BELMONT, N.C. -- Garrett Clare and Mikey Sweigart scored two goals each, but a big second quarter propelled eighth-ranked Rollins to a 17-6 victory over Belmont Abbey in men's lacrosse action Friday afternoon. The Tars outscored the Crusaders 8-1 in the period after holding a 1-0 lead after the first.

The Abbey falls to 1-1 on the season, while Rollins was playing its 2025 opener.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Sweigart added an assist for a team-high three points.
• Garren Berkman and Jeremy Mahoney tallied the other two goals.
•  Belmont Abbey picked up 18 ground balls, led by Mahoney with five and Christian Tomei with four.
• Mahoney had two of the eight caused turnovers.
• Tomei finished the contest with a career-high 19 saves.

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey travels to Catawba next Saturday, Feb. 15.
• Faceoff is at 12 noon.