Moon Township, Pa. – The Northeast Conference portion of the 2016 schedule kicks off for the Robert Morris University men's lacrosse team on Saturday, March 19, when the Colonials host the Sacred Heart Pioneers at 1 p.m. at Joe Walton Stadium.
 
RMU (2-5) enters the NEC slate coming off a split week during which the team topped Mercer in overtime and dropped a 13-5 decision in a first-time meeting with Marquette. Sacred Heart (2-5) has dropped its four previous games entering Saturday's conference opener. The Pioneers are coming off a tough 9-8 overtime defeat at Vermont.
 

ROBERT MORRIS VS. SACRED HEART
SATURDAY, MARCH 19		Faceoff	Live Stream	Live Stats
ROBERT MORRIS | SACRED HEART		1 p.m.	NEC Front Row	Sidearm

 
 
Robert Morris versus Sacred Heart
The Colonials are 4-7 all-time against the Pioneers. SHU has won the last three meetings between the two programs, all of which were decided by two goals or less.
 
Looking for a Strong Start
Robert Morris is 2-0 when leading after the first half.
 
Leading the Way
Senior attack Luke Laszkiewicz leads the NEC in goals (20) and goals per game (2.86) and paces the Colonials in points (26). He is tied for twelfth in the country in goals per game.
 
Hot Streaks
Senior attack Luke Laszkiewicz has posted a point in six of RMU's last seven outings. Sophomore attack Adrian Torok-Orban and senior midfield James Rahe have posted points in their last six straight games.
 
Lucky Number Three
Sophomore attack Adrian Torok-Orban has recorded a hat trick in three of his last four games.
 
 
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