GWYNEDD VALLEY, Pa. -- Marymount men's lacrosse made a statement to end the regular season, taking down the Griffins of Gwynedd Mercy on the road in Atlantic East action with hosting rights on the line.

With the 17-5 win, the Saints have secured an Atlantic East Semifinal hosting opportunity this Saturday at Long Bridge Park.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Bryan Maguire opened the evening with three-straight goals, two assisted by Gavin Taylorson, to give Marymount the early advantage.
• After a pair from Ian Fructuoso, the Saints allowed their first goal of the evening, but Maguire answered with one more to hold a 6-1 lead after the first period.
• Marymount outscored Gwynedd Mercy 5-1 in the second quarter, highlighted by a pair of goals from Taylorson, to take a commanding 11-2 lead into the second half.
• Robert Kirkland IV and Santino Rossitto went back-to-back to open up the second half and keep Marymount in the driver's seat. 
• Down the stretch, it was all Saints as they held onto their big lead and took the win with ease.
• Maguire led the Saints with eight points on five goals and three assists, adding a caused turnover and a ground ball.
• Taylorson notched six points on two goals and four assists.
• Fructuoso ended the day with five points on three goals and two assists.
• Rossitto had a goal and two assists.
• Evan Mata notched two goals and an assist for three points.
• Drew Bedard had a pair of goals and an assist.
• Kai Goo added a goal for the Saints.
• Cameron Glass went 10-11 in the circle with nine ground balls picked up.
• Spencer Carfang caused a pair of turnovers.
• James Doss had two caused turnovers and a ground ball.
• Howard Otto picked up three ground balls.
• Matthew Davis earned the win in the goal with nine total saves.

UP NEXT

• The Saints will host the Atlantic East Semifinals this Saturday at Long Bridge Park.
• Stay tuned at MarymountSaints.com for all details regarding the upcoming tournament.