Wabash scored 11 goals in the opening half of play at Hiram Sunday afternoon to eventually win 19-12 in men's lacrosse. The victory was the first in North Coast Athletic Conference play in the program's two-year history.
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Collin Brennan led the Little Giants with four goals in the contest.
Steven Stark scored twice and handed out five assists for seven total points.
Austin Crosley scored five points on three goals and two assists.
Austin Crosley added three goals to the Wabash final total.
Tucker Dixon and
Zach Scarano each scored twice, while
Spencer Sikes,
Sterling Sikes, and
Joe Hapak tallied one goal apiece.
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Wabash took a 5-0 lead in the first period before Hiram (1-9, 0-5 NCAC) scored for the first time. The Terriers never drew closer for the remainder of the contest.
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Samuel Stewart recorded nine saves as goalkeeper in the victory. Wabash outshot Hiram 48-39 and put 34 shots on goal compared to 21 for the Terriers. The Little Giants finished 1-of-5 in extra-man opportunities, grabbed 54 ground balls, and won 19 faceoffs.
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Wabash (5-6, 1-3 NCAC) returns home to face Ohio Wesleyan University Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Mud Hollow Stadium.
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