By MacKenzie Tuttle, Digital Content Supervisor

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – McKinley Gannon added three goals and three assists for the Vikings, but a strong second half led Colorado College over the Berry College men's lacrosse team 11-8 on Sunday.

Berry jumped out to an early lead, tallying twice within the first quarter to lead 2-1 after the first 15 minutes of play. Colorado College responded, scoring five goals in the second quarter to tie the game at 6-6 going into halftime. The Vikings' Matthew Tatum and Gannon then opened second half play with back-to-back goals to give Berry an 8-6 lead; however, Colorado College rallied for the final five tallies of the game, ensuring the 11-8 victory.

Berry led the contest in shots (42-38), ground balls (30-23) and clears (25-18). The Vikings also forced 23 Colorado College turnovers to their 18, falling to 1-2 on the year with the loss.

BERRY STANDOUTS:

• McKinley Gannon: 3 G, 3 A, 11 SH, 8 SOG, GB
• Chris Berchock: 2 G, 7 SH, 4 SOG, 2 GB
• Justin Westbrook: G, A, 6 SH, 6 SOG
• Matthew Tatum: G, 3 SH, 2 SOG, 4 GB
• Gridley Wright: G, SH, SOG, 2 GB
• Riley Brogdon: 11 GA, 16 SV

COLORADO COLLEGE STANDOUTS:

• Robbie Stern: 4 G, A, 12 SH, 10 SOG, 2 GB, CT
• Tyler Borko: 3 G, 8 SH, 7 SOG
• Daniel Lunghamer: G, A, SH, SOG, GB
• John Sutro: G, 5 SH, 3 SOG, 4 GB
• Boe Gold: G, 3 SH, 2 SOG
• Andrew Harwood: 8 GA, 18 SV

UP NEXT:

Berry will travel to Savannah, Ga., to take on Virginia Wesleyan in their next contest on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 11:00 a.m.