BEVERLY, Mass. — Top-seeded Endicott (15-1) and second-seeded Western New England (11-6) will clash for the 11th consecutive time in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Championship game at Hempstead Stadium this Saturday at 1 PM. Here's a preview of the storied championship rivalry.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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The Golden Bears hold an 18-14 advantage over the Gulls in the all-time series.
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Endicott defeated Western New England, 15-12, in the regular season on 3/27/24 in Springfield, Mass.
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Endicott's national ranks include 2nd in ground balls per game with 47.25, 7th in scoring offense with 17.38 goals per game, and 6th in face-off winning percentage at 68%. Thomas Barker (Needham, Mass.) is second at the Division III level in ground balls per game with 13.25.
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On offense, Western New England is led by Dylan Hanley who ranks #1 in the CCC and #4 nationally in assists per game with 3.5.
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The Gulls are 7-1 at The Nest, while the Golden Bears are 4-4 on the road this season.
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Western New England holds a 7-3 advantage over Endicott in their last 10 championship meetings, and an 9-4 record versus the Gulls overall in the league title game.
WHAT'S NEXT
The winner of Saturday's championship contest will earn the CCC's automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Tournament.
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(Photo Credit - David Le '10)
