MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The Montevallo men's lacrosse team drop its season-opener at home against Florida Southern, 23-4, on Sunday, Feb. 5.
The Falcons defense got out to a sluggish start, allowing eight FSC goals in the first quarter.
Zach Laberge put Montevallo on the board for the first time in 2023 with an unassisted goal at the 1:14 mark in the first.
Morgan Trites added the second Falcon goal of the afternoon off a pass from
Connor Frederick on a man-up opportunity to begin the second quarter. Florida Southern scored four unanswered goals to end the half with a 12-2 lead.
After the Mocs added a pair of goals to start the third quarter,
Scott Friant powered a shot home for a goal with
Luke Hennebaul recording the assist.
Zach Reed and
Coleman Hargis connected on a scoring chance with Reed taking the goal and Coleman credited with the assist.
A scoreless fourth quarter from the Falcons gave Florida Southern the 23-4 win.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Montevallo 4 | Florida Southern 23
Records: Montevallo (0-2) | Florida Southern (2-0)
Location: Track and Field/Lacrosse Stadium | Montevallo, Ala.
GAME NOTES
- Jacob Bodino saved eight shots in his 45 minutes in goal with Alex Egorshin stopping two shots in 15 minutes of action.
- Montevallo fired 31 shots with Florida southern shooting 48 times.
- The Falcons lost the turnover battle 30-25.
- Montevallo was successful of 23 of its 31 clear attempts.
UP NEXT: The Falcons will look to bounce back on Feb. 11 when Montevallo takes on Mars Hill at 12 p.m.
