U.S. Men's Lacrosse Downs Host Australia 22-7

PERTH, Australia (July 7) —- Kevin Lowe (Princeton '94) had four goals and Michael Powell (Syracuse '04) added three goals and four assists to lead the United States past+ host Australia 22-7 during the second day of play of the International Lacrosse Federation World Championship. The U.S., which defeated the Iroquois Nationals 21-6 on Saturday, is now 2-0 in pool play of the tournament.

The U.S. jumped out to a 7-1 lead after the first quarter and outshot Australia 51-27 in the contest. Darren Lowe (Brown '92), the only member of the U.S.'s winning team from 1998 on this year's squad, added three goals and three assists and Steve Dusseau (Georgetown '02) had three goals. U.S. goalies Chris LaMonica (Hartford '97) and Trevor Tierney (Princeton '01) combined to make 11 saves. Australia was led by Darren Nicholas with four goals.

A record 15 nations are competing in this year's ILF championship. The last time the championship was held in Perth was in 1990 when only five nations competed. The first ILF championship was held in 1967 and since 1974 the event has been held every four years. The U.S. has won all but one ILF World Championship, losing to Canada in 1978. The U.S. defeated Canada 15-14 in overtime in Baltimore to win the 1998 title.

The U.S. plays against Canada on Tuesday, July 9.

Goals
United States (22) - Kevin Lowe 4, Michael Powell 3, Darren Lowe 3, Steve Dusseau 3, Ryan Boyle 2, Scott Doyle 2, Bobby Benson, Kevin Cassese, Josh Coffman, Doug Shanahan, Matt Striebel. Australia (7) - Darren Nicholas 4, David Whiteman 2, Gordon Purdie.

Assists
United States (14) - Michael Powell 4, Ryan Boyle 3, Darren Lowe 3, Josh Coffman 2, Kevin Lowe, Doug Shanahan. Australia unavailable

Saves
United States (11) - Chris LaMonica 6 (3 GA), Trevor Tierney 5 (4 GA). Australia unavailable.

Day 2 Scores:

Blue Division
United States 22, Australia 7
England vs. Iroquois Nationals, unavailable
Canada bye

Red Division
Japan 11, Germany 5
Sweden 10, Wales 8
Czech Republic vs. Scotland, unavailable

Green Division (Developing lacrosse nations - not eligible for championship)
Ireland 14, Korea 5
New Zealand 9, Hong Kong 8

2002 US Men's Team
Schedule

7/6 - U.S. 22, Iroquois 6

7/7 - U.S. 22, Australia 7

7/9 - U.S. vs. Canada, 7 p.m.

7/10 - U.S. vs. England, 4 p.m.

7/12 - Semifinals

7/14 - Championship game

Related Links

• 2002 U.S. Men's Team

• 2002 ILF World Championship

• Coach Emmer's Diary

• U.S. Team Stats