Men’s Lax looks to protect unbeaten home record this weekend

By Blair Hooper

ROME – The Shorter University men’s lacrosse team will suit up for its 2012 home opener on Friday, Feb. 24 as it will face Lees-McRae College, coached by former Shorter graduate assistant Andy Nesdill, at 6 pm on Ben Brady Field.

The men’s lacrosse program is the only team at Shorter to have an undefeated record on Ben Brady Field, going 3-0 during the 2011 season — its first as a program. The Hawks aim to earn another win to bring the total to four this Friday.

The Hawks (1-2) opened up the season Feb. 10 on the road at Coker College in Hartsville, S.C., and were dealt a 14-7 loss. On the same road trip the Hawks also took their first win of the season, beating the University of North Carolina-Charlotte 18-15 two days later.

Following its game with Lees-McRae on Friday, the men’s lacrosse team will play at home again on Sunday, February 26 against Lindenwood. Game time is to be determined for Sunday’s game.