Lindenwood freshman long stick midfielder Grame Hossack and Mizzou senior long stick midfielder and captain James Spink stand in a sun spot at the 50 yard line of Hunter Stadium waiting for the opening faceoff.

Lindenwood junior midfielder John Pettis tries to knock the ball lose by slashing Mizzou freshman midfielder Matt Ward. Early in the first half neither team was able to keep the ball in the offensive zone.

The physical play caused several turnover in transition. Slashes to the elbows were the top cause of turnovers during the game.

Mizzou sophomore attack Matt Vollmer sets a pick on Lindenwood junior defenseman Jake Crews in an attempt to create space behind the net for fellow sophomore attack Tim Adams.

Adams avoided a penalty after holding Crew’s stick. Much of the clutching and grabbing occurred on the perimeter of the field.

Eventually Adams was able to run the corner and move back toward the middle of the field.

The Tigers took an early 1-0 lead, but a few minutes later LU sophomore attack Jack Rohan scored to tie the game.

Senior midfielder Richard Wilson prepares to intercept a pass at midfield as Hossack runs along the near side. LU was able to keep the ball in the offensive zone several times because of arrant Mizzou passes.

LU senior midfielder Jack Caroll toward the net. He was opposed by Mizzou freshman attack Tony Bradshaw. Both teams focused its defense on the slot most of the night.

Forcing contact was the main defensive strategy for Mizzou when LU tried to drive to the net.

Contact occurred in the middle of the field as well. Pettis lowers a shoulder on his man to move him away from an incoming pass.

Senior midfielder Kyle O’Donnell receives a pass. O’Donnell is one of the Lindenwood players responsible for running the point.

Lindenwood freshman attack Andrew Szczepan is roughed. Mizzou took penalties and game LU the man advantage several times.

Minutes after the penalty against Szczepan, Nelson cross checked LU senior midfielder Josh Arras.

LU sophomore midfielder Carter McCracken passed to Arras. McCraken said he enjoys the LU-Mizzou lacrosse rivalry.

The Lions lead at the beginning of the second half. LU won the half’s opening draw before scoring shortly afterward.

Lindenwood senior midfielder William DelGrosso pushes Ward to the sideline. Mizzou was kept away from the LU goal early in the second half.

During the fourth quarter Mizzou battled back and scored three unanswered before LU added a few extra goals during garbage time.

At least one LU player broke a stick during the scrimmage and had to retrieve a new one from the sideline.

Lindenwood eventually was able to close out the Tigers. They greeted friends and family on the field after the post-scrimmage huddle.