DANVILLE, Ky. – Centre men's lacrosse took a quick lead and never looked back Thursday evening, cruising past visiting Hanover by a 12-2 margin in Farris Stadium under frigid conditions.
 
The Colonels move to 1-1 overall on the young season, sending the Panthers to a similar 1-1 record while improving to 10-0 all-time against Hanover.
 
Centre's defense caused fits for the Panthers, who wouldn't score until late in the third quarter. Hanover ultimately finished with more turnovers (26) than shots (23).
 
HIGHLIGHTS
- It didn't take long for the Colonels to take command, as John Morrison and Padraic Dermody each hit the back of the net within the first five minutes.
- After another Morrison goal, Caleb Anderson and Will Hubbs each netted impressive unassisted scores to make it 5-0 after the first period.
- Centre scored another five in the second, eventually taking a sizeable 10-0 advantage into the halftime break.
- Morrison and Hubbs each recorded hat tricks in the opening half, while Chase Poplin converted on Centre's lone man-up opportunity. Jack Shannon also scored his second goal of the season.
- Plenty of Colonels got to see the field as the second half wore on, and Poplin and Duncan McDonald each found the back of the net in the third.
- Hanover finally broke the shutout with under four minutes to play in the third quarter.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Connor Jongewaard and Wills McCutcheon split time in goal for the Colonels. McCutcheon recorded six saves throughout the second half.
- Will Morrison gathered five ground balls to lead the team, which led Hanover 29-28 in total GBs.
- Centre finished with 17 caused turnovers, as five individuals had multiple CTOs.
- The Colonels successfully cleared 15 of 18 attempts, while the Panthers were just 16 of 27.
- Hanover had a slight 9-8 edge in faceoffs won.
 
UP NEXT
Centre remains at home this Sunday, Feb. 23, hosting Huntingdon at 11 a.m.