PEARL Honor Goes to CU’S Baker

(Photo by Lance Wendt)

ATLANTA – After leading Colorado to a pair of key victories in the desert, Buffalo senior netminder David Baker is the MCLA Division I PEARL Goalie of the Week for the period ending March 9.

Colorado started its trip on Friday night in Phoenix against Grand Canyon. Thanks to nine quality stops from the Pasadena, Calif,. product, the Buffs were able to record the 11-5 triumph.

On Saturday, Colorado moved over to Tempe to clash with No. 8 Arizona State. Baker was even better, blocking 15 shots, helping the Buffs post the 9-8 upset to sweep up the trip.

For the weekend, Baker made 24 saves and allowed just 13 goals – a save percentage of 64.9.

“Dave has been one of the best teammates I have ever coached,” said Colorado coach Tyler Burgasser. “His teammates love him and, when he plays well, it's infectious. The team rallies around him.

“Not only did Dave stop the ball well this weekend, he made great decisions clearing the ball.”

As the recipient of the PEARL Goalie of the Week honor, Baker will receive a PEARL swag bag of goodies that will include PEARL lacrosse balls – the official ball of the MCLA.

PEARL Honor Roll

Colm Flynn, South Carolina
Made 14 saves against just four goals allowed (77.8 save percentage) in win over No. 18 JMU.

Sawyer Schoen, Cal Poly
The rookie stepped in because of injury and led the Mustangs past Sonoma State.

Aidan Taffe, West Virginia
Posted 29 saves and allowed just seven goals (80.6 sv%) in wins over Buffalo and Kentucky.