Cassese Scores Three Goals to Lead United States to 15-6 Win Over Syracuse All-Stars

Durham, N.C. - Former Duke standout and current interim head coach Kevin Cassese tallied three goals to help the U.S. Men's National Team defeat the Syracuse All-Stars 15-6 in front of a crowd of 3,500 at Coyne Field on the Syracuse University campus on Monday.

Cassese, a three time All-America at Duke from 2000-03, scored two of his team-high three goals during a 5-0 stretch at the end of the first period and the start of the second. Roy Colsey also tallied three goals in the contest for Team USA, including two during the 5-0 run that extended the lead from 3-2 to 8-2. Cassese also recorded one ground ball and one caused turnover and won three of his six faceoffs. Matt Danowski, the 2005 ACC Player of the Year, who will be a senior on Duke's 2007 squad, is one of two alternates on the U.S. team. He took three shots in the game and recorded one ground ball.

The Syracuse All-Stars cut the lead to 9-5 in the third period but Scott Urick scored twice to key another 5-0 run and put the game out of reach. Ryan Powell and Casey Powell also played well for the U.S. with three assists each. Blake Miller and Matt Striebel each chipped in two goals and an assist. Nate Evans led the Syracuse All-Stars with two goals and an assist while Matt McMonagle finished the game with 16 saves.

The U.S. reported to training camp at Syracuse on July 2. The U.S. team wraps up its exhibition schedule tomorrow in Boston against the Major League Lacrosse All-Stars. The U.S. National Team will compete in the International Lacrosse Federation World Championship in London, Canada July 13-22.

Cassese Scores Three Goals to Lead United States to 15-6 Win Over Syracuse All-Stars

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