The Binghamton men’s lacrosse team defeated UMass Lowell 16-9 on Saturday, March 9, 2026, at the Bearcats Sports Complex. This victory marked the Bearcats’ first America East Conference game of the season, improving their overall record to 2-5 and their conference record to 1-0.
Dominant Offensive Performance
Junior Andrew Girolamo led the Bearcats with a career-high seven goals, coming within one goal of the program record of eight goals set by Jeff Rurey in 2010. This performance is the most goals scored by a Binghamton player in a game since Matthew Keegan scored seven against UMass Lowell on April 1, 2023. Binghamton’s total of 16 goals is tied for the most scored in a single game in program history, matching the 21 goals scored in that same 2023 contest against UMass Lowell.
Will Feldmann and Tyler Martini each contributed four points for Binghamton, with one goal and three assists apiece. Drew Filanowski and Gavin Jacobsen each added three points with two goals and one assist. Nolan Sharkey also had a career day, scoring two goals. Binghamton’s defense was anchored by Connor Winters, who recorded 16 saves.
Game Recap
UMass Lowell initially took a 2-0 lead in the first quarter, but Binghamton responded with goals from Andrew Girolamo. The game remained competitive in the second quarter, with both teams trading goals, before Binghamton pulled ahead to lead 7-5 at halftime. The Bearcats extended their lead in the third quarter, and despite a late push from UMass Lowell, secured the 16-9 victory.
Flynn Wilson won 10 faceoff attempts and collected a team-high six ground balls, while Aidan McMinn tied his career high with three caused turnovers. Matthew Rincon collected five ground balls and assisted on one of Sharkey’s goals.
Looking Ahead
Binghamton will continue America East Conference play next week with a road game against New Jersey Institute of Technology on Saturday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. At Lubetkin Field at Mal Simon Stadium.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the game?
The final score was Binghamton 16, UMass Lowell 9.
Who scored the most goals for Binghamton?
Andrew Girolamo scored a career-high seven goals for Binghamton.
When is Binghamton’s next game?
Binghamton’s next game is on Saturday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. Against New Jersey Institute of Technology.
How important are conference wins in college lacrosse?