Box Score SAVANNAH, Ga. – The No. 16 Saint Leo men's lacrosse team overcame Queens' early start showcasing a six-goal run that would ultimately outlast the Royals, 13-7. The win raises the Saint Leo's overall record to 5-1, Queens' record drops to 2-3.
Jake Gilmour led the Lions' attack with three goals, one assist. On the season, Gilmour has already racked up 30 points with 17 goals, 13 assists.
In the net,
Thomas Tatarian added 17 more saves to his season count of 88.
The Basics
Final Score: #16 Saint Leo Lions 13, Queens University of Charlotte (N.C.) 7
Location: Savannah, Ga. | Scarborough Complex | Jug Knight Field
Records: SLU (5-1) | QU (2-3)
How It Happened...
1Q | The Royals broke through Saint Leo's backline for an early 2-0 lead.
Julian Taylor goal assisted by
Ethan Ticehurst got things rolling for the Lions.
Matt Shand's unassisted goal leveled the scoreboard before the end of the first quarter. | Tied 2-2 |
2Q | Saint Leo continued to build on its two-goal run for the end of the first quarter. The Lions offense displayed four more goals led by
Charlie Kurtenbach with two assists and a goal.
Jake Gilmour scored two goals and an assist during the second stanza. | Saint Leo 8-4 |
3Q | Zach Lysyk assisted by
Kyle Pauwels goal was match by an unassisted Royals goal, 9-5. The Lions handed in two more goals from
Anthony Visintin assisted by Lysyk and an unassisted goal by
Daniel Sparks. | Saint Leo 11-5 |
4Q | The Lions added another pair of goals sandwiched between Queens' last two goals.
Jake Gilmour tallied his third of the day assisted by
Kyle Pauwels.
Philip Buque posted Saint Leo's 13
th for the six goal victory. | Saint Leo 13-7 |
Points to Note
- Saint Leo took 43 shots, placing 23 on frame.
- Jake Gilmour earned four points scoring three goals, one assist.
- Defensively, the Lions cleared 27-of-28 attempts.
- Thomas Tatarian added 17 more saves to his season count of 88.
For Queens
- Queens took 35 shots, placing 24 on frame.
- The Royals goals came off seven different sticks.
- The defensive earned a perfect 21-21 day in clear attempts.
- Anthony Valenza earned 10 saves in net.
Up Next
Saint Leo returns to University Turf Stadium on Wednesday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. to host the No. 13 Lindenwood University Lions.
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