TIGERVILLE, S.C. -- Jack Clough scored three goals but a quick start by North Greenville lifted the Trailblazers to an 11-9 victory over Belmont Abbey in Conference Carolinas men's lacrosse action Saturday afternoon. The hosts scored just six seconds into the game and added another 36 seconds later, enroute to a 5-2 lead after the first quarter.

With the result, the Crusaders fall to 8-3 overall and 4-1 in league play. NGU now sits atop the standings at 8-5, 5-0.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Clough's three goals equated to a team-high three points. He took eight shots, six on goal.
• Mikey Sweigart tallied two goals, while four others found the net, including Jeremy Mahoney, who added an assist for two points.
• Sweigart and Joseph Penner shared the team lead in ground balls with two.
• Eddie Kielkopf made 15 saves in goal for the Crusaders.

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey closes out the regular season with back-to-back home games, starting next Saturday against Chowan.
• The Crusaders will celebrate Senior Day against the Hawks, honoring eight members of the class of 2025.