BRYN ATHYN, Pa. — The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s lacrosse team delivered a dominant performance on Saturday, April 19, defeating Bryn Athyn College 21-1 in United East Conference (UEC) play. The Seahawks (8-6, 3-0 UEC) showcased a balanced attack with 13 players scoring, securing their eighth win of the season against the Lions (3-5-1, 1-2-0 UEC).
The game saw St. Mary’s surge to an 18-0 lead by the fourth quarter, with 7:55 remaining. Bryn Athyn’s Dylan Fesmire broke the shutout with a man-up goal, but the Seahawks’ relentless offense and stout defense ensured a lopsided victory. St. Mary’s outshot Bryn Athyn 77-3, controlled 24 of 26 face-offs, and held a 36-11 edge in ground balls, while forcing 16 of the Lions’ 29 turnovers.
Junior Matteo Ciccarello from Crofton, Maryland, went a perfect 12-for-12 in face-offs and collected nine ground balls, while first-year Drake Erisman from Pasadena, Maryland, won 11 of 13 face-offs and added five ground balls. The Seahawks’ +16 turnover margin underscored their defensive pressure, with senior defensive midfielder Marcus Coleman from Annapolis, Maryland, causing a career-best three turnovers, scoring a goal, and recording his first career assist.
First-year attackman Mike Machiran from Ellicott City, Maryland, led St. Mary’s with a career-high three goals. First-year Owen Wynot from Kent Island, Maryland, contributed five points, matching his career best with two goals and a career-high three assists. Sophomore Ty Grove from Finksburg, Maryland, and first-year Ty Spencer from Hanover, Maryland, split goalkeeping duties, with Grove making one save and Spencer securing a ground ball.
Bryn Athyn’s goalkeeper Christian Kalb made 21 saves, facing a barrage of shots from the Seahawks’ offense. The Lions struggled to generate offense, managing only three shots, with Fesmire’s goal as their lone score.
The game, hosted at Bryn Athyn’s General Ronald K. Nelson Field, highlighted St. Mary’s depth and discipline. The Seahawks’ roster, featuring a mix of veterans and newcomers, has gelled effectively in UEC play, as noted on the team’s official athletics page. Their face-off dominance and ground ball control reflect coaching emphasis on fundamentals, contributing to their 3-0 conference record.
St. Mary’s College, located in St. Mary’s City, Maryland, competes in the NCAA Division III United East Conference, formed in 2021 to provide competitive opportunities for small colleges, per the conference’s mission statement. The Seahawks’ 8-6 overall record positions them as contenders in the UEC, with upcoming games critical for postseason aspirations.
Bryn Athyn, a small liberal arts college in Pennsylvania, continues to build its lacrosse program, with this season’s 3-5-1 record showing growth despite the loss. The Lions’ athletics page details their efforts to compete in the UEC while fostering student-athlete development.
The Seahawks next face Mary Washington (8-7) on April 22 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, at 6 p.m., followed by a Senior Day matchup against Rosemont (5-8, 2-1 UEC) on April 26 at JLR Stadium in St. Mary’s City at 1 p.m.
