After a tough 9-7 loss to national powerhouse Princeton on Saturday, the men's lacrosse team rebounded Sunday with a 14-7 win over Ohio Wesleyan in the Loyola Invitational Tournament consolation game.

The host school defeated Princeton in the final, 10-9.

The Lions (2-2) received solid performances against Princeton from senior Ted Peddy, junior J.J. Pearl and sophomore Pete Makover. Both Peddy and Makover each scored three goals, while goaltender Pearl turned away 21 Princeton shots.

"We made a good run at Princeton," Coach Glenn Thiel said. "I think we definitely put a scare into them."

On Sunday, Rob Strassberg contibuted three goals and an assist to the winning effort against Ohio Wesleyan. Jim Laverty added two goals and two assists, while both Peddy and Chris Lehman each scored two goals and added an assist.

Thiel said the Lions dominated play against Ohio Wesleyan after the first quarter. During this stretch, the Lions received solid goaltending from Jamie Morse, who registered 15 saves for the game.

As the Lions prepare to host Drexel this Sunday at Jeffrey Field, Thiel said he feels the team is playing well, but he added that some improvements could be made.

"We can become better conditioned at some positions," he said. "We are expected to win against Drexel, then we have to concentrate on Towson State."

Thiel pointed out the two losses have come against two of the top teams in the country. The Lions have dropped games to North Carolina and Princeton, while defeating Ohio Wesleyan and Virginia Military Institute.

The win against VMI on March 7 in Lexington, Va. featured the Lions largest output of goals this season. The Lions defeated VMI, 17-4; Peddy and Chris Marcus each scored three goals, while Greg Guarton and Jim Laverty scored two goals apiece.