In their ASUN opener, Bellarmine's men's lacrosse team lost to Utah, 20-14, despite three players each scoring hat tricks. Seniors John and Joe Alie, along with sophomore Ezra Moore, combined for 11 goals, marking the team's highest scoring output against Utah in their series history. Utah managed 20 goals, setting a new record for their team in this matchup. Despite a valiant effort by the Knights, including a short-lived scoring spree, they were unable to overcome Utah's lead.

By the Numbers
  • Bellarmine scored 14 goals, tying for their third-most this season.
  • Utah鈥檚 20 goals were the most scored in history against Bellarmine in their matchup.
State of Play
  • Bellarmine falls to 4-8 overall and 0-1 in ASUN play.
  • Utah improves to 6-3 and is 1-0 in ASUN competition.
What's Next

The Knights will face Air Force next in their ASUN home debut this Saturday at noon ET, aiming for redemption after their recent loss.

Bottom Line

While Bellarmine showcased formidable offensive talent, the defense must improve to compete effectively in future games, especially against high-scoring opponents like Utah.