ROME, Ga. — The Berry College men's lacrosse team topped Marymount University in the team's home opener in a dominant 18-5 showing. The Vikings improved to 2-5 on the year.

Chris Berchock and Luke Koferl led the Vikings offensively, each scoring four goals apiece. Riley Brogdon earned the win in cage, recording seven saves.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Vikings surrendered an early goal, but rebounded to hold a 3-2 lead after the first quarter.
• Berry went up 4-2 in the second, but Marymount found the back of the net twice in under 30 seconds to even the score.
• Berry added two more to take a 6-4 lead at the half.
• The second half was dominated by Berry. The Vikings outscored the Saints 12-1 to secure the victory.

BERRY STANDOUTS:

• Luke Koferl: 4 G, 1 AST, 7 SH, 5 SOG
• Chris Berchock 4 G, 7 SH, 4 SOG
• Justin Westbrook: 2 G, 2 AST, 6 SH, 4 SOG
• Matthew Tatum: 2 G, 2 SH, 2 SOG
• Andrew Elgin: 2 G 2 AST, 8 SH, 4 SOG

UP NEXT:

Berry will host Southwestern (Tex.) on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.