SALT LAKE CITY, Utah--Westminster's men's lacrosse team recognized its 12 seniors before the start of todays game against Colorado State University-Pueblo (CSUP).  The Griffins (6-6, 3-0 RMAC) defeated the Thunderwolves (6-5, 1-2 RMAC), 15-11, and moved one step closer to winning the regular season and hosting the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Championship.

The Griffins took a commanding lead as eight different players scored for a 10-5 first-half lead.

Senior Cole Flinders scored his second goal and senior Kolton Atkinson completed a hat-trick to increase Westminster's lead by one at the end of the third period.

The Thunderwolves went on a 4-1 run and cut Westminster's lead down to three, 13-10. A goal from junior Nick Marcy and Atkinson stopped CSUP's run to make it 15-10 with a little over one minute left in the game.

Senior Ian Sime made took charge in the cage and made 15 saves.

Marcy was 4-5 for shots on goal and recorded seven points with three goals and four assists.

Atkinson scored four goals with 8-9 shots on goal.  He also tallied an assist for five points.  Flinders and freshman Easton Albert each scored twice and assisted a goal for three points.

Westminster's next game is at Colorado Mesa (7-6, 2-1 RMAC) on Saturday, Apr. 20.