By MacKenzie Tuttle, Digital Content Supervisor

MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – Jason Wilhelm and Chris Berchock each scored three goals as the Berry College men's lacrosse team defeated Huntingdon College 20-6 in their season opener on Saturday afternoon.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Vikings scored at least three goals in all four quarters of the game, ensuring the victory.
• Berry remained ahead 9-3 at halftime.
• Berry led the game in nearly every offensive category, including shots (52-25), shots on goal (33-10), assists (16-6) and ground balls (33-26).
• The Vikings also forced 23 Hawks' turnovers to their 13.

BERRY STATISTICAL STANDOUTS:

• Wilhelm: 3 goals, 5 shots, 3 SOG
• Berchock: 3 goals, 4 shots, 3 SOG
• Quentin Johnson: 2 goals, 7 assists, 2 shots, 2 SOG
• Paolo Falzi: 2 goals, 2 shots, 2 SOG
• Luke Koferi: 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots, 3 SOG
• Andrew Elgin: 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots, 5 SOG
• Bailey Martin: 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots, 2 SOG
• Justin Westbrook: 1 goal, 3 assists, 3 shots, 2 SOG
• Matthew Tatum: 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 SOG
• Hudson Harris: 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots, 3 SOG
• Thomas Brennan: 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots, 1 SOG
• McKinley Gannon: 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots, 2 SOG

HUNTINGDON STATISTICAL STANDOUTS:

• Brandon Scheele: 2 goals, 3 shots, 2 SOG
• Mac Puller: 1 goal, 3 shots, 1 SOG
• Austen Saucier: 1 goal, 2 shots, 2 SOG
• Kendrick Ballard: 1 goal, 4 shots, 1 SOG
• Karson Hastings: 1 goal, 3 assists, 2 shots, 2 SOG

NOTABLES:

• The Vikings are now 1-0 on the season.
• The Hawks fall to 1-1 on the year.
• Kevin Murphy earned the win in goal for Berry (4 GA, 4 SV).

UP NEXT:

The Vikings will play Piedmont College in their next matchup on Friday, Feb. 17 at 4:00pm.