Nichols 15, Becker 7
Dudley, Mass. – Vendetti Field
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
 
All-Time Series & Streaks
Tonight's contest marked the seventh all-time meeting between Nichols College and Becker College. The Bison have won all seven games, averaging 15 goals a game.
 
Quick Synopsis
Senior Anthony Verville (Portland, Maine), sophomore MacKenzie Martin (Merrimack, N.H.), and freshman Brayden Carroll (Shrewsbury, Mass.) each scored three goals in Nichols College's 15-7 win over Becker College Wednesday night in non-conference action at Vendetti Field.
 
Junior Tyler Sikich (Hermosa Beach, Calif.) chipped in with five points (2-3-5) as the Bison outshot the Hawks 61-33. Sophomore Matt Feigenblat (Shelton, Conn.) also potted two goals and was one of 10 Nichols student-athletes to record at least one point.
 
Sophomore Avyay Chaganty (Bridgewater, N.J.) netted three goals for Becker while junior Blake Boutiette (Burrillville, R.I.) notched three points (1-2-3).
 
Inside the Game
-The Bison held a 7-4 lead entering the fourth before scoring eight times over the final 15 minutes to put the game away.
-Verville's man-up goal to close the first half was the first of six-straight for the Bison, which helped then turn a 4-4 tie into a 10-4 lead in the fourth.
 
On the Bison
-Senior Jesse Vieira (Fall River, Mass.) collected his first collegiate point – an assist – with 5:25 to go in the fourth quarter on the first collegiate goal from junior Christian Roca (Franklin Lakes, N.J.).
-Junior Kevin D'Angelo (Pelham, N.H.) won 23-of-26 face-offs (88.5 pct.).
-Sophomore James Keane (Franklin, Mass.) made nine saves to earn his first win of the season.
-Sikich racked up a game-high 12 ground balls.
 
About the Opponent
-Senior Ryan Kearney (Katonah, N.Y.) led all Becker student-athletes with nine ground balls. He also caused a pair of turnovers.
-Junior Matthew Genkos (Worcester, Mass.) collected a pair of helpers.
 
Quotes
"The guys came out and worked hard. We had a tough one last night, but came out tonight ready to play a full four quarters. Becker gave us a heck of a run, but we were able to power through it and finish the game." – Nichols head coach Eric Gobiel

"I think Becker is a good team. We came out a little slow but picked it up. The defense kept us in there until the offense figured out how to get some goals on the board." – Nichols senior captain Darby Geno

On Tap
Nichols (4-8) – Saturday, April 16 @ Curry, 3:30 p.m.
Becker (3-11) – Saturday, April 16 vs Daniel Webster, 1:00 p.m.