Mearns, Vinc Win Gold At World Lax Championships

Canisius College men's lacrosse coach Randy Mearns and former Golden Griffin Matt Vinc won gold medals Saturday at the ILF Warrior World Lacrosse Championship. Canada defeated the United States 15-10 in London, Ontario.

Mearns was an assistant coach on the team that went 7-1 in the competition, with its only loss coming in pool play to the United States. Vinc played in all eight games and scored a goal in Canada's 27-2 win over Finland in the quarterfinals.

Canada won its first world lacrosse title since 1978, and the United States suffered its first loss in international play since 1978, a 17-16 overtime loss to Canada.

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Players Mentioned

#22 Matt Vinc: D; 6' 2"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#22 Matt Vinc
: 6' 2"; Senior
: D

Players Mentioned

#22 Matt Vinc

Players Mentioned

#22 Matt Vinc