The University of Tennessee’s lacrosse club team swept to victories over

three teams last weekend, including the No. 14-ranked and defending

conference-champion Georgia Bulldogs, at the Intramural field.

The wins improved Tennessee’s record to 5-0 and boosted them into first

place in the Southern Collegiate Conference.

On Friday, the Vols steamrolled North Carolina-Charlotte in freezing

conditions, 21-2.

The 49ers brought just 10 players with them, and therefore had no available

substitutes.

Freshman Jason Lewis notched four goals for the Vols in the win.

On Saturday, the Vols upset Georgia, 11-9, after trailing for three

quarters. It was their first victory over the Bulldogs in three years.

Lewin and fellow freshman Nate Tutt contributed three goals apiece for

Tennessee.

“The Georgia game was a huge win,” said midfielder Thomas Brinly, who

scored twice against the Bulldogs. “It always helps your confidence when

you beat a higher-ranked team.”

The Vols completed their big weekend with a 21-6 spanking of 25th-ranked

Indiana. Lewin and Mark Mashie led the way with four goals each as 10

players scored for Tennessee.

“The Indiana game was a big chance for a letdown. We came out a little

lackadaisical,” said Brinly of the Vols, who fell behind early to the

Hoosiers.

An 8-0 run by Tennessee put all doubts to rest, though, as the Vols

eventually ran away with the contest.

Next up for Tennessee is a match with No. 5 Illinois Friday at 6:30 p.m. at

the Intramural field.

— Staff reports were used in compiling this story.