Box Score

Widener WIDENER 1-8

Montclair State MSUMLAX 8-2

Widener WIDENER

1-8

Final

Mar. 26, 2025

Montclair State MSUMLAX

8-2

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	3	4	F
Widener WIDENER	1	1	3	1	6
Montclair State MSUMLAX	3	1	4	0	8

Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 3/26/2025 9:02:00 PM

Men’s Lacrosse Holds Off Widener, 8-6

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Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State University men's lacrosse team (8-2) took an early lead and held off Widener (1-8) for an 8-6 victory on Wednesday night at Sprague Field.

How It Happened

Widener came out aggressive, firing two early shots, but Montclair quickly responded. CODY COOPER scored the opening goal on a fast break at the 12:59 mark, putting the Red Hawks ahead. Widener continued pressing with four more shots but failed to convert. Montclair extended its lead to 2-0 when Cooper assisted JOHN CRANK's goal at 7:47. Just over a minute later, Cooper found the net again off a MAX MOROSOFF assist, making it 3-0. Widener finally broke through at 2:57, closing the quarter with Montclair leading 3-1.
The second quarter was a defensive battle. Montclair generated several chances early but was denied on three consecutive shots. Widener's first real opportunity came during a man-down situation at 7:20. Just before returning to full strength, they completed a successful clear and scored a short-handed goal at 6:53, cutting the lead to 3-2. Montclair responded just over a minute later, with Crank scoring his second goal off another Morosoff assist, pushing the lead to 4-2. Both defenses held firm, and the score remained unchanged at halftime.
Widener struck first in the third quarter, scoring within the first three minutes. Montclair quickly responded with a three-goal burst between 11:19 and 10:14, extending the lead to 7-3. WILLIAM BURDGE, Cooper, and ETHAN MOUNIER each found the net during the run. Widener answered at 7:49, but Montclair countered at 6:53 when Morosoff assisted JACK CLEARY, making it 8-4. The Pride scored the final goal of the quarter with under two minutes left, narrowing the deficit to 8-5 heading into the fourth.
The Red Hawks were held scoreless in the final frame but displayed strong defense. They allowed just one goal late in the quarter at 2:43 and limited Widener to eight total shots, four on goal, while forcing five turnovers to secure the 8-6 win.

Inside the Numbers

Cooper led the team in points for the second time this season, recording his second hat trick with three goals and an assist for four points. His only other hat trick came a month ago against Western Connecticut on February 26.
CORBIN QUINTERO had a career night defensively, setting personal bests with five caused turnovers and seven ground balls.
Goalie NICHOLI HALSE secured another win, playing the full game and making 14 saves.
Montclair excelled in clears, going a perfect 20-for-20. This marks their second flawless clear performance of the season, the first coming on March 5 against Scranton (17-for-17).