Box Score

Freshman Darian Meador scored two shorthanded goals in a nine-second span as the Albright College men's lacrosse team defeated Alvernia 11-1 and clinched a Commonwealth Conference playoff spot in its first-ever varsity season.

Meador finished with six ground balls and won 7-of-10 faceoffs to go with his two goals. Ryan Turner had a game-high four points (three goals, assist) and T.J. Holston scored twice.

Tyler Ott was also effective on faceoffs, winning 4-of-5 draws. Kyle McCabe picked up eight ground balls, as did defenseman Mike Donohoe (while causing five turnovers).

With Albright playing a man down, Meador countered and scored with three seconds left in the first quarter. He then won the second quarter's opening draw and took it right down for another strike, giving him two shorthanded goals in just nine seconds.

Turner hit the post on the Lions' first possession, before finding Foote at the doorstep four minutes in for a 1-0 Albright lead. Philip Potter came from behind the goal to make it 2-0, Mike Southwick carried one in from midfield, and Meador tacked on late for a 4-0 lead after one period of play.

Two minutes into the second quarter, Foote picked up a ground ball and hit Turner with a great pass for a 6-0 Albright advantage.

Holston weaved through several defenders in the third quarter to make it 7-1, and Bryan Smith's high-velocity rip soon pushed things to 9-1.

Alvernia senior goalie Kevin Shupp was outstanding, allowing 11 goals but making 20 saves in the effort.

Albright (14-2, 4-1) will host Messiah on Saturday in its regular season finale, looking to clinch home field advantage throughout the Commonwealth/MAC playoffs with a win.