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Score: Reinhardt 22, Life U 13

Records: Reinhardt, 4-0 (AAC, 2-0); Life U, 1-3 (AAC, 0-2)

MARIETTA, Ga. - The Life U men's lacrosse team fell behind early and never recovered in a 22-13 loss to Reinhardt University Saturday evening at Lupo Family Field. 

The Eagles outscored the Running Eagles 12-3 in the first half, building an insurmountable advantage.

It did not take long for RU to take control, the Eagles went on a 5-0 run before Life U cracked the scoreboard on a goal by Jacob Long with 1:05 left in the first quarter.

The Eagles scored seven more times in the first half to build the nine-goal advantage going to the break.

Life U fought back in the second half, as both teams held each other to ten points with the Running Eagle outscoring RU in the third 5-4. 

Long led Life U again scoring with five goals while adding one assist totaling 18 goals so far this season. 

Tristan Berry, Brayden Hittle and Mackoy Bodmer also added a pair of goals. Josh Bell and Cole Gardner also added a goal each while Bell added two assists. 

Goalkeeper Colin Willis made 20 saves in the loss.

Up next, the Running Eagles will take on Shorter University Saturday March 9 at 5 p.m. at Lupo Family Field.