GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro College men's lacrosse team dropped their season opener to the Marlins of Virginia Wesleyan Saturday 13-5.
 
Greensboro struck for the game's first goal just over three minutes into the first half. With the Pride playing a man down, following an unfortunate penalty, goalkeeper Christopher Stallings made long feed down the field to Michael Meley who was able to tuck the ball into the bottom corner of the goal.
 
The Pride was able to hold on to their lead before the Marlins struck for the final three goals of the period to take a 3-1 lead into the second.
 
Early in the second, Davis Miller picked up a ground ball and beat the Marlins keeper to pull Greensboro back to within one, but Virginia Wesleyan went on to extend their lead out to 6-2 with three straight goals over the next four minutes. With time winding down in the half, Michael Halladay connected with Austin Abourjilie for Greensboro's third goal of the afternoon, which pulled the Pride to within three at the break.
 
However, the Pride was not able to get any closer for the remainder of the game as the Marlins outscored them 6-2 over the final 30 minutes of action.
 
Abourjilie finished the day with two goals and one assist. Stallings finished the game 26 saves but was credited with the loss.
 
The Pride men will return to action Wednesday when they host the Quakers of Guilford College. For more information on Greensboro College men's lacrosse, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.