Box Score SAINT LEO, Fla. – The No. 10 Saint Leo Lions recorded a 21-6 over the Embry-Riddle Eagles on Saturday to open play in the Sunshine State Conference. The decision raised the Lions' overall record to 7-1, 1-0 in the SSC.

Charlie Kurtenbach led the Lions with seven-point day. The junior attacker scored four goals, assisted in three.

Jake Gilmour surpassed 100 career assists and 200 career points. Gilmour scored one today, assisted in three while he picked up two ground balls and caused a turnover.

Kyle Pauwels netted four from five shots
 
The Basics
Final Score: #10 Saint Leo Lions 21, Embry-Riddle Eagles 6
Location: Saint Leo, Fla. | University Turf Stadium
Records: SLU (6-1) | ERAU (1-6)
 
How It Happened...
1Q | Lions jumpstarted the day with six consecutive goals. Jake Gilmour earned his 100^th career assist, 200^th career point finding Kyle Pauwels to open the day's scoring at 12:00. The Lions found the back of the net with four straight unassisted goals before the Eagles tallied there first goal. Once the Eagles broke the defensive line, they struck again, 6-2. Daniel Sparks wrapped up the quarter finishing a pass from Matt Shand. | Saint Leo 7-2 |
2Q | The conference opponents went back and forth on the scoreboard. The Eagles snagged three goals compared to the Lions two in the second stanza. | Saint Leo 9-5 |
3Q | Saint Leo enured the control and momentum of the game showcasing a five goal run. Justin Taylor scored his first goal in the Green and Gold with 6:14 remaining. The Eagle scored their sixth goal at 1:48, 14-6. Gilmour and Pauwels each added a goal before moving into the fourth quarter. | Saint Leo 16-6 |
4Q | Jack Spera and Mike Simmons each recorded their first colligate goal. Daniel Sparks set up Jeffrey Heim during a man-up opportunity, putting up the Lions' final goal of the game. Ian Aerford finished the last seven minutes of action protecting the Saint Leo net. | Saint Leo 21-6 |
 
Points to Note

• Saint Leo took 41 shots, placed 34 on frame forcing 13 saves. Saint Leo currently ranks fifth in the nation in scoring offense with 15.71 goals per game, fourth in points per game at 25.71.
• The Lions defense earned 17 clears from 19 attempts.
• In goal, Thomas Tatarian earned 10 saves while Ian Aerford added two.

For Embry-Riddle

• Embry-Riddle took 34 shots, placed 18 on goal forcing 12 saves.
• Eagles' six goals came from six different sticks.
• Team cleared 15-of-19 attempts.
• In goal, Mario Cartisano took the loss after six saves. Jerry Wilson collected seven.

 
Up Next
Saint Leo continues play at Palm Beach Atlantic on Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m.

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