NEED TO KNOW:
When: Semifinals (7 p.m. Thursday 5/1)
Where: Misenheimer, N.C. (Hosted by Pfeiffer Univ.)
The Opponent: No. 3 Methodist (Winner plays winner of No. 1 Pfeiffer vs. No. 4 SVU in final)
Watch: Live Stream vs. Methodist
Follow: Live Stats
Tournament Website
Tournament Bracket

DEMOREST, Ga. - Piedmont men's lacrosse is set for the USA South Tournament Semifinals, with the festivities getting underway on Thursday evening in Misenheimer, North Carolina.

After earning the No. 2 seed and a first round bye for the tournament, the Lions will take on No. 3 seed Methodist, which took down No. 6 seed William Peace in a first round matchup on Saturday.

LAST TIME OUT:

Piedmont 18, Greensboro 12 (4/19 at Greensboro)

Greensboro was limited in the first half but they were first on the board with a goal just over five minutes into the contest. The Lions then answered with seven straight, taking a 6-1 lead into the second period. 

The Pride added two in the second but the Lions raced ahead with nine total goals in the second period to take a 15-3 lead into the second half. 

Despite a late rally by the Pride, Piedmont was able to take the victory though they surrendered six goals in the final period. 

Box Score

REGULAR SEASON VS. METHODIST

Piedmont 10, Methodist 3 (3/15/25 at Piedmont)

The Piedmont University men's lacrosse team took advantage of key opportunities and relied on stellar defense to pick up a 10-3 victory over the visiting Monarchs of Methodist University earlier Saturday afternoon in a conference clash. 

The contest was a special one for the coaching staff as it marked the return of former Lions assistant coach Ryan McKay to Walker Athletic Complex.  McKay departed Piedmont after a long career as an assistant with the Lions to take over as the Head Coach at Methodist prior to the 2024 season. 

The story on the day was the performance of Mike Eisele in the cage as each Methodist attempt to rally was thwarted by one of his 15 saves on the day.  

Parr's goal at the end of the 1st started a stretch of eight straight goals by Piedmont including two in the second, one in the third, and four back-breaking 4th quarter goals that sent Methodist packing.  

Box Score 

PIEDMONT NOTES:
- The end-of-season USA South awards saw the Lions well represented once again.
- Head Coach Tim Dunton earned USA South Coach of the Year honors for the second straight season and the third time in four seasons.
- Defenders Andrew Pagano and Eric Fewell each earned All-USA South honors for the fourth year in a row.
- Goalie Mike Eisele had a breakout debut campaign as a starter, earning first team honors in his junior season.
- Midfielder Will Isley was named All-USA South Second Team for the second season in a row.
- Senior faceoff specialist Noah Glenzinski and attackman Isaac Harrington were named to the second team, the first All-Conference honors for both.
- Ian Parr made all-conference for the first time in his career, earning first team honors as an attackman.
- This marks the fifth straight season in which the Lions will head to Misenheimer, North Carolina for the tournament semifinals and final.

PLAYERS TO WATCH:
- Leads team in points (60), goals (37) and assists (23).
- Tallied career highs in all three categories this season.
- Scored at least three goals in seven of the team's past eight games.