LaGrange, Ga. - Carroll men's lacrosse dropped their spring break opener on Sunday afternoon, losing to LaGrange (Ga.) 23-8. Carroll (1-4) had 50 shot attempts in the contest, including 21 shots on goal, but couldn't capitalize on the opportunities. 

Goalie Jake Gehl collected six saves in the contest. Four different Pioneers scored, including a hat trick from Ethan Phillips. Sophomore Jake Wright led the Carroll defense with 14 ground balls, which tied his career high.  

Carroll came into the game with an offensive focus as they went shot-for-shot with LaGrange for much of the game. The difference in the first period was 10 goals going through for Panthers and just one goal being scored by the Pioneers, at the hands of Ethan Phillips three minutes into the contest. Carroll was blanked for the remainder of the opening period, finding themselves in 10-1 hole after one. 

The Pioneers found offensive momentum in the third period, as they scored four goals on 13 shots. Brady Conwell scored two goals, both unassisted, along with Ethan Phillips tallying an unassisted goal. Nick White also scored in the third, assisted by Brady Conwell. 

Carroll did not break as they continued to get good looks throughout the game, but LaGrange continued to capitalize on their opportunities and build the Panther lead, ending with a final score of 23-8. 

Carroll continues their Spring Break road trip in Montgomery, Al. on Wednesday, March 13 as they take on Huntingdon College at 6 p.m.