WORCESTER, Mass. — The Holy Cross men's lacrosse team fell to Dartmouth College, 17-6, on Saturday afternoon at Kuzniewski Field.

Senior attacker Dean DiNanno led the way for the Crusaders (0-4, 0-0 PL) with four assists, while senior Thomas McIntire added three goals. Junior netminder Dawson Friers recorded 16 first-half saves, while freshman Liam Ray recorded eight in the second half.

Dartmouth (2-0, 0-0 Ivy League) was led by Collin McGill, who recorded six points (3-2-1), while Quinn Moore added five goals. Netminder Sam Cooper made 4 saves in the win.

The Big Green carried a 12-0 lead into the halftime break. As the snow began to pick up at the start of the third, the Crusaders outscored Dartmouth 6-5 in the second half. McIntire broke the ice for the Crusaders on a strike assisted by DiNanno. DiNanno other three assists came on goals by seniors Connor Boyle, Cameron Magalotti, and a second goal by McIntire. In the closing 40 seconds, McIntire and freshman Tyler Marmo picked up up-goals.

Holy Cross will stay at home next Saturday, March 4, when they host Army for their Patriot League opener at 3 p.m. The contest will also constitute as senior day.

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