SAINT LEO, Fla. – The No. 21 Saint Leo Lions came up short against the No. 5 Rollins Tars, 16-11 in Saturday's Sunshine State Conference (SSC) matchup. Despite the loss, Rebecca Halley had an outstanding game in the net with 12 saves. The decision moved the Green and Gold's overall record to 13-2, 2-2 in the SSC.  
 
Before the opening draw control, the women's lacrosse program honored its eight graduating Lions: Anna Tamayo, Kaylah Walstad, Lexie Walstad, Haley Campbell, Rebecca Halley, Sabrina Sanacore, Neely Regan, and Leslie Ferguson.
 
Rollins controlled the game at the draw, winning 21-of-29 draws. The Tars opened the game with a three-goal run leading to a four-goal advantage at the half; 7-3. Saint Leo shifted momentum opening up the second half with two straight goals but was continually answered by Rollins. Down 11-6 with 21 minutes remaining, the Lions generated a three-goal run spearheaded by Lexie Walstad who netted a pair, to bring the game within two goals; 11-9. Despite the offensive burst, Rollins regained a more comfortable lead on their way to the five-goal victory.
 
Stat Highlights

• Lexie Walstad scored four goals and one assist for a team-high five points.
• Janee DeLuca broke out a four-point game earning a pair of goals and assists.
• Leslie Ferguson also netted a pair of goals.
• Rebecca Halley earned 12 saves in the net after 60 minutes of work.

Beyond the Boxscore

• Leslie Ferguson has scored in every game this season as the team's leading scorer now with 49 goals and as the program's all-time leading scorer with 133 goals in her career.
• Kaylah Walstad built on her all-time career assists record, now with 50.

Up Next
The No. 21 Saint Leo Lions travel to No. 5 Tampa on Wednesday, April 17 for a 7:30 p.m. opening draw control.
 
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