By Nick Porter

BUENA VISTA, Va.—On senior day the Southern Virginia University men's lacrosse team won big over the Methodist Monarchs at The Fields on Tuesday. Knights' seniors Mike Bangerter and Jason Wynne each scored in their final home game.

"I'm proud to be see the team get a big win today, a great way to finish the 2016 regular season," commented head coach Jason Lamb. "Our graduating players (Jason Wynne & Mike Bangerter) were properly honored for their commitment and hard work and it was great to see them both score today." 

Southern Virginia (6-9-, 2-6 CAC) opened the game with a three-goal spree in the first two minutes. Season goal leader Casey Rich and seniors Mike Bangerter and Jason Wynne found the back of the net just seconds after one another.

Methodist (7-8) answered with three consecutive goals of their own before Rich scored two to end the quarter and the Knights scored seven unanswered goals in the second period. 

Although the Monarchs outscored the Knights 6-4 in the second half Southern Virignia triumphed 16-9.

Rich and Payton Kimber led the team with four goals apiece and an assist (Rich with two). Bangerter, Spencer Tunick and Zach Danneman (two assists) each had a pair of goals while Wynne scored his first career goal. Brady Cook also added a goal and two assists for the Knights.

Ian Arave and Derek Lamb split time in goal. Arave allowed three goals and recorded two saves while Lamb snagged six saves with six goals.

"After today we will wait anxiously to see if we have earned our way into the CAC playoffs." The Knights fate will depend on losses from St. Mary's and Marymount this week.