Fast Start Boosts Spiders Past Hobart Saturday

Saturday, April 5

Geneva, N.Y.

Noon

University of Richmond

8-3, 2-0A10

Hobart

3-8, 0-2A10

Richmond

Hobart

04/05/2025 | Men's Lacrosse

Box Score

Geneva, N.Y. – The University of Richmond men's lacrosse team came out fast and used a 5-0 run in the first quarter to pass Hobart on the road Saturday, 15-7. With the win, Richmond moves to 8-3 (2-0 A-10) on the season and goalie Zach Vigue earned the 36^th victory of his career to become the winningest goalie in program history, surpassing Richmond's original standout goalie and All-American Benny Pugh (2014-17).

Vigue tallied eight saves in the contest. Now with 551 saves to his name, Vigue moves closer to the program record of 568, also held by Pugh.

Aidan O'Neil (2 assists) and Lucas Littlejohn (1 assist) each tallied five goals to power the Richmond offense. Littlejohn was lights out, scoring five times on six shots, while also scooping six ground balls to lead the team—a feat rare for an attackman. Vigue, Anthony DiCenso and Tommy Stull each picked up four ground balls as well. Richmond was prolific on ground balls, outgaining the Statesmen 37-23, holding a 23-7 advantage through the first half.

"Our great start gave us the advantage throughout, and that was the game," said head coach Dan Chemotti. "We showed great leadership and great effort throughout."

Leo Caine followed in scoring with two goals, and Joe Sheridan (assist), Gavin Creo (assist), and Henry Alpaugh netted a goal each. Max Merklinger chipped in three assists, Jack Ricciardi had two, and Charlie Packard had one.
Richmond dominated possession from start to finish, thanks to DiCenso's going a career-best 11-of-20 at the faceoff dot.

"Our faceoff and wing guys were awesome," Chemotti added. "Hobart was legit at the dot and [our wing and faceoff players] made all the difference."

Richmond was great through the midfield, going 18-of-19 on clears, while the Statesmen struggled to clear the ball, going just 12-of-19. The Statesmen turned the ball over 21 times to Richmond's 13, and the Spiders caused 12 of their turnovers, led by Mitchell Dunham, Jack Pilling, and Stull with two each.

"To be able to show up the way our guys did and make the plays we did was great. There's a lot we can learn from this and a lot we can take away from today as we continue to progress through the conference season," said Chemotti.

Richmond looks to continue its conference win streak when it hosts rival High Point next Saturday, April 12 at Robins Stadium at 4:00 p.m.