March 10, 2002

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Daniel Wolpert exploded for five goals and three assists and fellow sophomore Tom Nally scored four goals to lead Siena past Binghamton 14-6 in the Saints' season opener.

Siena led 7-4 at the half but pulled away in the second half. Siena outshot Binghamton 27-24 and won 12 of 17 faceoffs. Freshman Chris Padden added two goals in his first collegiate game as six different Saints found the back of the net. Rob Pumilia got the start in goal for the Saints and made 11 saves.

Siena, which finished last season 1-13, goes for two straight wins on Wednesday when the Saints visit Colgate.

GAME SUMMARY

Siena 3 4 3 4 -14

Binghamton 2 2 1 1 -6

GOALS: Wolpert (S) 5, Nally (S) 4, Padden (S) 2, Deacon (S) 1, Hungershafer (1), Mastriani (1), Healey (B) 3, Moore (2), McEnaney (B) 1

ASSISTS: Wolpert (S) 3, Morrrissey (S) 2, Nally (S) 1, Deacon (S) 1, Hungershafer (1), Padden (S) 1, Van Bargen (S) 1, Moore (B) 1, Savich (B) 1

SHOTS: Siena 27, Binghamton 24

SAVES: Pumilia (S) 11, Scalone (B) 11

GROUND BALLS: Siena 45, Binghamton 34

CLEARS: Siena 15-18, Binghamton 19-22

PENALTIES: Siena 4/4:00, Binghamton 6/6:00

EXTRA MAN OPPORTUNITIES: Siena 2-6, Binghamton 0-4

FACEOFFS: Siena 12, Binghamton 5

ATTENDANCE: 350