INDIANAPOLIS – The UIndy men's lacrosse team (7-4) won its third game in a row with a 14-6 victory against visiting Lindenwood late Tuesday afternoon. The Greyhounds (7-4) used a productive second half to pull away from the Lions (5-5), who came into the day receiving votes in the latest USILA Division II poll.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
With the score knotted at 5-5 at the half, the Hounds flipped the switch in the third quarter, ripping off seven unanswered goal in the game-changing period. In fact, UIndy went on to amass nine consecutive goals while holding the Lions scoreless for 38-plus minutes of play spanning the third and fourth quarters.
 
"It was just more of a team effort in the second half," said Head Coach Greg Stocks. "We got some real good offensive possessions and played real tough on the defensive end.
 
"We jumped out of the gate early (in the third quarter) and maybe knocked Lindenwood back a little bit, and we were able to take control of the game."
 
UIndy spread the wealth offensively, as nine Greyhounds scored as least once. Junior Parker Kump led all scorers with three goals and six points. Freshman Matt Schoeneck added two goals and two assists.
 
The Hounds once again dominated on the face-off, as Dominic Guarino (15 for 18) and Robbie Berardi (6 for 6) allowed the Lions just three face-off wins all day.
 
Senior Max Groves compiled four ground balls and a pair of caused turnovers, while senior Jake Wittmeyer caused three turnovers and scooped two ground balls.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- UIndy's 43 ground balls marked the highest single-game total in the program's three-year history.
- After recording 22 shots before intermission, the Lions managed just four shots the entire second half.
- Lindenwood was ranked as highly as 13th this season, and are currently receiving votes just outside the top 20 of the coaches poll.
 
UP NEXT
The Greyhounds hit the road for one final contest before the inaugural GLVC Tournament. UIndy will travel to Kansas City, Mo., to take on non-conference Rockhurst University on Saturday, April 21.