Contact: Jack Hire, Director of Sports Information
Phone: (740) 587-6546
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E-mail: hire@denison.edu
Edited: April 3, 1999
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DENISON UNIVERSITY BIG RED MEN'S LACROSSE REPORT
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DATE: April 3, 1999
OPPONENT: Ohio Wesleyan University Battling Bishops
FINAL SCORE: Denison 14, Ohio Wesleyan 9
SITE: Delaware, Ohio
HEAD COACHES:
DENISON: Mike Caravana
OHIO WESLEYAN: Lelan Rogers
GAME SUMMARY:
The Big Red of Denison (5-1; 2-0 NCAC) transformed a one-goal deficit
into a three-goal lead during the second quarter against host Ohio
Wesleyan (3-3; 0-1 NCAC), and held on for a 14-9 road victory in this
battle of backyard rivals.
The Big Red opened the scoring in the second period with five
unanswered goals from Frank Pennimpede, Sean O'Brien, Justin Walker (2)
and Mike Coffey.
Denison repeated the scene with a different cast in the third quarter
on scores from Ryan Berger (3), Dave Beaver and Mark Penske, to build a
12-5 lead going into the final period.
Ohio Wesleyan made a late run with fourth quarter with four
consecutive goals, but the Bishops were held scoreless for the final 4:48,
and Denison was able to preserve the win and take the lead in the North
Coast Athletic Conference standings. Denison goalie Peter Royer was
credited with six saves on the day.
Both teams will meet at Denison for a non-conference rematch on April
17 at 7 p.m.
SCORING BY QUARTERS: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Tot.
DENISON ................................... 2 ... 5 ... 5 ... 2 ... 14
OHIO WESLEYAN ............................. 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... 4 .... 9
SCORING SUMMARY:
1st Quarter
Ohio Wes., John Galvin (unassisted) 11:48 ............ DU 0 - OWU 1 1-up
Denison, Brian Nicholas (unassisted) 9:42 ............ DU 1 - OWU 1
Ohio Wes., Scott Jackson (John Galvin) 8:48 .......... DU 2 - OWU 2
Denison, Sean O'Brien (T.J. King) 8:14 ............... DU 2 - OWU 2
Ohio Wes., Sean Norris (unassisted) 2:25 ............. DU 2 - OWU 3
2nd Quarter
Denison, Frank Pennimpede (unassisted) 12:36 ......... DU 3 - OWU 3
Denison, Sean O'Brien (unassisted) 11:07 ............. DU 4 - OWU 3
Denison, Justin Walker (Ryan Berger) 6:39 ............ DU 5 - OWU 3
Denison, Justin Walker (Ryan Berger) 5:36 ............ DU 6 - OWU 3 1-up
Denison, Mike Coffey (T.J. King) 2:29 ................ DU 7 - OWU 3
Ohio Wes., Dan Stroka (John Galvin) 1:28 ............. DU 7 - OWU 4 1-up
3rd Quarter
Denison, Ryan Berger (T.J. Minogue) 9:59 ............. DU 8 - OWU 4 1-up
Denison, Dave Beaver (Sean O'Brien) 9:45 ............. DU 9 - OWU 4
Denison, Mark Penske (Justin Walker) 9:21 ........... DU 10 - OWU 4
Denison, Ryan Berger (T.J. Minogue) 4:14 ............ DU 11 - OWU 4
Denison, Ryan Berger (Sean O'Brien) 2:57 ............ DU 12 - OWU 4
Ohio Wes., John Galvin (Evan Dunne) :11 ............. DU 12 - OWU 5
4th Quarter
Denison, Sean O'Brien (unassisted) 13:28 ............ DU 13 - OWU 5
Ohio Wes., Evan Dunne (unassisted) 10:41 ............ DU 13 - OWU 6
Ohio Wes., Dan Stroka (Jason Fogelson) 8:18 ......... DU 13 - OWU 7 2-up
Ohio Wes., Jason Fogelson (Dan Stroka) 5:30 ......... DU 13 - OWU 8
Ohio Wes., Evan Dunne (unassisted) 4:48 ............. DU 13 - OWU 9
Denison, Sean O'Brien (unassisted) 4:07 ............. DU 14 - OWU 9
DENISON SCORING: Goals Assists Points
Sean O'Brien ................................. 4 ........ 2 ........ 6
Ryan Berger .................................. 3 ........ 2 ........ 5
Justin Walker ................................ 2 ........ 1 ........ 3
T.J. King .................................... 0 ........ 2 ........ 2
T.J. Minogue ................................. 0 ........ 2 ........ 2
Frank Pennimpede ............................. 1 ........ 0 ........ 1
Dave Beaver .................................. 1 ........ 0 ........ 1
Brian Nicholas ............................... 1 ........ 0 ........ 1
Mark Penske .................................. 1 ........ 0 ........ 1
Mike Coffey .................................. 1 ........ 0 ........ 1
TOTALS ...................................... 14 ........ 9 ....... 23
OHIO WESLEYAN SCORING: Goals Assists Points
John Galvin .................................. 2......... 1 ........ 3
Evan Dunn .................................... 2......... 1 ........ 3
Dan Stroka ................................... 2......... 1 ........ 3
Jason Fogelson ............................... 1......... 1 ........ 2
Scott Jackson ................................ 1 ........ 0 ........ 1
Sean Norris .................................. 1 ........ 0 ........ 1
TOTALS ....................................... 9 ........ 4 ...... 13
DENISON GOALIES:
Peter Royer: 6 saves, 9 goals (60 mins.)
OHIO WESLEYAN GOALIE:
Corey Ayers: 13 saves, 14 goals (60 mins.)
TEAM SHOTS:
DENISON: 44
OHIO WESLEYAN: 23
SEASON RECORDS:
DENISON: 5-1 overall; 2-0 North Coast Athletic Conference
OHIO WESLEYAN: 3-3 overall; 0-1 North Coast Athletic Conference
