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Beau Kemler was an absolute WEAPON at the forefront of Villanova‘s upset Big East win over Denver.

The Leading Edge 2023 and sophomore defenseman by way of Rumson-Fair Haven seemingly grabbed every ground ball during the game. Kemler finished with 10 ground balls and also added three caused turnovers to help the Wildcats stun the Pioneers, 10-9.

’23 LSM Jake Melchionni (Delbarton) was also a vacuum off the ground for Villanova. Melchionni finished with six ground balls and a pair of takeaways for ‘Nova. ’24 Daniel Flaim (Summit) also connected for his first career goal in the win.

Yale 15, Brown 12

’23 Cole Cashion (Rumson-Fair Haven) bagged a hat trick to go with two ground balls to pace the Bulldogs. ’22 LSM Konrad Miklaszewski (Montclair) secured a pair of ground balls in the win.

Cornell 15, Penn 5

’20 CJ Kirst (Delbarton) continued his transcendent senior season with two goals, three assists, a pair of ground balls and a takeaway to help the Big Red stay red-hot.

Harvard 16, Boston University 7
Harvard 17, Binghamton 12

’24 goalie Graham Stevens (Pingry) backstopped the Crimson to a pair of wins. He stopped eight shots to go with three ground balls and a takeaway against the Terriers, then added 14 saves and a pair of ground balls against the Bearcats.

Vermont 19, NJIT 8

’22 Cullen Decker (Chatham) went off for a hat trick, two assists and a takeaway to spearhead the Catamounts’ rout.

Colgate 14, Navy 9

’21 Jack Turner (Ridge) popped off for four goals and a ground ball as the Raiders ran past Navy.

Utah 11, Bellarmine 9

’21 LSM Colby Plotts (Sparta) was a weapon for the Utes, grabbing four ground balls and causing a pair of turnovers.

Monmouth 24, Hampton 4

’21 Ethan Cronk (Ridgewood) was a perfect 8-for-8 at the faceoff stripe to go with two ground balls as the Hawks soared.

Lafayette 14, Bucknell 5

’24 defenseman John Finkeldie (Delbarton) paired a caused turnover with a ground ball to help the Leopards win their fourth straight.

Robert Morris 17, Mercyhurst 8

’21 SSDM Brendan Cina (Sparta) highlighted the Colonials’ rout with a goal and a takeaway.

Notre Dame 14, Duke 7

’22 Luke Engelke (Pingry) won eight faceoffs and collected ground balls on four of them for the Blue Devils. ’20 defenseman Cole Krauss (Delbarton) caused a turnover for Duke.

Maryland 13, Penn State 8

’20 Jack Aimone (Hunterdon Central) put forth a goal and an assist for the Nittany Lions. Penn State also got a ground ball and a takeaway from ’21 defenseman Kevin Parnham (Pingry).

Bryant 12, UMBC 7

’23 Ryan Demato (St. Augustine Prep) snapped home a goal and collected two ground balls for the Retrievers.

Siena 16, Merrimack 8

’24 Rob Tyra (Arthur L. Johnson) picked up a pair of ground balls for the Warriors.

Syracuse 12, Virginia 10

’21 defenseman Griffin Kology (Chatham) picked up a ground ball for the ‘Hoos.

Division III

Trinity 9, Vassar 4
Trinity 7, Bates 4

’23 Bo Page (Taft, Conn.) continued his strong sophomore year with a combined three goals, one assist and three ground balls.

Washington & Lee 18, Bridgewater 8
Washington & Lee 20, Hampden-Sydney 6

’22 James Haley (Westfield) racked up four goals, three assists and seven ground balls to help key a pair of Generals routs.

Gettysburg 10, Muhlenberg 9

’21 Jack Dunleavy (Seton Hall Prep) dished out two assists, scored a goal and picked up two ground balls in the Bullets’ win.

Christopher Newport 12, Williams 11
Williams 14, Connecticut College 5

’22 Will Doran (Princeton) continued his strong season with a combined three goals, five assists and four ground balls as the Ephs picked up a split. ’24 Jack Sartorius (Delbarton) buried his first career goal in the win over Conn College.

Middlebury 10, Springfield 6

’23 James Farinacci (Manasquan) secured a pair of ground balls in Middlebury’s win.