Leathem, Gannon Propel Cougars Past Vassar, 16-5

Union, N.J. (3/5/08) - Sophomore attack Scott Leathem (Fair Lawn, N.J.) recorded a career-high seven assists to go along with a goal to push the Kean University men's lacrosse team past Vassar College, 16-5, Wednesday evening at Kean Alumni Stadium.

Junior C.J. Gannon (Morris Plains, N.J.) added four goals in the win for the Cougars (2-2), while sophomore Cody Scandore (North Andover, Mass.) had a team-high two goals for the Brewers (0-2) in the loss.

Both teams played an even first period with KU edging Vassar 3-2 in goals. After just one goal in the second period by Kean's Dennis Lukascko (Lincoln Park, N.J.) (pictured right), the Cougars went into halftime with a 4-2 lead.

Kean then broke the game wide open netting five uncontested goals in the third period for comfortable 9-2 lead.

Offensively the Cougars held a 33-20 edge in shots while converting on 3-of-4 extra-man opportunites.

Lukascko finished the night with three goals and an assist while junior Eric Gillar (Milltown, N.J.) added two goals and an assist.

In goal, senior Dave Nichols (Florham Park, N.J.) tallied 11 saves as he picked up his second win of the season.

The Cougars will return to action on Saturday, March 8^th at 1 p.m. as they take on Centenary College.