SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Junior Kerry Lyne scored a game-high four goals to lead the Union College men's lacrosse team to a 14-5 victory over Skidmore College in the Dutchmen's Liberty League opener on Saturday afternoon at Wachenheim Field.
 
Lyne led all players with four goals and five points for Union (5-1, 1-0 Liberty League), followed close behind by sophomore Hayden Frey with two goals and two assists for four points. Senior John Edmonds dished out a game-high three assists and sophomore Aidan Flood had two goals as well for the visitors.
 
The Dutchmen dominated as the X, winning 17-of-23 draws. Senior Alex Newhouse won 11 of his 14 faceoffs and grabbed a game-high eight ground balls, while junior Patrick Regan won 4-of-6 draws and sophomore Cory Sachs won 2-of-3 faceoffs.
 
Union outshot Skidmore by a 58-27 margin on the afternoon, allowing the Thoroughbreds no more than nine shots in any quarter. Tim Rahill made 17 saves to limit the damage of the UC onslaught, while senior Jack Santilli turned aside 12 of 16 on-target attempts in 56:57 of action.
 
Skidmore scored twice after Lyne opening the scoring to take a 2-1 lead after one quarter, but Union responded well by outscoring the home team 6-1 in the second quarter to take control. Lyne had three of the six Union tallies in the quarter and also assisted on the go-ahead goal by junior Josh Willis that put the visitors ahead for good.
 
Union continued the offensive attack in the second half, outscoring Skidmore 7-2 over the final 30 minutes to secure the victory. Flood scored a pair of goals and junior Michael Sands recorded a pair of assists in the second half.
 
The Dutchmen will return to action on Wednesday, when the team travels to the Carrier Dome in Syracuse to take on Middlebury College beginning at noon. More information on the game, including ticket prices and venue details, will be available on UnionAthletics.com on Monday.