ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany men's lacrosse team is wrapping up their regular season travel with a trip to Vermont this Saturday. Game time is set for 12:00 p.m. with coverage on ESPN+.
Game Info
April 12, 2025
UAlbany at Vermont
Virtue Field in Burlington, Vt.
12:00 p.m.
ESPN+ |
Live Stats
Leading the Pack
- Ryan Doherty remains one of the America East's most dangerous finishers, leading the Great Danes with 29 goals through 12 games. Averaging 2.42 goals per contest, the sophomore has also added nine assists to bring his point total to 38, continuing to rank among the conference's top offensive performers.
- Silas Richmond continues to fuel UAlbany's attack, pacing the conference in total points. The senior leads the team with 52 points on 25 goals and 27 assists, averaging an impressive 4.33 points per game. He posted another standout showing in UAlbany's win over UMass Lowell, finishing with three goals and three assists.
- Koleton Marquis has found the back of the net 16 times this season, ranking third on the team in goals. He's joined by consistent contributors Jackson Palumb (14 goals), Daniel Kesselring (11), and Amos Whitcomb (10), giving UAlbany a balanced scoring corps.
- Defensively, Max Neeson continues to shine. The junior leads the team with 16 caused turnovers and ranks second with 31 ground balls. He's also added three goals this season, proving to be a key threat in transition.
- Cade Galko has been a reliable presence between the lines, leading UAlbany with 35 ground balls. He's added offensive production as well, notching a goal earlier this season against nationally ranked Virginia.
- Jacob Smith has stepped up in a major way this year. The sophomore two-way player has recorded three goals, picked up 33 ground balls, and caused 15 turnovers, showcasing his versatility and impact all over the field.
- Between the pipes, Brady Smith has been the Danes' go-to goalie. Through 10 starts, he's made 100 saves while posting an 11.51 goals-against average and a .490 save percentage.
- The faceoff unit continues to be a group effort, with several players contributing at the X:
Last Time Out
The Great Danes pulled off a gritty comeback win on the road, erasing a 5-0 deficit to take down first-place Binghamton, 11-9, last Saturday.
- Alex Pfeiffer paced the offense with a hat trick, scoring three goals to lead all scorers.
- Silas Richmond totaled four points with three assists and a goal, while also collecting three ground balls and forcing a turnover.
- Ryan Doherty added two goals and an assist, and Koleton Marquis scored twice, including a late empty-netter to help seal the win.
- Amos Whitcomb, Jackson Palumb, and Parker Emmett each chipped in a goal during the rally.
- Jacob Smith contributed four ground balls and a caused turnover on defense.
- Rocco Mareno went 11-21 at the faceoff X and led the team with six ground balls.
- Brady Smith made 10 key saves in goal, anchoring a defense that allowed just four goals after the first quarter.
Around the America East
With no midweek action, there are three conference matchups, and a Bryant non-conference game, slated for this Saturday, April 12
th.
- Binghamton at UMBC (12:00 p.m.)
- UAlbany at Vermont (12:00 p.m.)
- Bryant at Bucknell (1:00 p.m.)
- NJIT at UMass Lowell (3:00 p.m.)
History with Vermont
The UAlbany men's lacrosse team has developed a competitive rivalry with the University of Vermont since their first encounter in 2000. Over 31 matchups, the Great Danes have achieved 20 victories against the Catamounts, resulting in a winning percentage of 64.5%. UAlbany has demonstrated strength at home, holding a 12-2 record in Albany, while their away record stands at 8-6.
In recent years, the rivalry has intensified. On May 4, 2024, UAlbany edged out Vermont with a 12-11 victory at Casey Stadium, clinching their first America East championship since 2018.
The win marked UAlbany's third consecutive triumph over the Catamounts, following a 13-11 home victory on March 23, 2024, and a 10-4 away win on May 4, 2023, which snapped an eight-game losing streak against Vermont.
The longest winning streak in this series belongs to UAlbany, with eight consecutive victories from April 14, 2012, to May 5, 2018. Conversely, Vermont's most notable success came with an eight-game winning streak from April 6, 2019, to March 25, 2023.
Scouting the Catamounts
- Vermont heads into this weekend's matchup with a 4-5 overall record and 2-1 in America East play. The Catamounts have earned wins against Manhattan, Utah, Bryant, and NJIT.
- Offensively, Vermont is averaging 10.11 goals per game while giving up 10.44. The team is converting shots at a .288 rate and clears successfully at an .841 clip. They've been dominant at the faceoff X, boasting a 66.8% win rate.
- A balanced offensive attack features six players with double-digit point totals:
- Cullen Decker – 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists)
- Luke Reiter – 21 points (8 goals, 13 assists)
- Matthew Drimmie – 17 points (11 goals, 6 assists)
- Zach Davis – 12 points (5 goals, 7 assists)
- Max Frattaroli – 11 points (10 goals, 1 assist in just 3 appearances)
- Tristan Whitaker – 10 goals on the season
- Faceoff specialist Henry Dodge has been a key difference-maker, winning 111 of 161 draws (69%).
- Between the pipes, Ryan Daly anchors the defense with a 10.21 goals-against average and a .551 save percentage across nine starts.
- The Catamounts have also excelled in the hustle stats, racking up 295 ground balls and forcing 72 turnovers this season.
Next: The Great Danes return to Tom & Mary Casey Stadium for a night under the lights against Yale on April 19 at 7 p.m. Stay up to date with UAlbany men's lacrosse by following the team on X (
@UAlbanyMLax) and Instagram (
@ualbanymlax) for all of the latest news and highlights throughout the year.
