Oct. 22-23 at Miami Intercollegiate
Where: Trump National Doral | Miami, Fla.
Men's Golf Notes
- Saint Leo returns to the links after a ninth place finish at the Copperhead Championships at Innisbrook Resort when the head to Miami, Fla. for the Miami Intercollegiate to close out the fall season..
- The Lions saw Alberto Castagnara and Oliver Lilliedahl tie for 24th at four-over, 217. Saint Leo carded rounds of 292, 293 and 292 for its three round total of 877 (+25).
- The Green and Gold fell one spot in the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) top-25 poll from fourth to fifth. In the first rankings of the 2018-19 season on GolfStat.com, the Lions fell in at no. 6 after winning two tournaments and taking ninth at the third.
- Alberto Castagnara (42nd), Oliver Lilliedahl (100th), and Simon Knutsson (107th) were all ranked among the top-150 golfers in Division II. Castagnara stands in the top-45 with a 72.26 adjusted scoring average as Lilliedahl holds a 73.14 and Knutsson a 73.03.
Oct. 23 vs Eckerd | 7 PM
Where: Marion Bowman Activities Center | Saint Leo, Fla.
Records: SLU 12-12, SSC 7-6 | EC 12-11, SSC 4-9
Coverage Links: Live Stats | Video
Volleyball Notes
- Following a 2-1 weekend at the NCAA South Region Crossover including a 3-1 victory over #12 West Florida the Lions return home to continue Sunshine State Conference play against Eckerd.
- The Lions and Tritons met earlier this season in St. Petersburg, Fla. with Saint Leo coming away with a 3-2 victory.
- Four Lions reached double-figures in kills against the Tritons led by sophomore Ashley Quero with 16 kills and two blocks. Freshman setter Cassandra Kamien dished out 50 assists, dug up 10 balls and secured three blocks.
- Eckerd also had four attackers reach double-figures led by Asya Harris who had 20 kills and five digs. Fernanda Reis dished out 60 assists, had eight digs and picked up two blocks.
- The Tritons went 3-0 at the South Region Crossover this past weekend with wins over Mississippi College, Union and Christian Brothers all by 3-0 scores.
- Quero is leading the Lions in conference play this season with 3.14 kills per set. Quero, junior Annabella Arcari, junior Victoria Omoregie, junior Nina Vattovaz and senior Dallas Jasper are all averaging over 2.46 kills per set in conference play.
- Harris leads the Tritons with 3.21 kills per set in SSC play this season. She is joined at the top by Abbie O'Ferrell (2.81 kps) and Paula Hoffmann (2.72 kps).
Oct. 23 vs Tampa | 7 PM
Where: University Soccer Field | Saint Leo, Fla.
Records: SLU 3-9-2, SSC 1-2-6 | UT 6-5-4, SSC 4-3-2
Coverage Links: Live Stats | Video
Women's Soccer Notes
- The Lions will close out the 2018 season honoring its six seniors: Chloe Lelliott, Vanessa Sefriou, Brooke Snoll, Maria Miller, Kirsten Taylor, and Cassidy Place. Senior night will take place before the 7 p.m. kickoff.
- Last week, Saint Leo drew a 1-1 tie at Rollins followed by a 2-0 loss to #9 Barry.
- Carolina Solis-Deleon leads the Green and Gold offense with five goals. She is followed by Laura Hallissey with two goals and a pair of assists.
- In goal, Julia Ortiz has compiled a .671 save percentage going 3-9-2.
- Tampa split last week's action. The Spartans defeated Embry-Riddle 2-1 followed by a 2-1 loss against Florida Tech.
- Moeko Morse is the leading scorer for the Spartans with six goals, one assist. Emily Cady follows with five goals.
- In goal, Megan Bromwell stands with a .742 save percentage, going 6-5-4.
Oct. 23 at Tampa | 7 PM
Where: Noimoli Family Athletic Complex | Tampa, Fla.
Records: SLU 3-12, SSC 0-9 | UT 2-7-4, SSC 2-6-1
Coverage Links: Live Stats | Video
Men's Soccer Notes
- Freshman midfielder, Noah Nixon, scored his first collegiate goal in the 7th minute at #19 Barry on Saturday.
- Senior defender, Yuga Yanagisawa, converted a penalty kick to close the gap, 3-2. Despite the efforts, the Lions fell 4-2.
- On the season, Elias Niesigk leads the Green and Gold offense with six goals, four assists.
- In goal, Christian Evans has accumulated a .524 save percentage going 1-4 while Wessel Berenschot has earned a .680 save percentage going 1-7.
- Tuesday's game marks the close of the Saint Leo men's soccer 2018 season.
- Tampa drew a 2-2 (2OT) tie with #15 Florida Tech on Saturday. The draw marked the eighth extra-time match for Tampa this season. All of Tampa's matches have been decided by a single goal or less.
- Juancho Fernandez (Tampa) tallied the first goal of the game in the 36th minute. A 79th minute goal by Till Neumann (Tampa) answered the Panthers previous two-goal rally.
- On the season, Marcel Salokat leads the Spartans' offense with six goals, three assists.
- In goal, Jake Richards is 2-7-4 with a save percentage of .730.