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HAMPTON, Va. – The Queens University of Charlotte men's lacrosse team (1-2) traveled to face Hampton University this afternoon, collecting a 15-8 win over the Pirates (0-1). The win is the first NCAA Division I win for the Royals and for head coach Chris Panos. Queens began its transition to DI as a member of the ASUN Conference on July 1, 2022.  
 
How it Happened
After trailing 2-0 early in the game, the Royals scored six straight goals to take control of today's game and never looked back. Queens eventually took a 9-3 lead into the halftime break.
 
In the third quarter, a three-goal push in the final five minutes of the period increased the Royals' lead to nine, 14-5. The Pirates tried to make a push in the fourth, but the Royals' lead was too much to overcome.
 
Key Stats & Notes

• Jack Royer finished matching his career-high in points with eight on three goals and five assists.
• Jacob Bowen recorded a hat trick for the first time in his collegiate career. He added two assists to total five points.
• Brendan Nace recorded his first collegiate hat trick for Queens.
• Bennett Smith recorded a career-high two goals while Adam Barry and Micah Stechmiller also scored two goals.
• Hayden Summers-Thompson led on the defensive end with six caused turnovers and six ground balls. Both were new career highs.
• Will Powley totaled two saves in goal to earn his first DI win in goal. He played 30 minutes.
• Paxtin Powell took the loss in goal for Hampton after totaling 11 saves.
• Ellison Burt-Murray led Hampton with five goals.
• Queens was outshot, 37-33, by Hampton, but the Royals put 30 shots on goal compared the Pirates' 15 shots on goal.
• Both teams won 14 face-offs, while Queens won the battle for ground balls, 49-47.

Coach's Quote
"It was a great day for Queens men's lacrosse," head coach Chris Panos stated. "So happy and proud of the players and coaches for their unwavering effort, commitment, and dedication to earn the first DI victory in program history.
 
I would like to thank Coach Chazz Woodson and Hampton University for the opportunity to compete and their hospitality as well. It was a fierce battle for 60 minutes and I have tremendous respect for their program and the culture they're building there."
 
Up Next
Queens will be back on the road next week traveling to face Wagner in a neutral site game at Goucher. The two teams will face off on Saturday, Feb. 25 at noon. Click here to see the full 2023 Queens men's lacrosse schedule.

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