Box Score SAINT LEO, Fla. –  The women's lacrosse team cleaned up at Lenoir-Rhyne 18-4 on Sunday in Hickory N.C. The win marks Saint Leo's second consecutive win on the road, remaining undefeated in the 2018 season with a 5-0 overall record.

Leslie Ferguson's six goal performance ties Saint Leo's single game goal record. She shares the record with Kelsey Burns who scored six over Regis (Colo.) on April 8, 2017 and Stephanie Marran who tallied six against Indiana Tech on March 18, 2012.

Saint Leo's offensive surge produced 14 consecutive goals between 18:50 in the first half and 13:26 in the second half of play.

Head Coach Caitlin Hansen commented, "This was a great way to close out our first road trip! We were a little slow to start offensively today but our defensive unit, led by Amanda Coppolo, Jody Madsen and Neely Regan, kept generating possessions for us until we could find our groove. Katie Larson had important defensive responsibilities in this game and rose to the occasion. She played her best all-around game to date and also picked up timely ground balls that led to transition goals for us."

Hansen continued, "Leslie Ferguson continued to prove that she is one of our top finishers. An added bonus has been Kaylah Walstad's transition defense. She used her speed so well there and caused turnovers that led to great offensive looks. She had one to her sister, Lexie, that was a huge momentum changer for us."

"I am so proud of where we are as a team right now. I have highlighted a few players but everyone stepped up and did their jobs this weekend. It will be nice to return home and ready ourselves for the next three tests we have in Tusculum, Assumption, and American International College," concluded Hansen.

 
The Basics
Final Score: Saint Leo Lions 18, Lenoir-Rhyne 4
Location: Hickory N.C. | Helen and Leonard Moretz Stadium
Records: SLU (5-0)| LR (1-3)

How It Happened...
1H | Sabrina Sanacore wasted no time finding the back of the Bears' net, scoring in the first two minutes of play. Lenior-Rhyne fought back to take the lead briefly at 3-2. Saint Leo posted seven consecutive goals to end the half, led by Leslie Ferguson with three goals, an assist, a ground ball and one caused turnover. Sanacore added another goal to her count at 17:28 assisted by Lexie Walstad. Sarah Pierson won four draw controls in the stanza of action. | Saint Leo 9-3 |
2H | The Lions' offensive continued adding four goals in eight minutes, locking in the running clock advantage. Delaney Chrisco continued the run scoring at 16:54, 15-3. Leslie Ferguson ripped another one, her fifth of the game. The Bears snapped Saint Leo's 14-goal run with their fourth goal at 8:57. Ferguson answered with her record holding sixth goal, 17-4 at 5:36. Hope Gladden snuck in a goal in the last second. | Saint Leo 18-4 |
 
Points to Note

• Saint Leo generated 31 shots, 16 ground balls, earned 18-of-23 clears and won 14 draw controls.
• Eight meters out, the Lions converted a goal in 6-of-9 free position shots.
• Leslie Ferguson posted six goals, one assist, a ground ball, and one caused turnover.
• Kaylah Walstad showcased three goals, one assist, three ground balls, and two caused turnovers.
• Sarah Pierson finished with six draw controls supported by Delaney Chrisco who earned four.
• Erin Davis grabbed six saves in her 60 minute work day.

For Lenoir-Rhyne

• The Bears took 15 shots, picked up 15 ground balls, cleared 14-of-21 attempts, and won nine draw controls.
• Gabby Sousa earned a pair of goals.

 
Up Next
The Lions return home for four consecutive games at Saint Leo's University Turf Stadium. On Wednesday, March 7 at 4:00 p.m. the Lions host the Tusculum Pioneers.
 
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