BELMONT, N.C. - Preseason All-American Noah Haas scored three goals, but the #11 Belmont Abbey Men's Lacrosse team lost to #15 Limestone 20-9 this afternoon. It was the season opener for both teams. HOW IT HAPPENED Haas got the scoring started, but seven straight scores by Limestone gave the Saints a 7-1 lead when the opening quarter ended In the second, Haas again scored early. Midway through the period, he scored a man-up goal, which made it a 10-4 Saints lead. Limestone held an 11-4 lead at halftime In the third, LU scored three straight before Kamren Thomas was able to give The Abbey a score. The Saints had an 18-5 advantage heading into the final quarter The fourth was The Abbey's best quarter. Bailey Williams scored in the opening minute of the period, off a pass from Luke Spanier Noah Sexton scored two goals in a row, while Austin Hasen capped off the scoring. Limestone, though, won 20-9 at the end On the day, Haas was the Crusader leader with three goals. Sexton and Hasen each scored twice James Bucher caused three Limestone turnovers. Thomas Sullivan made 13 saves in goal UP NEXT Belmont Abbey will welcome Florida Tech to Alumni Field next Saturday, February 12 for a 1 p.m. contest.