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Baseball: The Lions opened the week, defeating Southern Wesleyan 14-7 on Tuesday, blasting six homeruns in the contest. Christian Stampler had two homeruns in the bottom of the sixth inning. They closed the week with an 11-5 loss to Catawba. Josh Hall had three hits in the game. The Lions square off against Catawba on Monday with a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 12 p.m.
Softball: The Lions dropped both contests against Tusculum on the road by scores of 9-3 and 8-2. Ashley Evans, Addison Harris and Bobbi Jones drove in the three Lions' runs in game one while Casey Stanek and Jordan Harris picked up an RBI in game two.
Men's Golf: Mars Hill finished 10th in the Bank of TR Invitational with Harry Butler as the top Lions' finisher, placing 15th. Stephen Thomasson finished in 22nd.
Men's Lacrosse: Mars Hill lost against Coker, 11-6, on Saturday afternoon. Dima Ferreira led the Lions offensively with one goal and three assists. Connor Fernandes scored two goals.
Women's Lacrosse: The Lions were downed by Lincoln Memorial, 20-9, on Thursday afternoon. Olivia Hokanson scored five goals in the contest. Gabby Gianikos and Molly Tobias each had two assists.
Men's Tennis: Mars Hill was shutout in South Atlantic Conference action against Anderson on Wednesday.
Women's Tennis: The Lions went 0-2 over the week, with 9-0 defeats at the hands of Anderson and Queens.
Men's Track and Field: Mars Hill participated in the Winthrop Adidas University Invitational over the weekend. In the 5000 meter, Noah Allison placed third. Matthew Rogers, Ethan Murray and William Barbee placed third-fifth in the 1500 meter developmental races. Bryan Smith placed seventh in the triple jump.
Women's Track and Field: The Lions took part in the Winthrop Adidas University Invitational over the weekend. Shahnika Williams finished second in the long jump with a mark of 18'7". In the 800 meter developmental, Sydney Britt finished 10th overall. Tiffany Holloway placed 17th in the shot put.