U.S. Men's Lacrosse Beats England 21-3

PERTH, Australia (July 10) —-Twelve different players scored goals for the United States in a 21- 3 victory over England in the International Lacrosse Federation World Championship at the UWA Sports Park. The U.S. finishes pool play with a 4-0 record in the Blue Division and advances to the semifinals where it will play the winner of a play-in game between Japan and the Iroquois Nationals. The semifinals will be played on July 12.

The U.S. scored six goals in the first 10 minutes of the game and cruised to the victory over England. Michael Powell (Syracuse '04) had a team-high seven points on two goals and five assists for the U.S. and Darren Lowe (Brown '92) added three goals and three assists. The U.S. also got three goals each from Bobby Benson (Johns Hopkins '03) and Doug Shanahan (Hofstra '01). U.S. goalies Chris LaMonica (Hartford '97) and Trevor Tierney (Princeton '01) each made four saves in the victory.

England got single tallies from Tom Caplin, Dave Carman and Paul Flowers.

Japan defeated Wales 21-8 today to win the Red Division with a perfect 5-0 record. The Iroquois Nationals went 1-3, including a 22-6 loss to the United States, to finish in fourth place in the Blue Division. They will play Japan on July 11. The Blue Division is comprised of the top five finishers from the previous ILF World Championship.

The second semifinal on July 12 will pit Canada against host Australia in a rematch of a game that Canada won 14-12 today.

Goals
United States (21) — Bobby Benson 3, Darren Lowe 3, Doug Shanahan 3, Ryan Boyle 2, Kevin Lowe 2, Michael Powell 2, Scott Bross, Josh Coffman, Scott Doyle, Steve Dusseau, Ryan McClay, Matt Striebel. England (3) — Tom Caplin, Dave Carman, Paul Flowers.

Assists
United States (17) — Michael Powell 5, Darren Lowe 3, Kevin Cassese 2, Bobby Benson, Ryan Boyle, Josh Coffman, Steve Dusseau, Mike Law, Kevin Lowe, Matt Striebel. England not available.

Saves
United States (8) — Chris LaMonica 4 (1 GA), Trevor Tierney 4 (2 GA). England not available.

Complete Scores From Day 5

Blue Division
United States 21, England 3
Canada 14, Australia 12
Iroquois Nationals bye

Red Division
Japan 21, Wales 8
Germany 15, Scotland 9
Sweden 7, Czech Republic 5

Green Division (Developing lacrosse nations, not eligible for championship)
Hong Kong 9, New Zealand 5
Ireland 16, Korea 3

2002 US Men's Team
Schedule

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

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

7/9 - U.S.14, Canada 9

7/10 - U.S. 21, England 3

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