Head coach Derek Keenan became the all-time leader in National Lacrosse League (NLL) coaching victories as the Saskatchewan Rush beat the Toronto Rock 15-10 on Saturday, clinching first place in the NLL’s West Division.
Rush goalie Tyler Carlson got his first start of the season, and made 40 saves in the 60 minute effort.
Mark Matthews (4G, 3A) and Robert Church (2G, 5A) led all players with seven points on the night, four of which came in the final eight minutes of play.
Rock rookie Tom Schreiber led Toronto with six points (2G, 4A).
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Keenan now has 122 regular season victories, 83 of those with the Rush. He surpasses Darris Kilgore, who coached the Buffalo Bandits from 2003 to 2013.
With the win, the Rush are now two full games ahead of the Colorado Mammoth, in sole possession of first place.
Saskatchewan finishes the regular season on the road in Colorado next weekend.
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