DUDLEY, Mass. – Sophomore Ryan Warner picked up his first collegiate hat trick in Nichols College's 18-9 loss to Western New England University Wednesday afternoon in non-conference men's lacrosse action at Vendetti Field.

Warner added an assist and led all Bison student-athletes with eight shots. Senior Brendan Coates also scores three goals for the second time in the last three games for NC while junior Hunter Ferreira and freshman Colby Gillis each tallied a goal and two assists.

Ferreira and junior Connor Santoni – who also scored – each scooped up four ground balls. Senior Griffin Jasin recorded four saves in the first half before senior Matt Mongeau took over the crease at the start of the second. He recorded seven saves.