Kennedy nets hat-trick versus No. 18 Newberry
The Mars Hill men's lacrosse team (3-10, 0-6 SAC) was defeated by No. 18 Newberry (7-3, 3-3 SAC) by a score of 15-8 Saturday afternoon.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry (7-3, 3-3 SAC) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| Mars Hill (3-10, 0-6 SAC) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
MARS HILL, N.C. - The Mars Hill men's lacrosse team (3-10, 0-6 SAC) was defeated by No. 18 Newberry (7-3, 3-3 SAC) by a score of 15-8 Saturday afternoon.
Newberry led 8-7 heading into the fourth quarter where they opened up the scoring. The Wolves outscored the Lions 7-1 in the final 15 minutes of play to escape Meares Stadium with the win. Briley Maxwell netted two goals in the quarter.
Mars Hill trailed by one at the end of the first, 3-2, surrending a late goal in the frame. Trevor Kennedy and Brandon Woodward scored the Mars Hill markers.
The Lions continued to keep pace in the second, matching Newberry's three tallies. Austin Stroud struck just 43 seconds into the second to tie the game at three. Kennedy capped off his hat-trick by striking twice.
Once again, the teams matched one another with two goals apiece in the third. Woodward and Cole Ross netted the Mars Hill goals.
Kennedy led the Lions with three goals and one assist for four points. Ross (2g, 1a) and Stroud (1g, 2a) added three points apiece.
Steven Smith made 18 saves in the contest.
The Lions return to action on Wednesday, April 12 when they face Lincoln Memorial. The game is set for a 1 p.m. start.
Team Stats
Newberry
| Game Statistics | Newberry | Mars Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 46 | 45 |
| Ground Balls | 46 | 39 |
| Saves | 12 | 18 |
| Clears | 33-34 | 24-34 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 23 |
| Face Offs Won | 8 | 17 |
| Man Up | 4-5 | 0-5 |
