NEED TO KNOW:
Score: Pfeiffer 18, Piedmont 6
Records: Piedmont, 8-4 (5-1 USA South); Pfeiffer, 8-3 (4-0 USA South)

DEMOREST, Ga. - The Piedmont men's lacrosse team suffered its first loss in USA South play on Saturday as Pfeiffer prevailed 18-6 on senior day for the Lions. Prior to the contest, four seniors were honored for their careers with the team. 

Pfeiffer jumped out with a hot start scoring just 37 seconds into the game and took a 3-0 lead in the first four minutes of play. Piedmont was not deterred getting on the board thanks to a goal by Isaac Harrington off an assist from Joseph Whitmore. 

With the score standing at 3-1, Pfeiffer scored three more in the first making it 6-1, but the Lions got one back in the final 30 seconds as Noah McGriff scored to start a Piedmont rally.

The Lions tallied four in a row with three to start the second period making it a contest at 6-5. The threat was neutralized as Piedmont was held scoreless until midway through the fourth quarter as Pfeiffer reeled off 10 unanswered. 

The Falcons took a 16-5 lead outscoring Piedmont 8-1 in the second half and claiming the 18-6 victory. Mike Eisele totaled 19 saves while Pfeiffer as a team posted 10. 

Up next, the Lions will be in action on Wednesday, April 16 hosting Huntingdon in the home finale. 

TURNING POINT:
- After Piedmont cut it to a one goal game, Pfeiffer used a 10-0 run to take control of the contest.

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES:
- Isaac Harrington led Piedmont with three of the Lions' six goals. 

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