Box Score MYRTLE BEACH, SC – A strong second half surge propelled the Alfred University men's lacrosse team to a 10-6 win over the United States Merchant Marine Academy on Wednesday afternoon during the Saxons' spring break training trip.

Ben DeMarco (Jamestown, NY/Jamestown) led the now 3-0 Saxons with a hat-trick on net and a pair of assists. Derek Bishopp (Livonia, NY/Livonia) supplemented the effort with a three-score of his own and one helper. John Winchell (Vestal, NY/Vestal) led AU in the assists category with good passes on three goals while also finding net on one of his shots.

Alfred and Merchant Marine were neck and neck in a game that looked like it would come down to the final goal, after AU held a 4-3 lead after the first quarter with USMMA tying it 4-4 before halftime. The Saxons opened the third quarter with an effort resulting in three goals while the Mariners only managed to score once. AU piled on another three scores in the fourth to Merchant Marine's one.

Drew Gardner (Whitney Point, NY/Whitney Point) faced 17 shots on goal with 11 saves and also a ground ball before Chris Doktor (East Rochester, NY/Eastridge) checked in at goal to earn one save on one targeted shot.

The Saxons combined for 39 ground balls with Jimmi Pratti leading the way with seven. AU's offensive pressure and defensive stands gave the Saxons a 37-25 shot advantage on the day.

Alfred University will close out its South Carolina stay with a game against the Emmanuel College Saints on Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m.