SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo women's lacrosse team dished out a 20-5 win over Westminster on Sunday.
"After a slower first half, we saw some team chemistry come together with a number of goals with assists," commented head coach
Caitlin Hansen.
Lexie Walstad and
Janee DeLuca earned six points respectively followed by
Leslie Ferguson with four. Walstad netted five goals and one assist while DeLuca registered a hat-trick and three assists. Ferguson also earned a hat-trick and added an assist.
Hansen continued, "On the backline,
Ashley Salvett and
Carson Clark had great performances." Clark's solid defensive game was paired with nine draw controls. Slavett, a junior transfer, has impacted the program giving the Green and Gold 20 possessions in just two games in the form of 12 ground balls and eight caused turnovers. Against Westminster, she picked up five ground balls while causing five turnovers.
In goal,
Erin Davis handed in eight saves in 48 minutes of work.
Rebecca Halley closed out the game while grabbing a save.
Stat Highlights
- L. Walstad and DeLuca paced the Lions with six points apiece
- Ferguson and DeLuca each showcased hat-tricks
- Saint Leo outshot Westminster 37-15
- Saint Leo won the draw control battle; 17-8
Beyond the Box Score
Up Next
The Lions prepare for their first regional game of 2019. Saint Leo travels North Carolina to face the Mount Olive Trojans on Friday, March 1 at 12 p.m.
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