Vikings Celebrate Senior Day with Dominant Win Over Mohawk Valley

CONTACT: Julia Quinlan, j.quinlan@hvcc.edu, (518) 629-7863 or (518) 530-7376
FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Monday, April 13, 2026

The Hudson Valley Community College men's lacrosse team delivered a statement performance on Senior Day, overpowering Mohawk Valley Community College, 22-1, on Monday afternoon at the OAC. Prior to the game, the Vikings honored their ten sophomores: Jonathan Rafael-Urrego, Cole Vumbaco, Jake Marsh, Romeyn Murray, Zachary Rogers, Gabriel D'Angelo, Mitchell Calhoun, Bryson Grimes, Benjamin Stramezzi, and Nicholas Lagitch. The group made its presence felt throughout the afternoon, playing a pivotal role in one of the team's most complete performances of the season.

The Vikings (4-6, 2-1) controlled every aspect of the game from the opening faceoff, jumping out to a 5-0 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. Hudson Valley extended its advantage to 11-0 by halftime and continued to pour it on in the second half, highlighted by a seven-goal fourth quarter.

Sophomore standout Cole Vumbaco led the offensive explosion with a game-high five goals and one assist, finishing with 17 shots. Romeyn Murray followed with an impressive seven-point performance, tallying four goals and three assists while playing a key role in the Vikings' ball movement and transition game. Dylan Ryan added two goals and an assist, while Zachary Rogers contributed two goals. Mitchell Calhoun also recorded a multi-goal effort with two scores. Hudson Valley showcased its depth throughout the contest, with 13 different players finding the back of the net. The Vikings dominated statistically, outshooting Mohawk Valley 77-12 and controlling possession with an 18-8 advantage at the faceoff X. Travis Yurschak was exceptional in the circle, winning 14 of 17 faceoffs and scooping up a game-high 11 ground balls to fuel Hudson Valley's offensive opportunities.

Defensively, Hudson Valley was just as sharp, holding Mohawk Valley scoreless for over 48 minutes before surrendering a late fourth-quarter goal. The Vikings' defense forced 39 turnovers and limited quality scoring chances throughout the game. In goal, Nicholas Lagitch, Brayden Cooper, and Kevin Nicoll combined for four saves in the win.

The Senior Day victory marks a strong finish at home for Hudson Valley's sophomore class, which has helped lead the program with consistency, leadership, and impact across the field. Hudson Valley will close out the regular season on Wednesday, April 15, when they return to action at 5:00 p.m. looking to carry momentum into the postseason.