BALTIMORE, MD–UMBC topped visiting NJIT, 16-11, in America East Conference men's lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon at UMBC Stadium.

Despite a strong third quarter where NJIT netted six goals, the Highlanders could not overcome UMBC's early lead. NJIT successfully converted three extra-man goals.

Freshman Blake Piscitiello led the offensive charge with three goals and four assists, showcasing his ability to contribute across the board. JC Echezuria added to the scoring with a goal and two assists. Carson Piscitiello found the back of the net once, converting one of his two shots on goal into an extra-man goal. In goal, Cameron Kurdyla made 17 saves, providing crucial stops to keep the game within reach.

The first quarter began with UMBC taking a 4-1 lead at the 7:33 mark.  NJIT's Dylan Sebastian scored a goal at 9:41 for the lone goal in the opening minutes.  Callum Zarsky capitalized on a man-up opportunity, scoring with 1:46 left in the quarter, assisted by Blake Piscitiello. UMBC maintained control, finding the back of the net twice, closing the quarter with a 5-2 lead.

UMBC outscored NJIT 5-1 to extend its lead and took a 10-3 lead at halftime.

NJIT mounted a strong offensive effort in the third quarter, narrowing the gap on UMBC. Echezuria initiated the scoring for NJIT at 13:18, followed by a man-up goal from Wyatt Viste, assisted by Blake Piscitiello, at 11:46. Piscitiello added another goal at 9:08, further tightening the score, 10-6. Benjamin Roberts contributed with a goal at 6:20, and Ryan Sininsky found the net at 1:37, assisted by Echezuria. Despite NJIT's six-goal surge, UMBC responded with a pair of goals, maintaining their lead at 14-9 by the quarter's end.

NJIT capitalized on an extra-man opportunity with a goal by Carson Piscitiello, assisted by Blake Piscitiello at 7:52. UMBC scored a goal at the two-minute mark for a 16-10 advantage but  NJIT's Frankie Semiraglio scored with 15 seconds left, assisted by Blake Piscitiello.

UMBC went on to secure the home victory, 16-11.

Next Up
NJIT will host UAlbany in the final regular season game of the season at Lubetkin Field at Mal Simon Stadium.  The matchup is set for Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m on ESPN+.

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