NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Piedmont 16, Hendrix 5
Records: Piedmont, 2-1; Hendrix, 0-4

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - In a bounce-back win, the Piedmont men's lacrosse team left no doubt in a 16-5 win over Hendrix Sunday. The Lions jumped out in front 6-1 after the first period and did not allow more than one goal in a period until the final quarter. 

The Lions raced out of the gate with a goal from Zach Avila just over a minute into the game. Piedmont led 2-0 before Hendrix got on the board, but then the Lions used an 8-0 run to lead 10-1 with 6:07 remaining until the half. 

Hendrix scored just two goals in the first half while Piedmont took a 10-2 lead into the break. Piedmont was again first on the board out of halftime as Noah McGriff scored on an assist by Ian Parr. McGriff scored twice in the game with both coming in the third period.

The Lions led 13-3 heading into the final 15 as Piedmont scored three in the final period with two from Parr. The Warriors scored a pair in the final minutes of the game after starter Mike Eisele was replaced by Trey Tuggle in net. 

Up next, the Lions will be in action at home against Oglethorpe on Saturday, February 22 at 3 p.m.

TURNING POINT:
- Piedmont jumped out to a commanding 6-1 lead in the first period and never looked back. 

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
- Ian Parr led the Lions with four goals in the game and added one assist.
- Mike Eisele recorded 13 saves with just three goals against him in just over 52 minutes of action. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- In total, 10 different Lions scored in the contest. 

HOW TO FOLLOW:
- To stay up to date on all information regarding Piedmont University Athletics, be sure to visit PiedmontLions.com and connect with the Green and Gold on social media. Follow the Lions on X: @PiedmontLions, Instagram: @PiedmontLions, and Facebook.