Billings Ties Record in Virginia Win
from press release
STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Attackman Garrett
Billings tied a school record with eight goals to lead Virginia to
a 20-10 win over Stony Brook before 2861 fans at LaValle Stadium
for the Cavaliers’ third win to start the season.
Billings tied the record set by Butch McCleary vs. Navy in 1958 and
Doug Knight against Syracuse in 1996. Billings added three assists
for a career-high 11 points, tied for third in school history.
Billings also became the 11th player in school history to score 100
career goals; he now has 101.
The senior from Western Canada got the Cavaliers off to a quick
start with two goals in the opening five minutes as Virginia built
a 5-0 lead late in the opening quarter. Freshman Kyle Belton scored
with 2.9 seconds left in the quarter for the Seawolves’ first
goal.
Billings notched three consecutive goals in the second quarter as
the Cavaliers scored the first five goals of the quarter to build a
10-1 advantage. Rhamel Bratton, who also set a career high with
three goals, and Steve Giannone followed Billings’
triple.
Midfielder Brian Carroll scored two of his three goals to open the
second half as Virginia’s lead grew to 12-3 at the 12:29 mark
of the third quarter.
The teams traded goals for most of the remainder of the contest
before the Cavaliers closed with a 4-1 run to double up the
Seawolves.
The Cavalier attack of Billings, Danny Glading and freshman Steele
Stanwick was particularly effective, combining for 10 goals and 11
assists. Stanwick, playing in just the third game of his career,
finished with two goals and four assists.
Virginia’s close defense of Matt Kelly, Ryan Nizolek and Ken
Clausen provided a formidable wall for goalie Adam Ghitelman, who
made 10 saves in his first game near his home on Long Island.
Kelly, in particular, did a good job of shutting down Stony
Brook’s leading scorer Jordan McBride, allowing only one
fourth-quarter goal.
Sophomore midfielder Chris Clements and freshman attackman Matt
Kugler scored the first goals of their careers as head coach Dom
Starsia used 37 players.
Virginia returns home to Klöckner Stadium Tuesday against
Mount St. Mary’s. The game is scheduled to faceoff at 7
pm.
Virginia 5-5-6-4—20 record: 3-0
Stony Brook 1-2-4-3—10 record: 0-1
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Scoring (G-A)— V: Garrett Billings 8-3, Rhamel Bratton 3-0,
Brian Carroll 3-0, Steele Stanwick 2-4, Steve Giannone 1-2, Shamel
Bratton 1-0, Chris Clements 1-0, Matt Kugler 1-0, Danny Glading
0-4, Nick Elsmo 0-1, Gavin Gill 0-1, Mike Thompson 0-1. SB: Robbie
Campbell 2-2, Kyle Belton 2-0, Timmy Trenkle 2-0, Tom Compitello
1-1, Jordan McBride 1-0, Chris Scott 1-0, Timmy Trenkle 1-0, Jack
Hewitt 0-1.
Goalie Summary—V: Adam Ghitelman 52:18 mins., 10 saves, 9
goals allowed; Mark Wade 6:34, 2 svs., 1 GA; Rob Eimer 1:08, 0
svs., 0 GA. SB: Charlie Paar 59:45 mins., 15 saves, 19 goals
allowed; Rob Camposa 0:15, 0 svs., 1 goal allowed.
Shots: V—62, SB—26
Ground Balls: V—53, SB—27
Clearing: V—18x24, SB—18x26
Faceoffs: V—18, SB—13
Penalties: V—3-2:00, SB—3-3:00
EMO: V—1x2, SB—0x3
