BELMONT, N.C. -- Michael Wyatt scored four goals and added an assist, but a Florida Southern surge late in the first half lifted the Mocs to a 21-13 victory over Belmont Abbey in men's lacrosse action Thursday night. Noah Haas and Bailey Williams also tallied five points.

Belmont Abbey falls to 0-3 with the result, while FSC improves to 3-1.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Wyatt, a freshman, also posted career highs for shots (seven) and shots on goal (six).
• Haas tallied three goals and two assists, while Williams was credited with two goals and three helpers.
• Michael Canavan and Connor Nolt rounded out the scoring.
• Thomas Sullivan made 19 saves for the Crusaders.
• Florida Southern broke an 8-8 tie with five unanswered goals over the final 5:35 of the first half. Three straight goals in the third period turned a 14-10 lead into 17-10, then the Mocs opened the fourth with the first four goals to up the margin to 21-10.
• The Abbey allowed just two goals in 11 man-down situations, while converting thre of five man-up advantages.
• The visitors held a 62-36 advantage in shots.

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey wraps up a season-opening four-game homestand next Saturday against Lenoir-Rhyne.
• The Crusaders and Bears face off at 3 p.m. following a Belmont Abbey women's game.