Towson, MD-- The #15 ranked Towson Tigers will try to extend their win streak to 5 games today against the visiting Penn State Nittany Lions.  Towson leads the series 12-4 and will be relying on Christian Pastirik (18G, 15A), Tim Stratton (11G, 10A), and Will Harrington (20G, 4A) to put the game out of reach early.  Tiger's goalie Travis Love will have to defend against Matthew Mackrides (31G, 5A) and Billy Gribbin (19G, 7A) to improve to a winning record.  This game is vital for the Tigers, not only is it senior day, but a win today will allow Towson to host the CAA tournament.  The Tigers are hoping their strength of schedule, which is one of the hardest on the nation, will help them come tournament time.  The Nittany Lions, however, are bringing in CAA Player and Rookie of the Week Nick Dolik to help de-rail the Tigers. 

Starting Line-ups

Towson                                                                                                  Penn State
G Travis Love                                                                                        G Dave Baker
A Matt Lamon                                                                                        A Matthew Mackrides
A Matt Hughes                                                                                      A Billy Gribbin
A Tim Stratton                                                                                       A Anthony Basciano
M Will Harrington                                                                                 M Brian Shea
M Christian Pastirik                                                                            M Nick Dolik
M Pat Britton                                                                                          M Kyle Van Thof
D Joe Wascavage                                                                               D Matt Bernier
D Marc Ingerman                                                                                 D Ryan McGarvey
D Cameron Zook                                                                                 D Kevin Etter
FOGO Matt Thomas                                                                            FOGO Joe Britt

1st Quarter

15:00 - Penn State wins opening Face-Off

The first hit of the game involved the referee.  He is a little shaken up.  But he is staying in the game.

9:55 - Towson Goal - Scott Ruhl  scores his second of the year, unassisted.  1-0 TU

9:38 - Penn State answers with a nice shot, saved by the goal post.

8:47 - Towson Goal - Carl Iacona scores unassisted.  2-0 TU

Towson wins the face-off and work quickly to the restraining box.

7:40 - Penn State Injury - Matt Bernier goes down behind the goal.  He is in a lot of pain.  Threw is gloves off.  The medical staff is attending to is leg. 

Towson has possession after the injury. 

Turnover in the Penn State zone, successful clear by PSU

3:50 - Travis Love makes the big one on one save for Towson.

3:12 - Penn State Goal - Nick Dolik scores unassisted.  2-1 TU

1:30 - Towson Goal - Matt Lamon scores on the nice one timer from Tim Stratton.  3-1 TU

:02 - Towson Penatly - Delay of Game, Christian Pastirik.  Penn State on the EMO for 30 seconds.

End of Quarter.  Towson 3, Penn State 1

Scoreboard:  Fairfield 7, Denver 5.  Hopkins 5, Navy 0.  Yesterday: Duke 12, UVA 16.  Maryland 13, UNC 5

Stats:  Shots: PSU 4, TU 6.  Ground Balls: PSU 6, TU 8.  Face-Off: PSU 2-5, TU 3-5.  Turnovers: PSU 5, TU 6

2nd Quarter

13:31 - Towson Goal - Brock Armour from Iacona.  4-1 TU

12:01 - Towson Penalty - Slashing - Matt Hughes.  Penn State on the EMO for 1 minute.

Towson Kills the Penalty, 2 shots by PSU

10:35 - Penn State Goal - Chris Hogan scores unassisted.  4-2 TU

10:08 - Penn Sate Penalty - Slashing - Matt Mackrides.  Towson on the EMO for 1 minute.

9:37 - Towson EMO Goal - Stephen Norris from Tim Stratton (2) on the give and go.  5-2 TU

Stratton had the ball at the X, and made a great move to the left.  He found Norris streaking down the middle for the quick stick goal.

9:31 - Penn State Goal - Matt Mackrides from Earl Ross.  Ross made a great pass and Mackrides found the bottom corner of the net.  5-3 TU

7:47 - Penn State Goal - Nick Dolik (2) scores unassisted.  Great shot selection by PSU this quarter.  5-4 TU

6:09 - Towson Goal - Matt Hughes scores off balance from Peter Mezzanotte.  6-4 TU

4:11 - Towson Goal - Tim Stratton scores unassisted with the triple swim move from the X.  7-4 TU

2:11 - Time out - Penn State

:00 - Penn State Goal - Billy Gribbin scores from Colton Vosburgh.  Near side post with virtually no daylight.  7-5 TU

End of Half.  Towson 7, Penn State 5

Scores:  Denver 9, Fairlfield 8 Final.  Navy 6, Hopkins 6 3rd.

Stats:  Shots: PSU 22, TU 14.  GB's: PSU 17, TU 14.  Face-Offs: PSU 8-12, TU 4-12.  EMO: PSU 0-2, TU 1-1.  Saves: PSU 1, TU 8.  Turnovers: PSU 8, TU 9.

3rd Quarter

13:51 - Penn State Penalty - Holding - Chris Hogan.  Towson on the EMO for 30 seconds

Penalty Killed.  1 shot.

8:22 - Time out

5:02 - Towson Goal - Will Harrington scores unassisted, shoots through a double screen.  8-5 TU

This has been a pretty slow quarter.  Both teams trying to get the mismatch on offense.  PSU had a 6 shot possession, none of which were on goal.

1:36 - Penn State Goal - Billy Gribbin (2) from Anthony Basciano.  8-6 TU

1:14 - Towson Goal - Tim Stratton (2) from Christian Pastirik.  Stratton ties his season high in points with that goal.  9-6 TU

End of Quarter.  Towson 9, Penn State 6.

Scores:  JHU 8, Navy 7 4th.  Army 8, Holy Cross 4 4th.

Stats:  Shots: PSU 32, TU 20.  BG's: Tied at 24.  EMO: PSU 0-2, TU 1-3.  Saves: PSU 7, TU 10.  Turnovers: PSU 11, TU 10.

4th Quarter

Travis Love making some big saves early on in this quarter.

10:44 - Penn State Goal - Matt Mackrides (2) from Billy Gribbin.  Mackrides took a shot in the back as he was winding up.  9-7 TU

9:53 - Penn State EMO Goal - Billy Gribbin (3) from Mackrides.  9-8 TU

8:57 - Penn State Goal - Earl Ross scores unassisted.  9 All.  This was his first of the year.

Today's attendance: 1, 409.  The Orioles would be jealous.

7:28 - Penn State Penalty - Cross Checking - Chris Hogan - Towson on the EMO for 1 minute.

6:41 - Towson EMO Goal - Christian Pastirik from Harrington.  10-9 TU

Pastirik and Harrington are the only Tigers to have a point in every game this season.

Navy and Hopkins are heading to overtime.

3:54 - Penn State Timeout.

1:50 - Towson Timeout.

1:31 - Penn State Penalty - Pushing - Billy Davis - Towson on the EMO for 30 seconds

Game Over.  Towson wins 10-9.  This is 5 straight wins for Towson.  This clinches the CAA regular season title for the Tigers.  Tim Stratton is the player of the game.