Box Score SAINT LEO, Fla. – The no. 14 Saint Leo men's lacrosse team claimed a 17-12 decision over no. 16 Lindenwood on Wednesday. The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) top 20 showdown victory raises Saint Leo's overall record to 6-1 before the start of Sunshine State Conference competition.

Kyle Pauwels was unstoppable handing in nine points scoring seven goals and two assists along with picking up two ground balls.

Charlie Kurtenbach had a day scoring one, assisting in seven for an eight-point game. He also earned six ground balls and caused three turnovers.

Thomas Tatarian earned his sixth win in goal gobbling 12 saves.

Jake Gilmour celebrated another career mile marker, scoring his 100^th goal in the first quarter (5:21). The senior attacker will enter SSC play with 101 goals, 97 assists.
 
The Basics
Final Score: #14 Saint Leo Lions 17, #16 Lindenwood Lions 12
Location: Saint Leo, Fla. | University Turf Stadium
Records: SLU (6-1) | LU (3-2)
 
How It Happened...
1Q | Kyle Pauwels' unassisted goal leveled the scoreboard 1-1. Lindenwood quickly retook the early lead within the minute. Saint Leo's offense generated four goals, the longest scoring run allowed of the game: Daniel Sparks from Charlie Kurtenbach, CJ Stowell from Kurtenbach, Jake Gilmour from Kyle Pauwls (man-up) and Philip Buque from Anthony Visintin (man-up). The gap didn't last long as the visiting Lions chipped away the host's lead with a pair of goals interrupted by Kyle Pauwels goal assisted by Kurtenbach. | Saint Leo 6-6 |
2Q | Saint Leo outscored Lindenwood 6-2 in the second stanza. Lindenwood briefly retook the lead with an opening quarter goal with 12:38 remaining, 7-6. Saint Leo recorded two three-goal runs for the four goal halftime advantage. | Saint Leo 12-8 |
3Q | The back and forth narrative continued as each team posted two more goals. Lindenwood's two unassisted goals moved the game to 12-10. Saint Leo finished the quarter with two goals of the sticks of Kyle Pauwls assisted by Kurtenbach and then a Kurtenbach goal assisted by Ethan Ticehurst. | Saint Leo 14-10 |
4Q | Lindenwood's Sam Heaton scored two more for the visiting Lions. Heaton took advantage of a man-up situation at 12:16 and tallied an unassisted goal with 8:13 remaining. Anthony Visintin caught Lindenwood sleeping, scoring a quick empty net goal coming out of a timeout. | Saint Leo 17-12 |
 
Points to Note

• Saint Leo ripped 36 shots, placing 25 on frame forcing eight saves by Lindenwood.
• The offensive scored during 4-of-9 extra man opportunities.
• Saint Leo won the face off battle securing 21 compared to Lindenwood's 12.
• Kyle Pauwels tallied nine points from seven goals, two assists while Charlie Kurtenbach rolled out a goal and seven assists.
• Jake Gilmour reached career milestone of 100 goals.

For Lindenwood

• Lindenwood released 36 shots, putting 24 on frame forcing 12 saves by Saint Leo.
• The visiting Lions were led by Sam Heaton's three goals, two ground balls.
• Colin Domek and Sean Darroch each handed in a pair of goals.

 
Up Next
On Saturday, March 24 at 1:00 p.m. Saint Leo hosts Embry-Riddle to kick off competition in the Sunshine State Conference.
 
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