Catawba Men's Lacrosse Falls to Belmont Abbey
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
#20 Belmont Abbey (2-1) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
|
Catawba (0-2) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
SALISBURY, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey claimed a 7-1 win over host Catawba in men's lacrosse action on Saturday afternoon at Shuford Stadium. The Crusaders, ranked 20th in NCAA II, improve to 2-1. The Catawba Indians fall to 0-2.
Matt Mitchell scored the lone goal for Catawba which came midway through the second quarter. At the time, it brought the Indians within 3-1, which was the score at the break. Belmont Abbey had went on top, scoring twice in the final 2:38 of the opening quarter.
Belmont Abbey would add three more goals in the third quarter and a final tally at the 13:43 mark of the fourth. Davis McCulley led the Crusaders with three goals and an assist. Mikey Sweigart had a goal and two helpers.
James Crighton made 15 saves in goal for Catawba. The Indians held a 47-39 edge in shots, but put just 16 on target. Thomas Sullivan had 15 saves for the Crusaders. Belmont Abbey dominated face-offs as Caleb Mulcahy won 10 of 11.
Catawba travels to Baltimore, Md., next Sunday to face LeMoyne at 11 a.m.