TIFFIN --  The Heidelberg University men's lacrosse team was defeated by Ohio Northern University on Saturday afternoon. The Polar Bears scored early and often in the 25-6 victory.

Senior Alex Bruder recorded a hat trick for Heidelberg with three goals in the second half of play.  

ONU blanked the Student Princes in the first quarter, with eight goals being scored by the Polar Bears. 

Liam Weaver scored the first goal for the Student Princes in the second quarter with an assist from Bruder. 

Weaver scored again in the fourth quarter with a second assist from Brudder. David Weaver scored the final goal of the game for The 'Berg with 8:25 remaining in the fourth quarter, with an assist from Michael Stiemly. 

Freshman Cian Howery made 17 saves in the loss, with 74 shots coming from ONU in the contest.  

The Student Princes will be back in action on Saturday March, 13 for their first road game of the season at Otterbein.