The men's lacrosse team jumped out to a big lead early on Sunday at Hunter Stadium and ended with a 22-9 victory over Central Michigan.

The Lions outscored their opposition by an 8-1 margin in the second period to lead 13-4 at halftime. Lindenwood kept pulling away in the second-half with a 9-5 advantage.

Tyler Davis scored six goals, including four in that big second quarter. Sam Spallitta added four goals, Jordan McKay had a hat trick, and Greg Cameron and Justin Stuebing each had two scores. Other goals came from Jack Carroll, Emilios Papanastasious, Josh Arras, Steven Shelley, and Austin Lahr.

Lindenwood improves to 6-4 on the year. The Lions will face Illinois State on Thursday in a neutral site contest in O'Fallon, Ill.