March 13, 2006

Patrick Meade

Mike DeSantis

GENEVA, N.Y.—The Hobart College lacrosse team moved up two spots in the STX/USILA Coaches Poll this week. Following the Statesmen’s 14-8 win over Hartford on Saturday, the squad jumped up to No. 17.

Hobart is off to a 3-0 start for the second year in a row. The Statesmen rank second in the ECAC Lacrosse League in goals (12.3), and third in points (19.3), ground balls (34.7), man-down defense (.769), and goals against average (8.00).

Hobart has featured a balanced scoring effort this season that has seen 13 different players score goals. Senior midfielder Patrick Meade (Schenectady/Schenectady, N.Y.) sports a team-high nine points on five goals and four assists.

Defensively, senior goalie Mike DeSantis (Mountain Lakes/Mountain Lakes, N.J.) is tied for second in the ECAC with an 8.00 goals against average.

The Statesmen are back in action when they visit Binghamton. The Bearcats (2-1) are the top team among others receiving votes. Faceoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Binghamton East Middle School’s Alumni Field.

DIRECTIONS TO EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

FROM I-81:
Take the Rt. 7-North Exit (Exit #4N) towards Hillcrest
Merge onto Rt. 7-North towards I-88/Oneonta
Take the Bevier Street Ramp
Turn right onto Bevier Street
Turn right onto Broad Avenue
Turn left onto Frederick Street

FROM BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY:
Drive East on Vestal Parkway (Rt. 434) towards downtown Binghamton
Merge onto Rt. 363-East towards I-81/I-88/Rt.-17
Merge onto Court Street (US-11 South) toward Rt. 7-South
Turn left onto Broad Avenue
Turn right onto Frederick Street