Box Score WINGATE, N.C. –  The #17 Saint Leo Lions tamed the Wingate Bulldogs 18-6 on Sunday. The high scoring game was generated off 10 different Saint Leo sticks. In the midst of the offensive rampage, junior attacker, Leslie Ferguson scored five goals and dished out one assist to become the newest Saint Leo season points record holder at 57 (45 goals, 12 assists). In addition, her five goals moved her season count to 45 goals, tying the single season goals record.

Saint Leo earned two wins within 24 hours during its weekend road trip. The pair raised the Lions' overall record to 9-2.

"I am really happy with our weekend results," said head coach Caitlin Hansen. "This was a mental toughness test for us with three games in four days and over 20 hours of bus time but we rose to the occasion."

"Leslie Ferguson had a big offensive day and broke two program records in the process," continued Hansen. "All three of our goalies saw time today and made quality saves. We were able to get everyone involved and we close out non-conference play on a positive note. There is nothing more I could ask for!"

 
The Basics
Final Score: #17 Saint Leo 18, Wingate 6
Location: Wingate, N.C.
Records: SLU (9-2), WU (2-9)

How It Happened...
1H | Wingate briefly held an edge over Saint Leo, 3-2 with 22:22 remaining. The Lions gave rise to an 11 goal run to close the half. In the middle of the run, Leslie Ferguson became the school's top season points holder. She scored her second goal of the game, her 42^nd goal of the season, which, combined with 11 previous assists reset the season points record to 53. Saint Leo took 29 shots in the first 30 minutes. Sydney Drummings scored her first career goal wearing the Green and Gold to close the half. | Saint Leo 13-3 |
2H | The Lions continued to press scoring three goals between the 26:00 and 20:00 minute mark. The Bulldogs managed three goals in the second stanza. Anna Tamayo scored her third goal of the second to move the scoreboard to 18-5 with nine minutes remaining. Leslie Ferguson added her fifth goal, number 45 for the season. | Saint Leo 18-6 |
 
Points to Note

• Saint Leo took 43 total shots, finding the back of the net off 10 different Saint Leo sticks
• Leslie Ferguson became the school's career points leader (57) after a five goal, one assist game
• The Lions only committed 14 turnovers while they picked up 20 ground balls and won 13 draw controls
• The defense cleared 22-of-25 attempts.
• Erin Davis, Rebecca Halley and Emma Crafton all made an appearance to protect the net. Combined, the goalkeeper collected 12 saves.

For Wingate

• The Bulldogs were only able to get 20 shots in, scoring six
• Wingate won 13 draw controls, 16 ground balls but committed 20 turnovers
• The defense cleared 8-of-21 attempts while grabbing 19 saves

 
Up Next
Saint Leo is set to open Sunshine State Conference play in 2018 on Thursday, March 29 in Daytona Beach when the Lions take on the Embry-Riddle Eagles at 7:00 p.m.
 
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