DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – #17 Saint Leo women's lacrosse team registered a 23-13 win at Embry-Riddle in the Lions' Sunshine State Conference season opener on Thursday. The third consecutive victory increased the Lions' overall record to 10-2, 1-0 in the SSC.

Katherine Larson totaled seven points scoring five goals and assisted in two. Abbie Ross and Kayla Walstad where the backbone to the offense with four goals apiece.

Erin Davis and Rebecca Halley shared the goal keeper responsibilities compiling 13 saves.

The Basics
Final Score: #17 Saint Leo 23, Embry-Riddle 13
Location: Daytona Beach, Fla.
Records: SLU (10-2, 1-0 SSC), ERAU (6-5, 0-1 SSC)

How It Happened...
1H | Saint Leo propelled with four goals off four different sticks in the first five minutes. Embry-Riddle answered, outscoring Saint Leo 4-1 in the following five minutes, 5-5. A three goal run including two from Kaylah Walstad and one by Katherine Larson added to a four goal halftime advantage. | Saint Leo 11-7 |
2H | A five goal run between minutes 26:09 – 19:04 would ultimately secure the contest. The offensive explosion was powered by two from Katherine Larson, two from Abbie Ross and one goal by Sabrina Sanacore. Saint Leo ended the game adding three more the its goal count. The trio was scored by Leslie Ferguson, Katherine Larson and Jillian Bontempo. | Saint Leo 23-13

Points to Note

• Saint Leo recorded 45 shots, placed 40 on frame
• Offense was led by Katherine Larson with seven points, Abbie Ross and Kayla Walstad with four goals
• Lions earned 22-of-27 clear attempts, picked up 31 ground balls and won 12 draw controls

For Embry-Riddle

• Eagles recorded 32 shots, placed 26 on frame
• Offense was led by three Eagles with three goals
• Mya Watson tallied five points from three goals, two assists
• Embry-Riddle earned 13-of-28 clear attempts, picked up 21 ground balls and won 25 draw controls
• Committed 25 turnovers compared to Saint Leo team's 19

Up Next
On Saturday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m., the Saint Leo Lions host the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish in the program's home SSC opener.

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