SAINT LEO, Fla. –  The No. 5 Florida Tech Panthers defeated the No. 20 Saint Leo Lions 23-9 in the Lions' season finale. Before the game, Saint Leo honored seniors Abbie Ross, Amanda Coppolo, Kalynn Purdy and Katherine Larson. Saint Leo concludes the year with an 11-6 overall record, 2-4 in the Sunshine State Conference.
 
The Lions' offensive was generated by Leslie Ferguson with four points from three goals and one assist and Delaney Chrisco with three goals and one assist. Ferguson's first goal of the day, man-up at 26:09 marked the junior attacker's 100^th career point.

 
The Basics
Final Score: #5 Florida Tech 23, #20 Saint Leo 9
Location: Saint Leo, Fla. | University Turf Stadium
Records: FIT (15-1, 4-1 SSC), SLU (11-6, 2-4 SSC)


How It Happened...
1H | Leslie Ferguson's two goals in the opening six minutes kept the game tight, 3-2. The Panthers then posted seven consecutive goals that would ultimately be too much for the Lions. Delaney Chrisco, assisted by Ferguson, snapped the Panthers streak. The pair then switched places as Ferguson scored, assisted by Chrisco. Saint Leo put up two more goals before the end of the first half. Lexie Walstad's unassisted goal followed by Chrisco's unassisted goal handed the Lions six. | Florida Tech 16-6 |
2H | Florida Tech maintained the running clock advantage throughout the second stanza. Katherine Larson scored two unassisted goals followed by another unassisted Chrisco goal. | Florida Tech 23-9 |
 
Points to Note

• Saint Leo put up 17 shots, 16 on frame forcing seven Panther saves.
• At the draw, Saint Leo won 13-of-34. The Lions picked up 23 ground balls and cleared 11of-18 attempts.
• Leslie Ferguson reach career 100-point marker finishing the day with four points (3g, 1a). Delaney Chrisco also tallied four points (3g, 1a).
• In goal, Erin Davis earned 11 saves during the first half while Rebecca Halley posted four saves in the second half of play.

For Florida Tech

• Florida Tech produced 46 shots, 38 on frame.
• 10 different sticks generated the Panthers 23 goals. Caroline Dunleavy led the attack with six points (3g, 3a) followed by Leah Dunn with five points from five goals.
• In goal, Stephanie Stuart earned the win collecting five saves during the first 45 minutes. Chloe Zador took over the goalkeeping responsibilities in the second half. She earned two saves.

 
 
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