GREENSBORO, N.C. - Jonathan Avedesian recorded a team-high three goals, but the Pride men's lacrosse team could not overcome Hampden-Sydney, falling 15-8 Wednesday.

Avedesian gave the Pride (1-1) a 1-0 lead just one minute into the contest off an assist by Jervon Speller.

The Tigers (2-1) then answered with three goals to take a two-goal lead before Avedesian struck for a second time, cutting the deficit to 3-2.

However, Hampden-Sydney then ran off four straight goals to lead 7-2.

Gianni Gonzalez scored his first goal of the afternoon to make the score 7-3 at halftime.

Tamarie Sterling tallied a goal with 13 minutes left in the third period before Gonzalez tallied his second and final goal of the afternoon off an assist from Austin Bane, pulling Greensboro to within 7-5.

The Tigers then scored the game's next eight goals to take a 15-5 lead before the Pride scored the final three goals of the afternoon. Charles Stringfellow, Victor Mehrtens, and Avedesian accounted for the goals.

Lamar Jelks picked up a team-high four ground balls, while Gonzalez recorded three.

Ethan Danser took the loss despite making 11 saves.

The Pride men will return to action at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday when they host Guilford College. For more information on Greensboro College men's lacrosse, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.