SAINT LEO, Fla. - While Saturday afternoon served as Senior Day for the Saint Leo men's lacrosse team, but it was a freshman's performance that lifted the Lions to victory over the No. 17-ranked Lynn University Fighting Knights, 11-5.

Freshman Justin Robinson, who entered the game with just two goals scored up to this point, went off for five goals for the Lions, including three-straight makes over the second and third periods, giving the Lions the momentum they needed.

As it was Senior Day, it was only fitting that Dylan Yonts, who tallied a goal and two assists against Lynn, broke the Saint Leo single season record for points, as he finished the game at 57. The record of 55 was set in 2010 by Kyle Marceau.

Also fitting, senior keeper Dave Moore broke the Saint Leo career record for wins by a keeper, moving his total to 31. The previous record was held by David Erdman, who hit 30 wins between the 2007-10 seasons.

Overall the Lions' seniors had an impressive day as Yonts tallied his goal and two assists, Chad Marino dished out two assists, while Matt Weller added one goal and one assist. On the face, Will Cothron was dominate, winning 12 of 16 attempts, adding five ground balls to his total. In net, Moore was playing as he drank from the fountain of youth, making saves left and right, totaling up 13, including six crucial ones in the final quarter.

The Basics
Final Score: Saint Leo 11 | #17 Lynn 5
Location: University Turf Stadium
Records: Saint Leo 8-3 | #17 Lynn 8-4

How It Happened 

1Q | It was low scoring to start the game, as Lynn tallied the only goal of the period. Anthony Rainone hit Mikey Urso for the score. The Lions forced the Fighting Knights into five turnovers in the period. | LU 1-0 |

2Q | The Lions fell behind 2-0 just two minutes into the period before Yonts tallied his goal at the 9:13 mark. Lynn netted their third as Peter Masters hit Austin Jerhoff, giving the visitors a 3-1 advantage. Insert Justin Robinson. The rookie tallied his first of the game at the 3:45 mark, bringing the game to a 3-2 score in favor of Lynn heading into the half, but that goal awoke something with in the freshman that would carry over | LU 3-2 |

3Q | Robinson picked up where he left off, grabbing a pass from Weller to tally his second-straight for the Lions, tying the game at three-all. Just minutes later, Robinson tallied the hat-trick, giving the Lions their first lead of the game. Lynn evened it up at four, and tagged on a fifth, taking a 5-4 lead, before Robinson hit the back of the cage for his fourth of the game, tying it back up. Jake Gilmour tallied his first score of the game as he was hit by Matt Scharr for the score. | SLU 6-5 |

4Q | In the final quarter, the Lions continued their offensive run as Mike McDonough grabbed the pass from Yonts for just his second career goal. Robinson added on his fifth off a Marino dish, which was followed by another Marino dish that hit Charlie Kurtenbach for the slam-dunk shot. Weller tagged on his goal, and in the final seconds of the game, Yonts hit Dickson with the pass, and Dickson put it home. | SLU 11-5 |             

Up Next
Saint Leo heads to No. 3 Tampa for an SSC showdown on Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. 

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