Box Score

Demorest, GA - The Lions used a 17-0 halftime lead to blow past Alma College 24-2 for the second lacrosse win in school history.  Piedmont opened the season with a loss at Randolph College, then rebounded for the first-ever win over Rhodes College.  The new two-game win streak gives the Lions a statement on the school's program and the confidence to go out and contend with other programs that have been around for years.

After a 6-0 first period, the men scored 11 more goals in the second, while the defense allowed just two shots on goal, both saves by Dale Morely.  Spencer Ortis got the Lions off with a first quarter goal at the 9:44 mark.  Max Rowse then scored two consecutive goals just seconds apart, assisted by Steve Blanchard and Patrick Ammons.  The three goals were duplicated when Nicholas Green went on a tear, scoring three times to put the Lions up 6-0.  His goals were assisted by Rowse, Ortis and Blanchard in respective order.

Within the first seven minutes and 18 seconds of the second quarter, Piedmont had added seven more goals, paving the way for a 17-0 lead at the half for the home team.  Blanchard struck quickly off the faceoff in the second half before the Scots finally found the net with two goals in the third period.  However, Blanchard scored again to end the quarter as the Lions enjoyed a comfortable 20-2 lead.

Piedmont tallied four more goals the rest of the way to take the 22-goal win and set a school record for goals scored and a new low for goals allowed.  Green and Blanchard had six and five goals, respectively, while Blanchard added four assists for 10 total points in the win.  Rowse finished with four goals and three assists, while John Sumner Gantz added two goals and three helpers.  Ammons and Nick Leaf had two goals apiece in the effort, as the Lions move to 2-1 on the young season.  Piedmont returns to action Saturday when Ferrum College visits at 1:00 pm.