NORTON, Mass. – Chalk one up for the record books.

The No. 3 Western New England College men's lacrosse team completed the first perfect regular season in the program's 26-year history with a 19-5 victory over host Wheaton College game Saturday afternoon (April 28).

The Golden Bears (14-0) also tied the school record for wins and clinched its second consecutive Pilgrim League title with a perfect 8-0 mark.

Senior Adam Cherry (Westfield, MA), junior Bryan Cofrin (Londonderry, NH), and sophomore Scott Kukis (Sudbury, MA) each scored three goals to lead the way. Cofrin also dished out two assists while Cherry and Kukis each added an assist.

Senior Zack Sondrini (Pittsfield, MA), junior Ben Reardon (Longmeadow, MA), and sophomore Chuck Cartelli (Yorktown Heights, NY) all contributed a pair of goals. Senior Ryan LaChance (Brunswick, ME) and junior Travis Brown (Montpelier, VT) both had a goal and assist.

Wheaton stayed close early trailing only 2-1 after the opening quarter before WNEC netted seven goals for a 9-1 lead at the break. The Golden Bears outscored the Lyons 7-2 in the third stanza for a commanding 16-3 advantage. 

Freshman Tim Horan led Wheaton (4-10, 4-4 Pilgrim) with two goals while senior Trey Helms and junior Richie Rasamny each had a goal and assist. 

Western New England College will host a semifinal round game of the Pilgrim League Tournament at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday (May 2) against an opponent to be determined.

Scoring summary
Western New England College (14-0)   2   7   7   3   -   19
Wheaton (4-10)                                1   0   2   2   -    5

Western New England College

Goals: Adam Cherry 3, Bryan Cofrin 3, Scott Kukis 3, Chuck Cartelli 2, Ben Reardon 2, Zack Sondrini 2, Travis Brown, Nick Coppola, Mike Kelly, Ryan LaChance
Assists: Bryan Cofrin 2, Jedd Brown, Travis Brown, Adam Cherry, Bill Greider, Jon Hayes, Scott Kukis, Ryan LaChance, Brian Praetorius, Stephen Toomy, Mike Welsch 
Saves: Chris Body 5 (45 minutes, 3 goals), James Ells 4 (8:48, 1 goal), Rob Titus 1 (3:08, 0 goals), Eric Lajoie 0 (3:04, 1  goal)

Wheaton College Lyons
Goals: Tim Horan 2, Marco Barbone, Trey Helms, Richie Rasamny
Assists: Drew Schaffer 2, Trey Helms, Richie Rasamny
Saves: Schuyler Horn 13