Mars Hill downed by No. 9 Wingate
The Mars Hill men's lacrosse team (3-6, 1-5 SAC) was defeated 26-6 at the hands of No. 9 Wingate (6-1, 4-1 SAC) Saturday afternoon on the road.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill (3-6; 1-5 SAC) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Wingate (6-1; 4-1 SAC) | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 26 |
WINGATE, N.C. - The Mars Hill men's lacrosse team (3-6, 1-5 SAC) was defeated 26-6 at the hands of No. 9 Wingate (6-1, 4-1 SAC) Saturday afternoon on the road.
The Lions led 2-1 after the first three minutes of play with goals from George Yanssens and Cole Pickell. Wingate went on to score the next eight goals as Danny Riley and Adam Vodovnik each netted two apiece. Bobby Padden had four points (1g, 3a) during the run.
The Bulldogs held the Lions scoreless in the second quarter, 6-0. Padden posted four points (1g, 3a) while Will Grieco picked up three assists.
Wingate opened the second half on a 3-0 run before Brandon Beland's tally interrupted their scoring streak. Justin Lundy picked up the assist. Beland scored his second of the game with 6:13 remaining. Braden Hoskyn scored the Lions' second goal of the fourth quarter.
Wingate outshot the Lions 72-21 on the afternoon. Riley led all players with six goals while Padden led all players with eight points (4g, 4a). Beland led the Lions with three points (2g, 1a).
The Lions return to action on Sunday, March 28 when they face Coker on the road. Faceoff is set for 2 p.m
Team Stats
Wingate
| Game Statistics | Mars Hill | Wingate |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 21 | 72 |
| Ground Balls | 15 | 61 |
| Saves | 9 | 7 |
| Clears | 17-23 | 19-23 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 17 |
| Face Offs Won | 8 | 29 |
| Man Up | 0-3 | 1-1 |
