While Dominican College may be named the Chargers, it was Pace’s lacrosse team that raced out to a win.

The Setters defeated the Chargers by a final score of 15-7 earlier in the week. Pace remains undefeated in lacrosse to date and has now won three games in a row.

The first quarter belonged exclusively to the Setters as they notched five goals while simultaneously shutting out the Chargers. The first goal came from freshman media and communications major Frank Buffalino with 10:42 to go in the first frame.

Pace continued their offensive roll in the first quarter with a four-goal barrage from upperclassmen. These four goals came from senior business management major Matt Mirabito, senior accounting major Thomas Earl, and junior business major Matt Gebhardt. It was Gebhardt who scored twice in the first.

Although Pace’s shutout was gone by the time the second quarter was over, Pace notched eight more goals to grab hold of a 13-1 lead.

While Gebhardt, Mirabito, and Earl all found the net again in the second quarter there were five other Setters who scored for the first time in Pace’s biggest offensive quarter.

Senior marketing major Vincent Rini, graduate education major Ryan Group, junior education major Andrew Fritsch, junior business management major Ryan Valdez, and junior criminal justice major William Scioscia all found the back of the net in the second quarter.

Pace also was able to secure the win thanks, in part, to unselfish play as a team. The Setters tallied nine assists on the game compared to just four from the Chargers. Gebhardt lead the way for the Setters with four dimes on the day.

While the Setters only found the goal twice more throughout the game, the offensive onslaught that occurred in the first two quarters was more than enough to secure the win.

Statistically speaking, Pace dominated in virtually every aspect of the game. The Setters out-shot Dominican 42-23. Pace also won 15 face-offs compared to just ten face-off wins for the Chargers.

Even though the Chargers saved 14 shots compared to just two from the Setters, that number stems from Pace’s dominance defensively. Junior finance major Marty Schnellenbach fielded nine ground balls by himself on the day. The Setters also fielded 46 grounders as a team compared to just 33 from the Chargers.

Pace also had a strong game in net from three different goalies. Freshman business major Connor Brophy spent the most time for Pace between the crease and picked up one save on three shot attempts. The Setters also got a save from senior goalie Zak Pirro.

With the win, the Setters now have a record of 3-0 and have yet to play a conference opponent. Pace will try to extend their winning streak on the road against Southern New Hampshire University on Mar. 23.