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Tom Novak became the first Crusaders to reach 100 career points on Saturday.

First Quarter Surge Carries Kean

Novak Scores Three For Alvernia

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4/22/2008 10:50:42 PM

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Union, N.J. (Apr. 22, 2008) – Kean University scored eight goals in the first quarter and held a 13-2 halftime lead en route to a 21-4 win over Alvernia College Tuesday evening in non-conference men’s lacrosse action at Kean.

Alvernia College senior Tom Novak (Pottstown, Pa./Pottsgrove) scored three goals and assisted on the fourth to fellow senior Martin Novia (Phoenixville, Pa./Phoenixville). Novak tied his personal best with his 33rd goal of the season and has 92 goals for his career entering Saturday’s season finale at Centenary College.

Alvernia split time between all three goalies on the roster on Tuesday with Joseph Cepparulo (Southampton, Pa./Archbishop Wood) making four saves. Kean also used a trio of netminders who combined for 13 saves.

Alvernia will be at Centenary on Saturday for a 1:00 p.m. start.

Kean 21, Alvernia 4

Season Complete

Athletes of the Week

Rhiannon
Sorrentino INF#7

Softball

Batted .600 (7-12) in two conference matchups for the Crusaders this week. Two doubles, one triple, and two homeruns contributed to four RBIs for Sorrentino, also plated 6 runs scored.

Tim
Carroll OF#31

Baseball

Batted .667 (10-15) with three doubles, one triple, and three RBIs in a 2 win, 2 lose week for the Crusaders. Also scored 9 runs and was perfect in stolen base attempts. (3-3)

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Union, N.J. (Apr. 22, 2008) - Kean University scored eight goals in the first quarter and held a 13-2 halftime lead en route to a 21-4 win over Alvernia College Tuesday evening in non-conference men's lacrosse action at Kean.

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