Sophomore Gunnar Elder of East Grand Rapids, Michigan (East Grand Rapids HS), scored three goals to lead the Hope College men's lacrosse team during a 19-8 loss to Albion on Wednesday at Van Andel Stadium.

The Flying Dutchmen fell to 5-10 overall and 1-4 in MIAA play. Albion clinched a share of the MIAA title with the victory.

Sophomore Zach Weber of Ann Arbor, Michigan (Pioneer HS), scored twice in the first period as Hope jumped to a 3-1 lead 6 ½ minutes into the match.

Albion, however, answered with 16 of the game's next 18 goals over the next two periods.

Hope closes the 2015 season on Saturday when the Flying Dutchmen host Calvin for a 1 p.m. match at Van Andel Stadium.