Box Score SAINT LEO, Fla. –  Leslie Ferguson's four goal game was not enough to lift the No. 17 Saint Leo Lions over the No.18/No.19 New York Institute of Technology Bears in a 12-6 loss. The Bears entered the game ranked No. 18 by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) while No. 19 by US Lacrosse Magazine. Saint Leo played host as No. 17 voted by US Lacrosse Magazine. Thursday's non-conference loss lowers the Lions overall record to 7-2.

Ferguson netted four goals, two off free position shots while she picked up four ground balls and caused two turnovers. The junior from Marietta, Georgia is on the heels of breaking two school season records in goals and points. Her four goal game raises her season count to 37, followed by 10 assists for a 47 points. The current school record stands at 45 goals, 52 points. 

In net, Erin Davis posted a stellar 12 save game but was forced to take the loss.
 
The Basics
Final Score: New York Institute of Technology 12, Saint Leo 6
Location: Saint Leo, Fla. | University Turf Stadium
Records: NYIT (6-2), SLU (7-2)

How It Happened...
1H | Sabrina Sanacore converted a free position shot to put Saint Leo on the board. Leslie Ferguson's goal at 11:21 made it a 2-2 tie. The Bears closed the half with four unanswered goals. | NYIT 6-2 |
2H | NYIT netted two more adding up to a six goal run. Delaney Chrisco's man-down goal assisted by Sanacore handed the Lions' their third goal. NYIT continued to press the Lions' defense finding three more goals, 11-3. Leslie Ferguson put together two back-to-back goals, first from a man-up free position followed by another man-up goal. The Bears tallied their last goal at 4:43. Ferguson snuck in one more goal converting a free position shot. |NYIT 12-6 |
 
Points to Note

• Leslie Ferguson scored four goals; the Lions' second, fourth, fifth and sixth. She added four ground balls and two caused turnovers to her work day.
• Sabrina Sanacore netted her 18^th season goal to open scoring for the Lions against the Bears.
• Sarah Pierson grabbed five draw controls.
• Erin Davis gobbled 12 saves.

For NYIT

•  The Bears outshot the Lions 35-25, putting 26 on frame. NYIT also own the possession game with 30 ground balls to the 20 by Saint Leo.
• Alyssa Milano and Shannon Donovan each showcased four goals. Milano finished with six points adding two assists to her big offensive game.
• Karie Znaniecki set up four goals and netted one herself.
• In goal, Ashley Miller tallied 11 saves.

 
Up Next
Saint Leo prepares for back-to-back games on the road. On Saturday, March 24 at 11:00 a.m. Saint Leo faces Young Harris. The Lions hop back onto the bus to play Wingate on Sunday, March 25 at 1:00 p.m.
 
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