MARS HILL, N.C. -- Four different players scored twice each and a five-goal fourth quarter broke open a close game, lifting Belmont Abbey to a 10-5 victory over Mars Hill in the men's lacrosse action Saturday afternoon. The contest was the season-opener for both teams.

Matthew Wyatt scored a pair of goals and dished out an assist for three points, while David McCulley, Tim Palmer, and Riley Arsenault each added two goals.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Palmer tallied the only goal in the opening 15 minutes, a man-up situation with 1:21 left in the quarter. 
• The Lions answered with back-to-back goals, but the Crusaders went back ahead 3-2 by intermission.
• With the score tied 3-3, The Abbey scored four straight between the third and fourth quarters to pull away.
• The fourth-quarter score was 5-2.
• James Bucher and Mason Thomas caused two turnovers each, while Caleb Mulcahy won 14 of 19 faceoffs.
• Thomas Sullivan made 10 saves in goal to earn the win.

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey hosts Newberry next Saturday in its home opener.
• The contest is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.