SAINT LEO, Fla. – The No. 16 Saint Leo Lions downed Sunshine State Conference opponent, Palm Beach Atlantic, 21-5 at University Turf Stadium on Friday. The confident win raised the Lions record to 6-3, 1-0 in the league. The visiting Sailfish's record lowered to 6-5, 1-1 in the SSC.
Saint Leo opened the contest with a 5-0 run. Palm Beach Atlantic netted two before the Green and Gold went one another run, this time in the form of eight goals between the second and third quarters. Fourteen different sticks contributed in the victory.
Thomas Tatarian earned 12 saves after 50 minutes of work in the net.
Ian Areford wrapped up the goal keeping responsibilities.
Stat Highlights
- Philip Buque netted four goals, picked up two ground balls and caused one turnover.
- Charlie Kurtenbach scored a hat-trick and three assists for a six-point game. He also picked up three ground balls.
- Julian Taylor and Ethan Ticehurst each caused three turnovers. Taylor earned a team-high five ground balls.
Beyond The Boxscore
- Philip Buque and Charlie Kurtenbach have scored in every game so far this season.
- Kurtenbach now leads the Lions offense with 46 points (28g, 18a) followed by Buque with 37 points (28g, 9a).
Up Next
The Lions return to action on the road on Saturday, March 30 at 4 p.m. visiting the Embry-Riddle Eagles.
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