June 2, 2009

Pisano, Rogowski Each Score in Turfer/NEILA East-West All-Star Game

MEDFORD, MA – Representing the East All-Star team, recent graduates Jo Pisano (Dedham, MA) and Greg Rogowski (Cohoes, NY) each scored as the West defeated the East 17-12 in the 2009 Turfer/New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association All-Star Game at Tufts University.

Rogowski, a four-time All-American and the 2009 Northeast-10 Player of the Year, also added an assist while playing in his final collegiate game.

The East squad raced out to an 8-3 lead early in the game but the West stormed back to even the score at halftime. The second half was dominated by the West team who outscored the East 8-2. Middlebury’s Dave Campbell was named the game’s MVP, winning the NEILA/Ted Garber/Turfer Athletic Most Outstanding Player Award with three goals.

Saint Anselm’s Chris Murphy added four goals for the West.

Twelve different players scored goals for the West squad. In addition to Murphy and Campbell, Western New England’s Brody Savoie also scored two goals. Eastern Connecticut’s Tom Albano made seven saves in goal while Springfield’s Kyle Savage stopped eight shots.

For the East squad, nine different players, including Pisano and Rogowski, found the back of the net. Babson’s Eric Peterson and Roger Willams’ Dave Hurley were the only players with multiple goals, each scoring a pair. Tufts’ Matt Harrigan made 11 saves in the cage.

2009 TURFER NEILA EAST-WEST ALL-STAR GAME
East 5 4 1 1 - 11
West 3 6 4 4 - 17

Scoring:
East Goals: Eric Peterson 2, Dave Hurley 2, Jo Pisano 1, Mike Ball 1, Greg Rogowski 1, Beaver Barone 1, Bobby Labadini 1, Mike Maggio 1, Kevin Williams 1 East Assists: Max Motschwiller 2, Brandon Dubs 2, Mike Ball 1, Greg Rogowski 1, Beaver Barone 1

West Goals: Chris Murphy 4, Dave Campbell 3, Brody Savoie 2, Jason Ben-ellyahu 1, Matt Savage 1, Bobby Rushton 1, Gary Messina 1, Matt Surette 1, DJ Simmons 1, Chris Jez 1, Steve Toomy 1 West Assists: Jason Ben-ellyahu 1, Dave Campbell 1, Bobby Rushton 1, Gary Messina 1, Pat Elliott 1

Saves:
East: Matt Harrigan 11
West: Tom Albano 7, Kyle Savage 8

GAME MVP: Dave Campbell (Middlebury)