STATEN ISLAND, NY – The Hampton University lacrosse team took on a pair of formidable foes on Friday in Staten Island, NY.  Facing 30 degree weather and snow showers, the Pirates fell 10-3 to Wagner University.

Nick Anacona scored two of the first four goals for Wagner as they jumped out to a 4-0 lead with 6:23 left in the first period.  Hampton got on the scoreboard on an unassisted goal by Lemuel Randolph to trim the deficit to 4-1 with 4:26 remaining.

The Seahawks scored five of the six goals in the second as John Tarver scored the lone goal for Hampton as his goal trimmed the score to 6-2 with 9:11 left in the half.   Wagner scored three goals in a 2:22 span to close the half with a 9-2 advantage.

After a scoreless third, Tarver connected with Kendall Sapp for the first goal of the fourth period to get Hampton to 9-3 at the 4:24 mark.  The hosts put one last goal in with a minute left to seal the 10-3 decision.

Hampton is now off until March 25 when they travel to face Ohio Valley University.

For more information on Hampton University lacrosse, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5906 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.