Men’s Lacrosse Defeats Missouri Baptist at CH4

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The (RV) Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's lacrosse team (6-0) hosted Missouri Baptist University (0-7) at CH4 Stadium on Monday, March 11.

MVNU came out strong, netting the first three goals within the first two minutes of the game to take an early 3-0 lead. However, Missouri Baptist fought back, equalizing the score at three apiece by the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, MVNU regained momentum, scoring the first two goals to take a 5-3 lead. Missouri Baptist countered with two goals to level the score at fives heading into the half. During the third quarter, the guests surged ahead, taking a 6-5 lead, only to be met with a determined response from MVNU, who netted three unanswered goals to end the quarter. MVNU went on to win by a final of 9-7.

Inside the Box Score:

Bryce Morningstar - 3 goals and 1 assist.

Tyler Dickerson - 2 goals and 1 assist.

Caleb Sanford - 2 goals and 1 assist.

Brett Townsend - 3 assists and 1 groundball.

Dakotah Marshall -1 goal and 1 assist.

Jonathan Hall -1 goal and 1 caused turnover.

Luke Modesto - 8 groundballs and 2 caused turnovers.

Josh Jerome - 3 groundballs and 1 caused turnover.

Alex Mar - 12 saves and 1 groundball.

Zach Wigton - 13 for 17 on faceoffs and 5 groundballs.

What's Next:

MVNU will be on the road at Taylor University on Saturday, March 16 in Upland, Indiana. The first faceoff is scheduled for 1:00pm.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.