NEW LONDON, CT - Saint Joseph's (2-2) handled Mitchell College (0-4), 24-7, on Thursday evening in non-conference men's lacrosse action. A pair of newcomers led the way on the offensive front, as Paul Dolewa '12 (Saco, ME) netted five goals and an assist and Jonathan Horgan '12 (Hingham, MA) produced four tallies and four helpers in the lopsided victory. Both the goal total and the margin of victory rank as team-highs for the second-year program.

The five goals by Dolewa and the eight-point output from Horgan also rank as new single game scoring records.

The Monks held a 9-5 at halftime, but went on to take control of the game by outscoring the Mariners 9-0 in the third quarter. The Royal Blue wrapped up the win by besting the hosts, 6-2, in the final quarter to head north with a 24-7 win in tow.

St. Joe's outshot Mitchell 48-27, held a 20-13 edge in ground balls and won 23 of 29 face-offs in the win.

Tokunbo Amosun '11 (Gardiner, ME), Kody Peckham '11 (West Gardiner, ME) and Benson Pasquarello '12 (Kennebunk, ME) all notched hat tricks in the win, while Elliot LaMarre '11 (Raymond, ME) and Blake Edwards '11 (Glide, OR) each tallied a pair of scores for Saint Joseph's. Ryan Prescott '09 (Pittsfield, NH) and Luke LaFreniere '10 (Alton, NH) both added goals and goalkeepers Marco Stefano '12 (Steep Falls, ME) and Nick Hannon '09 (Windham, ME) combined to make six saves in net.

For Mitchell College, Adam Grillo '12 (Waterford, CT) tallied two goals and Ian Gosselin '10 (Uncasville, CT) dished out two assists. Goalkeeper Gregory Jameson '12 (Newington, CT) made 11 saves.

In their next game, St. Joe's will take on conference opponent Maine Maritime Academy on Saturday, March 28th at 1:00 PM in Castine, ME.