The men’s lacrosse team continued its successful season on Tuesday, improving to 9-2 with a 12-3 win at home over Western Connecticut State. Jason Ben-Eliyahu ’09 was once again the centerpiece of the Cardinals’ attack, going off on the Colonials for three goals and four assists.

After Western Conn. opened the second period with a goal to make it 3-2 Cardinals, Wesleyan went on an 8-0 run that lasted until midway through the fourth period to ice the game. It was such a romp that all four Wesleyan goalkeepers got on the field, combining for seven saves. 

Russ Follansbee ’09 had an outstanding game as well, scooping up eight ground balls, scoring one goal, and dishing out two assists. Jon Killeen ’10 was the leading goal scorer, with four tallies.

Wesleyan scored on all four it its man-advantage opportunities while holding Western Connecticut scoreless on three of its five power plays. The Cards also won the groundball battle 48-17, outshot the Colonials 45-22, and won 13 of 19 face-offs.

The Cardinals will begin Little Three play on Saturday, when they travel to Amherst in search of their 12th straight win over the Lord Jeffs.