LISLE, Ill. - The Benedictine University men's lacrosse team lost for the first time this season, falling 14-5 to Carthage at home.

Carthage used a four-goal outburst in the second half to gain control of the contest. Tony DePinto opened the scoring in the contest for Benedictine, finding the back of the net with 11:39 left in the first. Corbin Gett tallied his fourth goal of the season to break a 1-1 tie and put Benedictine ahead at 2-1. Carthage tallied three consecutive goals before DePinto struck again late in the first. The Red Men led 4-3 after the first and 8-3 at the half.

Eric Orndorf scored the first goal of the second half, bringing Benedictine within 8-4. Carthage responded moments later with the only other goal of a defensive third quarter. DePinto notched his third goal of the contest with 10:56 remaining to pull Benedictine within 10-5. The Eagles had a man-up opportunity moments later but could not convert. Carthage closed the game with four straight goals to secure the win.

The contest was fairly even statistically. Carthage held a 35-26 edge in shots with 25 on goal. The visitors also held a 44-39 edge in groundballs while winning 15-of-22 faceoffs. DePinto scored three times and added 11 shots. Jeffrey Smitheram started the contest, making six saves before giving way to Jeremy Voyda, who halted three. Gett coralled five groundballs while Jamic Adkins forced three turnovers. 

Benedictine (1-1) hosts Elmhurst on Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m.