in scenario today for the SUNY Oneonta men's lacrosse team, the Red Dragons left no doubt punching its ticket to the SUNYAC tournament after a convincing 17-8 win at Potsdam in the regular season finale.  Oneonta (4-10, 3-4 SUNYAC) earned the No. 4 seed, and they will travel to top-seeded Cortland on Wednesday for a semifinal matchup.
 
The Inside Story
Oneonta put the game out of reach early dominating Potsdam (5-8, 2-5 SUNYAC) in the opening period scoring a season high seven goals in the period while allowing just a single goal.  Rookie Vincent Tirino (Port Jefferson Station/Comsewogue) and sophomore Luke Maslin (Owego/Owego Free Academy) combined for five goals to pace the attack.  Tirino's third goal of the period came in an extra-man situation.
 
In the second period, the Red Dragons maintained its lead increasing by one goal to an 11-4 advantage heading into halftime.  Junior Kieran Rowley (Long Beach/Long Beach) tallied twice in the period for Oneonta including a man-up goal that put the Red Dragons ahead 9-2.
 
After a goal by the Bears to open the third period, Oneonta ran off five unanswered to essentially close the door on this contest.  Five different players scored including another man-up goal by Tirino.  Senior Dean Cannon (Clifton Park/Shenendehowa) registered a goal and two assists in the period for the Red Dragons.
 
Just the Stats
Oneonta had a clear advantage in shots, 52-33, and won 21 of 28 faceoffs including a season high 14 for senior Timothy Shanley (West Hempstead/West Hempstead).  Junior goalie Luke Mignoli (Long Beach/Long Beach) registered eight saves in the contest and senior Jordan Berson (Old Bethpage/JFK) made one over the final 3:06.
 
What's Next
Oneonta's semifinal at Cortland is scheduled for a 4pm start.  Be sure to check our website at www.oneontaathletics.com for any changes to the game time.
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