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Lacrosse 4/18/2009 9:45:00 PM VMIKeydets.com

Lacrosse Tops Wagner, 12-7

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. ? The VMI lacrosse team earned its first win of the 2009 MAAC season Saturday, topping the Wagner Seahawks 12-7 in a conference contest played in Staten Island, N.Y.

With the win, VMI moves to 2-10 on the season and 1-5 in MAAC action, while Wagner drops to 1-12 and 0-6 in league play. The Keydets were led by Colin Bosse, who equaled his career-high with four goals and dished out an assist. Junior Brett Leonard had three goals, and Tim Moran and Jacob Weimer added two apiece. Wagner was paced by Will Macumber, who had a pair of scores for the Seahawks.

The first quarter was a high-scoring affair, as 10 goals were notched in the opening period. The Keydets got off to a quick start, as Bosse scored two goals just 1:38 in to put VMI up 2-0. Wagner responded with a three-goal run that concluded with a score at 6:10, giving the home team a 3-2 advantage, but VMI would respond, as the visitors scored four of the quarter's final five goals to take a 6-4 cushion into the second period.

There, the Keydets got goals from Moran, Leonard and Long to add to their lead, and take a 9-5 lead into the locker room. During the first half of play, VMI was outshot 20-16 and outgained in groundballs, 15-13, but still held the advantage.

The second half was a more defensive oriented effort, with VMI outscoring Wagner 3-2 to account for the final margin. Moran and Leonard scored in the third, while Bosse added his fourth and final marker in the fourth quarter.

For the game, VMI was outshot 39-27, but Keydet keeper Alex Benedick made 10 saves in earning his first career win. Rubin made seven saves for Wagner in the loss.

VMI lacrosse will return to action Wednesday, as the Keydets will host the Mountaineers of Mount St. Mary's in a MAAC contest at Patchin Field. Game time is set for 4 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#13 Alex Benedick: G; 5' 10"; Freshman

#4 Colin Bosse: A; 5' 10"; Freshman

#10 Brett Leonard: A/M; 5' 11"; Junior

#11 Tim Moran: M; 5' 9"; Junior

#33 Jacob Weimer: A; 5' 10"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#13 Alex Benedick
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: G

#4 Colin Bosse
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: A

#10 Brett Leonard
: 5' 11"; Junior
: A/M

#11 Tim Moran
: 5' 9"; Junior
: M

#33 Jacob Weimer
: 5' 10"; Junior
: A