SAINT LEO, Fla. –  The Saint Leo women's lacrosse team's hot season start continued on Saturday against Davenport University. The Lions downed the Panthers 19-7, extending the program's winning streak to 3-0.

Sabrina Sanacore led the Lions with five goals off eight shots. Leslie Ferguson's dynamic day featured three goals, six ground balls and two caused turnovers. Sarah Pierson dominated the possession game with six draw controls, three caused turnovers, six ground balls and two goals.

In net, Erin Davis earned four saves in 30 minutes of action while allowing three goals.

Head Coach Caitlin Hansen said, "Our defense fueled our offense today. Our middies and attackers combined for 17 caused turnovers, which kept the ball in our attacking end. Our attack got multiple people involved with 8 different goal scorers, including Sabrina Sanacore and her new career high five goals.

"We were strong on ground balls all game and our defensive unit and goalkeeping was solid," continued Hansen. "They held Davenport to under 10 goals, which is the third game in a row the defense has done that. It was a great note to end the month of February on. Now, we head into March and our first regional match-ups in North Carolina next weekend."

 
The Basics
Final Score: Saint Leo Lions 19, Davenport Panthers 7
Location: Saint Leo, Fla. | University Turf Stadium  
Records: SLU (3-0)| DU (0-1)
 
How It Happened...
1H | Tied at 1-1, Saint Leo's offense netted four consecutive goals off the stick of Sabrina Sanacore, Lexie Walstad, Leslie Ferguson and a free position goal by Kaylah Walstad. Ferguson answered the Panthers second goal with a man-down free position shot at 17:27. The Lions added two more goals to their lead before Davenport earned their third goal. Six more Saint Leo goals filled the remainder of the second half. | Saint Leo 14-3 |
2H | Davenport ended the Lions running clock advantage opening the second half with two goals, 14-5 at 26:40. The scoreboard was peppered with alternating goals by each team moving the board to 16-7. Saint Leo finished the contest with a strong three goal run. | Saint Leo 19-7 |
 
Points to Note

• Sabrina Sanacore scored five goals from eight shots and added a ground ball to her big offensive day.
• Leslie Ferguson scored three goals while picking up six ground balls and causing two turnovers.
• Sarah Pierson scored two goals, won six draw controls, picked up six ground balls and caused four turnovers.
• Saint Leo caused 19 turnovers while only surrendering 13 turnovers over Davenport's 31 turnovers, five caused turnovers.
• Erin Davis earned the 'W' in the net with four saves, allowing three goals in her 30 minutes of action. Rebecca Halley tallied two saves, allowed four goals in 25:34 minutes. Emma Crafton closed out the game with 4:26 minutes of play.

For Davenport

• Ryann Deuel scored three goals for the Panthers earned a draw controls and a ground ball.
• Taylor Ries netted two goals off four shots.
• Scored three goals in the first half, four goals in the second half.
• Alex Yates racked up 11 saves while protecting the Panthers net for the full 60 minutes.

 
Up Next
The Lions will be tested on the road for the first time this season on Friday, March 2 at Belmont Abbey starting at 4:00 p.m. Live video and stats will be provided. Links can be found at http://www.saintleolions.com/schedule.aspx?path=wlax.  
 
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