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Delaney Chrisco Goal
12
Winner Tampa UTW 11-5, 3-2 SSC
6
Saint Leo SLW 11-5, 2-3 SSC
Winner
Tampa UTW
11-5, 3-2 SSC
12
Final
6
Saint Leo SLW
11-5, 2-3 SSC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Tampa UTW 3 9 12
Saint Leo SLW 6 0 6

Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse |

Women’s Lacrosse Second Half Woes Surrender 12-6 loss to Tampa

SAINT LEO, Fla. –  The No. 20 Saint Leo women's lacrosse team's three goal halftime lead did not last as the visiting Tampa Spartans shutout the Lions in the second half. Switching from zone defense to man, Tampa took control of the remaining 45 minutes outscoring the Lions 9-0. The 12-6 final moved the Lions' overall record to 11-5, 2-3 in the Sunshine State Conference.
 
The Basics
Final Score: #16/#17 Tampa 12, #20 Saint Leo 6
Location: Saint Leo, Fla.
Records: UT (11-5, 3-2 SSC), SLU (11-5, 2-3 SSC)


How It Happened...
1H | The Lions' three-goal run between minutes 20:00 and 15:00 lifted the Green and Gold 4-1. Delaney Chrisco tallied two unassisted goals for the Saint Leo lead. Sarah Pierson found the back of the net, assisted by Leslie Ferguson followed by a Katherine Larson goal in the remaining minute of the half. | Saint Leo 6-3 |
2H | Unable to break the Tampa man-to-man defense, Saint Leo did not add any goals in the second stanza. The three goal halftime advantage couldn't outlast the Spartan's nine goal half. | Tampa 12-6 |
 
 

Points to Note
  • Saint Leo fired 25 shots, placed 18 on frame.
  • Delaney Chrisco led the Lions' scoring with two.  
  • The Lions picked up 27 ground balls and split the draw control battle, winning 10-of-20.
  • Saint Leo cleared 15-of-18 attempts.
  • In goal, Erin Davis showcased 12 saves.
For Tampa
  • Tampa finished with 31 shots, 24 on frame.
  • Carly Vaccaro posted six points (3g, 3a) while Claire Swanson tallied four goals.
  • The Spartans picked up 30 ground balls and cleared 17-of-22 attempts.
  • In goal, Bridget Sutter grabbed 12 saves.
 
 
Up Next
Saint Leo will close the regular season at University Turf Stadium on Saturday, April 21 at noon against Florida Tech. Before the opening draw control, the Lions will celebrate their senior of the Class of 2018: Abbie Ross, Amanda Coppolo, Kaylynn Purdy and Katherine Larson.
 
For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo women's lacrosse, be sure to visit SaintLeoLions.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Lions news by following Saint Leo Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
 
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