Hickory, N.C. – Matt Martyn scored twice but the Maryville men's lacrosse team dropped its season opener at No. 3 Lenoir-Rhyne. The Saints took a 1-0 lead through Martin four minutes into the game. The Bears used a run late in the first quarter to build a margin and kept the Saints at bay in a 19-4 decision.
 
Lenoir-Rhyne Recap
Matt Martyn scored the first goal of the season as the Saints grabbed a 1-0 lead. He took a feed from Justin Morgan and fired in the opening goal of 2023. The Bears tied the game one minute later and went on to take a 6-1 edge into the second quarter. The hosts scored to open the second before Martyn again fired in a goal. Lenoir-Rhyne settled for a 10-2 lead at halftime.
 
The Bears began the second half with six straight goals but the Saints closed the quarter with a burst. Maryville tallied two straight goals to end the third period. Ethan Olson notched a goal with an assist from Justin Simonson, and Reid Usrey fired in the fourth goal of the game for the Saints.
 
Statistical Leaders:
Goals: Matt Martyn - 2
Assists: Justin Morgan and Justin Simonson - 1
Points: Matt Martyn - 2
Ground Balls: Garrett Rivers - 4
Caused Turnovers: Carter Bies - 2
Saves: Stephen DeSantis - 10
 
Records
Maryville: 0-1
No. 3 Lenoir-Rhyne: 1-0
 
What's Next?
The Saints host their home opener Saturday, Feb. 11, when they host Lincoln Memorial for a 1 p.m. contest at the Maryville Lacrosse/Field Hockey Field.