MOUNT VERNON, IA - The Calvin men's lacrosse team dropped a 15-6 decision to Cornell College Saturday afternoon.

Cornell (2-5) outscored Calvin 11-2 in the first including 5-0 in the second quarter to gain control of the game.

Calvin (2-7) played Cornell on even terms in the second half as both teams scored four goals over the final 30 minutes of play.

Cornell held a 36-26 shots at goal advantage although the Knights outshot Cornell 13-6 in the fourth quarter.

Chris Griffin and Tyson Butler scored a pair of goals for the Knights while Jonathan VanderLaan and Nate Ray scored one goal apiece. Griffin also had one assist on the afternoon.

Butler had a team-high seven ground balls while senior Luke Bosscher had six.

Mitch Alexander had 10 saves in goal for the Knights.

Calvin will now prepare for its MIAA opener which will take place on Saturday when the Knights host Olivet at 1 p.m.