St. Louis – No. 16 Maryville men's lacrosse used a huge third quarter to break away and down Alabama Huntsville 17-5. The Saints scored all six goals in the third quarter and eight-in-a-row to pull away in the second half. Ben Mickett and Reid Usrey both finished with three goals and two assists, while Zach Baker notched a hat trick. Garrett Rivers led a stout defensive effort with five ground balls and four caused turnovers, while Derek Radke made 10 saves in the cage.
 
Alabama Huntsville recap
Clayton Cerett opened the scoring in the opening minute before UAH tied the game. Ethan Olson and Mickett scored for a 3-1 edge. The Chargers pulled one score back but Mickett and Cerett found the back of the net for a 5-2 margin after 15 minutes. The teams traded goals in the second quarter as the Saints settled for a 7-4 advantage at halftime.
 
The Saints peppered the UAH goal but broke through in the third on Baker's first. He scored again 37 seconds later and a Matt Martyn tally made it three goals in 1:23. Baker completed his third-quarter hat trick, and Usrey fired in another score. Colin Tobias capped the spree as the Saints led 13-4 heading into the fourth.
 
Usrey and Mickett both scored man-up goals to open the fourth for a 15-4 advantage as the Saints cruised to the victory.

Statistical Leaders
Goals: Zach Baker, Ben Mickett, Reid Usrey - 3
Assists: four players - 2
Points: Ben Mickett, Reid Usrey - 5
Ground Balls: Shea Raeburn - 6
Caused Turnovers: Garrett Rivers - 4
Faceoff Wins: Andrew Skifstad - 9
Saves: Dylan Radke - 10
 
Records
Maryville: 3-1
Alabama Huntsville: 3-3
 
What's Next?
The Saints are right back at the Maryville Athletic Complex as they host Lynn University at Noon Monday, March 4.