Moon Township, Pa. – To celebrate the love of the game, and foster its growth at the youth level, the Robert Morris University men's lacrosse team hosts Youth Day on Saturday, April 8 at 1 p.m. in Joe Walton Stadium, when the Colonials face off with the Wagner Seahawks.
 
Entering the Northeast Conference matchup on a three-game winning streak, the Colonials (7-3, 3-0 NEC) look to protect their perfect record in league action. The Seahawks (5-6, 0-2 NEC) fell short to Bryant last weekend in an 8-1 loss, and hope to rebound with their first NEC victory of the season.
 
 

ROBERT MORRIS VS. WAGNER
SATURDAY, APRIL 8		Faceoff	Live Stream	Live Stats
ROBERT MORRIS | WAGNER		1:00 p.m.	NEC Front Row	Sidearm

 
 
PROMOTIONS
First 150 fans receive a collapsible laundry hamper, courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods
Longest throw competition for youth (K-8) lacrosse players in attendance; prizes include Under Armour Lacrosse Stick Head and Robert Morris Colonials practice jerseys
Post-game autograph session on the field

 
Robert Morris versus Wagner
Wagner (5-6, 0-2 NEC)
Robert Morris is 10-1 all time against Wagner. The Colonials have scored 15 or more goals against the Seahawks in seven of 11 total meetings between the two programs, including last season's 18-12 road victory.
 
Scouting Wagner
The Seahawks were limited to one goal against Bryant in Wagner's conference home opener last weekend, as the Seahawks fell to the Bulldogs, 8-1. Junior midfielder JP Pawela made it a one-goal game for the Seahawks, as Wagner trailed Bryant, 2-1, but the Seahawks would not score the rest of the way. Junior goalkeeper Matt Sefcik made 15 saves in the cage. Junior Andrew Park and graduate student Daniel Valencia paced Wagner with two forced turnovers each. Park leads the squad with 25 caused turnovers on the season. Valencia and Pawela each collected a team-leading three ground balls.
 
The Numbers Game
During Robert Morris' current three-game winning streak, the Colonials boasted double-digit goal-scoring in all three outings, and limited their opponent to single-digit scoring in two out of the three wins.
 
Among the Ranks
The Colonials rank second in the nation in saves per game (13.50), sixth in caused turnovers per game (9.00),  and rank among the top 20 in man-up offense (14^th; .450), winning percentage (16^th; .700), clearing percentage (20^th; .892), and points per game (20^th; 17.90).
 
Leading the Way
Robert Morris leads the Northeast Conference in points per game (17.90), assists per game (6.60), saves per game (13.50), and shot percentage (.301).
 
Consistency in the Cage
Sophomore goalkeeper Alex Heger was named NEC Defensive Player of the Week for his career-high 20 saves in RMU's 13-7 win at Saint Joseph's. Heger ranks 2nd in the nation in saves per game (13.20), and 7^th in save percentage (.587). He paces the NEC in both categories.
 
Freshman Phenom
Freshman Ryan Smith ranks second in the nation in shot percentage (.531). Smith has posted a point in seven of nine games played, including the last three outings. He ranks second on the team in goals (17) and fifth in points (18).
 
Mr. Reliable
Junior attack Adrian Torok-Orban is one of 27 players nationally who are currently riding a 20-plus game point streak (24 games: 50G, 15A, 65P) dating back to April 25, 2015.
 
National Radar
Four weeks ago, Robert Morris was receiving votes in the USILA/Nike Division I Coaches Poll for the first time since 2012.
 
Schedule Notes
For the first time since 2012, the Colonials will play a game under the lights of Joe Walton Stadium, when they host Canisius on Tues., April 18 at 7 p.m. in a non-conference, evening clash.
 
Colonials in the Pros
There are currently eleven former Colonials from the Robert Morris men's lacrosse program competing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL).
 
 
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