Cougars Edge Eastern, 11-7

Cougars Edge Eastern, 11-7
Kean Athletics

St. Davids, Pa. (3/29/08) - Junior Eric Gillar (Milltown, N.J.) recorded six points with two goals and four assists to lead Kean University over Eastern University, 11-7, Saturday afternoon. After falling behind, 5-3 at halftime, the Cougars mounted a comeback and rallied for six goals in the third period to take a 9-6 lead. Anthony Bertucci (Edison, N.J.) (pictured right) tied things up at five-all with 10:33 remaining in the third period. He again recorded what would be the winning goal with 4:02 left in the third.

Offensively sophomore Scott Leathem (Fair Lawn, N.J.) tallied two goals and an assist in the win for the Cougars who improve to 6-3 overall. In goal senior Dave Nichols (Florham Park, N.J.) registered 10 saves.

Kean returns to action on Tuesday, April 1st when they return home to take on Castleton State College at 4 p.m.