NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Albertus Magnus College men's lacrosse team opened up their 2026 campaign with a victory at home against the Amcats of Anna Maria College, 8-5.

Marcus Burrows (West Haven, Conn.) Introduced himself to his new teammates with a hat trick. He also had a pair of assists on the night. Cooper Strecker (Chester, Conn.) had six points on the night, joining the 100-point club. Alexis Gonzalez (Edison, N.J.) made the start in goal for the Falcons, earning his first career win and making 12 saves. 

THE BASICS 

FINAL: Albertus Magnus 8 | Anna Maria 5

RECORDS: Albertus Magnus (1-0) | Anna Maria (0-3)

BOX

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• The AMCATS were in control to start the game, jumping out to a 3-0 lead over the Falcons, with goals coming from Nicholas Hussa, Jacob Martin, and Miles Cormier. 
• The Falcons responded with a goal from Strecker and two goals from Burrows, to even the game at three going into the second half. 
• At 4:54 in the third, the Falcons took the lead as Strecker found the net after taking a pass from Sean Keenan (Franklin Square, N.Y.). Shortly after that, Burrows fed the ball to Nicholas Longo (Ridge, N.Y) for his first career goal. With under three minutes to go in the third, Martin got one past Gonzalez to put the Amcats within one. But with only 16 seconds left in the quarter, Strecker set up Daniel Gomez (Yonkers, N.Y.) for his first career goal. 
• With the Falcons up 6-4 entering the fourth quarter, they found the net two more times, courtesy of Longo and Burrows. Strecker had the assist on both goals. Anna Maria added a goal with under a minute to go, but the Falcons held on the rest of the way. 

BETWEEN THE PIPES 

Albertus Magnus

Alexis Gonzalez (W, 1-0) 12 Saves | 17 Shots | 5 Goals Allowed 

Anna Maria

Tyler Davidson (L, 0-2) 14 Saves | 22 Shots | 8 Goals Allowed 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

Shots

Albertus Magnus 38 | Anna Maria 31

Ground Balls

Albertus Magnus 34 | Anna Maria 19 

Clears

Albertus Magnus 14-15 | Anna Maria 8-11 

Man Up

Albertus Magnus 4-10 | Anna Maria 2-8

NOTEWORTHY 

Strecker joined the 100-point club, and notched his 50th career assist. 

UP NEXT 

The Falcons go on the road to take on Purchase on Wednesday, February 25. Game time is set for 7 p.m.