COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Bellarmine Knights dropped a 9-5 decision to the host Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday afternoon in the Midwest Lacrosse Classic played in Ohio Stadium (the Horseshoe).

The Knights jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead as Tucker Ciessau and Jack Perkins each registered goals in the game's first 5:32. 

However, Bellarmine's offense then hit a dry spell that lasted until the 3:58 mark of the third period when Daniel Zamora scored his second goal of the season. During that span, the Buckeyes scored six times.

After Zamora's goal—the only score by either team in the third quarter—Ohio State reeled off three straight to take control of the game.  Bellarmine's Brian Wall and Ciessau added late goals to make the final margin four.

The Knights owned a 37-24 shot advantage, but the Buckeyes led in shots on goal 18-14.

The remaining statistics were very even.  Each team had nine saves; each team had 23 groundballs; each team won eight faceoffs.  However, the Buckeyes were not flagged for any penalties while the Knights had three with OSU going 1-3 in extra man opportunities.

Bellarmine slips to 2-4 on the season, and Ohio State improves to 5-1.

The Knights return to action on March 12 as they open Southern Conference play with a home contest against Mercer.  Faceoff is set for 1 p.m.

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