STONY BROOK, N.Y. -- The Stony Brook men's lacrosse team was unable to get by a quick-shooting Hofstra team, falling 14-2 at LaValle Stadium Tuesday night. The Seawolves drop to 0-4 on the year, while the Pride move to 1-2. 

Nagle's Reaction
"This was a disappointing night for us, but I still believe in our guys and the character of this team," said head coach Jim Nagle. "It's a long season, it's only February, and we have no choice but to move forward from here."

Highlights
- Hofstra controlled the momentum right away, jumping out to a 3-0 lead and outshooting the Seawolves 15-3 in the first quarter. 
- Sophomore Michael Bollinger (Holbrook, N.Y.), who made his first start of the season in goal, gave Stony Brook a spark at the end of the opening period as he came up with a big save in the closing seconds.
- The Seawolves were able to slow the Pride in the second quarter and eventually got on the board when sophomore Chris Pickel, Jr., (Bayport, N.Y.) fired in a pass from Wayne White (Huntington, N.Y.). Stony Brook out-shot Hofstra 11-8 in the period, but trailed 5-1 at the break.
- Pickel, Jr., struck again in the opening minutes of the new half, this time putting away a pass from freshman Jack Walsh (Miller Place, N.Y.).
- Hofstra continued to dominate at the face-off X the rest of the way, limiting the Seawolves' possessions. 

Notes 
- Pickel has scored in every game game this season.
- Bollinger suffered his first decision of the year, finishing with seven saves in 52 minutes. Senior Brandon Maciejewski (Penn Yan, N.Y.) replaced him late in the fourth quarter and allowed just one goal. 

Up Next
The Seawolves travel to Fairfield on Saturday, March 3 for a 1 p.m. game.