LEICESTER – Becker College outshot their opponents 80-20 as they defeated Wheelock College, 20-5 in New England Collegiate Conference men's lacrosse action on Saturday morning at Alumni Field.  The win brings the Hawks to 5-11 (2-2 NECC), while the Wildcats drop to 5-8 (0-4 NECC).

Wheelock put themselves on the board early in the first quarter, only 1:12 into the game, with a goal from Connor Mahoney (Sandwich, Mass.).  The Wildcats kept their only lead of the game for the next three minutes, when the Hawks broke the silence on a goal from senior Alex Rossman (Newington, Conn.), assisted by Daniel Johnson (Plymouth, Mass.).  Becker led at the half, 10-3, with their ten goals coming from eight different members of the Hawks.

Becker remained consistent in the second half, scoring another six goals in the third, as they capitalized well on their opportunities, going 9-9 on clear attempts (25-28 for the game).  They continued their success in the fourth, winning 5-6 face-offs and picking up 11 ground balls.

Becker College's Blake Boutiette (Burrillville, R.I.) proved a force to be reckoned with today as he netted seven goals and five assists, in addition to picking up six ground balls.  Fellow Hawk, Blake Gordon, contributed four goals and an assist, while Avyay Chaganty (Bridgewater, N.J.) and Cruz Desrochers (Malden, Mass.) each scored three goals apiece.

Brendan Nardone (Weymouth, Mass.) netted a pair of goals to lead the Wildcats, while Josh Simmons (Braintree, Mass.) and Keenan Brown (Salem, Mass.) added a goal apiece in the loss.

Becker goalkeeper Jordan Mudd (Decatur, Ga.) earned the win with seven saves.  Wheelock goalie Noah Horning (Brookline, Mass.) suffered the loss with an impressive 18 saves.

Becker has earned the third seed in the upcoming NECC Tournament and will travel to Mitchell College on Wednesday, April 27, with a game time that has yet to be determined.