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Three goals from Jules Heningburg and 15 saves from Max Edelmann helped the Rutgers men's lacrosse team to a 12-10 victory over Army on Saturday. The win pushed the Scarlet Knights to 2-0 on the season.
.@RVisionRU: @RUMLax Defeats Army West Point, 12-10 https://t.co/LG83CKLmgp
— Rutgers Athletics (@RUAthletics) February 19, 2017
The offense was led by the attackmen as the trio of Heningburg, Kieran Mullins, and Connor Murphy combined for seven goals and one assist. Defensive midfielder Christian Scarpello also starred on the day, scoring two goals and adding an assist.
GOAL! Christian Scarpello with his second of the game. #RUMLax takes the lead 4-3 with 10:51 left in Q2. pic.twitter.com/1iK2LXV625
— Rutgers Men's LAX (@RUmlax) February 18, 2017
The 15 saves were a career high for Edelmann and the defense was able to continue its strong start to the season.
Career-high 15 saves today from Max Edelmann to backstop No. 18 #RUMLax in a 12-10 win over Army! pic.twitter.com/5fEeDE6DVo
— Rutgers Men's LAX (@RUmlax) February 18, 2017
Army was led by attackman Cole Johnson who finished with 5 goals on the day.
Rutgers returns to action this Saturday when they head to Connecticut for a date with Fairfield.