SAVANNAH, Ga. – The No. 9 Saint Leo Lions dropped an 18-7 decision to No. 6 Limestone in a neutral site game on Sunday.
 
The Lions (2-1) early first quarter lead of 4-3 didn't last as the Saints of Limestone (3-0) rolled out an 8-0 run, shutting down the Green and Gold offensive in the second quarter. The three Saint Leo goals in the second half, coming from a pair in the third and one in the fourth, wouldn't be enough to close the gap.
 
Charlie Kurtenbach, Reece Hrycan, and Philip Buque each put up two points. Kurtenbach and Hrycan each took turns scoring a pair of goals in the first. Buque handed in a goal and an assist. His third-quarter goal was the much-needed halt to Limestone's scoring run.
 
Thomas Tatarian earned the start in goal. Tatarian earned 17 saves in his first appearance of 2019.
 
Limestone was paced by Brian Huyghue and Larson Sundown with six points respectively. Between the pipes, Danny Forren earned 12 saves.
 
Stat Highlights

• Kurenbach, Hrycan, and Buque led the Lions offense with two points apiece
• Limestone took 52 shots (35 on goal) over Saint Leo's 30 takes (19 on goal)
• Limestone picked up 36 ground balls over Saint Leo's 18
• The FO battle went to Limestone; 22-7

Beyond the Box Score

• Kurtenbach leads the 2019 offense with 13 points (8g, 5a)
• The early season has seen Buque break out with 12 points (7g, 5a)

 
Up Next
The Saint Leo Lions return to University Turf Stadium for three consecutive games. The Green and Gold open the home game stretch on Saturday, Feb. 23 against Adelphi Panthers with faceoff scheduled at 1 p.m.

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