Box score

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Stevenson men's lacrosse sophomore Ian Bolland (Mountain Lakes, N.J./Mountain Lakes) totaled a career-high 16 saves, 13 of which came in the second half, including nine in the fourth quarter as the No. 3-ranked Mustangs won their third-straight, 13-10 over St. Mary's (Md.) Tuesday at Caves Athletics Complex.

Bolland earned his first career win in his fourth career appearance and first career start. He headlined a defensive effort that held the Seahawks to just 3-of-11 on extra-man opportunities, including 0-for-4 in the fourth quarter.

With the Mustangs (13-1, 5-1 CAC) leading 13-9 with 7:04 remaining in the fourth quarter, they were whistled for three simultaneous slashing penalties, giving St. Mary's an commanding 6-on-3 advantage for one minute.

However, due to the work of seniors Cory Baldwin (Baltimore/Calvert Hall) and Mike Gustowarow (Annapolis/DeMatha) and junior Ian Hart (Swarthmore, Pa./Ridley), Stevenson killed off the three-man advantage, holding the Seahawks to just three shots, one of which was saved by Bolland.

Offensively, junior Richie Ford (Baltimore/Towson) led the way with two goals and two assists while junior Neal Barthelme (Towson/Dulaney) added three goals. Over his last two games, Barthelme has totaled seven goals after posting 11 in his previous 12 contests.

Junior Jimmy Dailey (Westminster/Winters Mill) also added three points with two goals and one assist.

The game was tied at 4-4 at the end of the first quarter after the teams played a statistically even first 15 minutes.

Stevenson distanced itself from St. Mary's after outscoring the Seahawks 6-2 in the second quarter to hold a 10-6 halftime lead.

After the teams combined for 16 first half goals, the two totaled just seven in the second despite 11 combined extra-man opportunities. The Mustangs were 1-for-3 on the man-up while St. Mary's was just 2-for-6.

Dennis Rosson led the Seahawks (7-5, 4-2 CAC) with six points and five goals while Patrick Mull added four assists and Ryan Alexander had one goal and two assists. Stu Wheeler finished with nine saves.

Stevenson concludes its CAC schedule when it hosts York (Pa.) on Thursday beginning at 4:00 p.m.