HICKORY, N.C. -- David McCulley scored three goals and added an assist, but a decisive first quarter led No. 6 Lenoir-Rhyne to a 20-10 victory over No. 18 Belmont Abbey in men's lacrosse action Saturday afternoon.

The Bears (5-1) outscored the Crusaders (3-2) 7-1 in the opening 15 minutes minutes and expanded the lead to 14-6 at intermission.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Riley Arsenault was the only other multiple goal-scorer with two. Tre Childers, Quinn Smith, Richie Timothee, Tim Palmer and Mike Sweigart each tallied a single strike.
• Arsenault added an assist for three points, while Jeremy Mahoney dished out a pair of assists.
• L-R won 22 of the 34 faceoffs and caused 14 turnovers. The Bears also outshot The Abbey 59-34.
• Thomas Sullivan (3-2) played the entire 60 minutes in goal, making 14 saves.

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey returns home a midweek clash with 20th-ranked Lewis.
• The Flyers were ranked 20th entering the week, but dropped a 15-5 decision at Lenoir-Rhyne a week ago.