GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Hampton University lacrosse team opened its 2019 season on Sunday by falling to Furman 26-6.

Hampton recorded goals by Elliott Johnson, III with two, while Lonnie Jones, Derian Williams-Sturdivant, Nathan Brungot and Jonathan Napier added one each.

Napier scored the first goal of the season for Hampton with 10:24 left in the opening period as Hampton trailed 2-1.  The Paladins scored the next four to close the opening frame up 6-1. 

Furman pushed the lead to 9-1 before Johnson scored the first of his two goals on an extra-man advantage with 4:40 left to bring the Pirates to 9-2.  Furman tallied three more including one to close the half to beat the halftime horn as the hosts held a 12-2 lead at intermission.

Hampton put two on the board in the third period as Jones scored at the 10:13 mark and then assisted on the goal by Williams-Sturdivant with 5:53 left as Hampton trailed 14-5.  Johnson tallied his second of the day with 9:32 left to finish the scoring for Hampton.

The Pirates now play their next four games at home starting on Saturday at 2pm when they face Greensboro College.

For more information on Hampton University lacrosse, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5757 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.