FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. -- Belmont Abbey scored three goals in the first five minutes, then answered an Emmanuel strike with 11 straight before halftime, lifting the Crusaders to a 25-7 victory over Emmanuel in Conference Carolinas men's lacrosse action on Wednesday.

With the win, The Abbey improves to 11-3 overall and 7-0 in league play, while the Lions fall to 2-13, 1-6. BAC clinched no worse than a home game in the conference tournament quarterfinals with the victory.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Brendan Boschi scored eight goals and added three assists for a career-high 11 points. He took 11 shots with 10 on goal and gained five ground balls.
• Nate Lorenzo registered eight points on five goals and three assists. He led the team with 14 total shots (eight on goal).
• Garren Berkman (three) and Elliot Malcolm (two) had multiple-goal games with seven others finding the net.
• Michael Aber won 15 of 24 faceoffs and gained a team-best 12 ground balls.
• Eddie Kielkopf and Fynn Ziebarth split time in goal by half, making six and five saves, respectively.
• The Abbey took 68 shots overall with 48 on goal.
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UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey returns to action after an extended Easter Break.
• The Crusaders welcome Shorter to Alumni Field on Saturday, April 11.
• Before the game, The Abbey will honor 11 seniors for their contributions to the program over the last four years.