BELMONT, N.C. – The No. 14 UIndy men's lacrosse team jumped out to a 2-0 lead on Wednesday afternoon, but the fourth-ranked Belmont Abbey Crusaders ran away from the visiting Hounds in the second half to win, 15-6.
 
Junior keeper Austin Barnett made 14 saves in the loss.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Scores from Matt Schoeneck and Parker Johnson quickly gave the Greyhounds a 2-0 advantage through 10 minutes of action, as UIndy looked to make it two straight wins down at Belmont Abbey after knocking off the Crusaders in last season's national quarterfinal contest.
 
However, the hosts rattled off four of the next five goals before Zickel tied it at four at the 5:17 mark of the second quarter.
 
UIndy would never recover from Belmont Abbey's late momentum boost, as it surrendered 11 of the final 13 goals of the contest.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Johnson, along with Kansai Garey, led the team with two goals apiece.
- Barnett faced 42 Crusader shots, ultimately stopping 14 of the 29 that made it on frame.
- Kyle Basch and Jack Belobrajdic each caused three turnovers.
 
UP NEXT
The Hounds will open up GLVC action this Saturday at conference-newbie Lander. The league battle is scheduled for 12 p.m. on Saturday in Greenwood, S.C.