Strong Second Half Pushes Men’s Lax Past Utica, 17-9

kROCHESTER, NY – The Nazareth men’s lacrosse team picked up its fifth win in a row on Friday night, as the hosts pulled away in the second half against Utica for a 17-9 win. After holding a 7-5 advantage at the half, Nazareth outscored the Pioneers 10-4 in the second half. Quinn Conroy and Andy Hamel each had two goals over the final 30 minutes and netted three total for the game. Nazareth is now 8-3 overall and 2-0 in Empire 8 play. Utica is now 4-5 and 0-1 in league play. The first half remained close and despite just…