BOCA RATON, Fla. – Saint Leo, seeded fourth, upset the Sunshine State Conference regular season champions and first-seeded Lynn 9-7 on Thursday in the SSC Championship Tournament Semifinals. The Fighting Knights claimed the regular season title in an 11-10 overtime decision over the Lions on Saturday. The redeeming trip back to Boca Raton raised the Green and Gold's overall record to 10-6 as they await the hosts of the conference championship.
The Lions held an early 2-1 lead after the first quarter of play. Lynn swiftly answered in the second, netting four goals over the Green and Gold's pair as the hosts took a 5-4 lead at the half.
In the third quarter Saint Leo claimed the game. The Lions offense generated three goals over Lynn's one.
Matt Shand assisted by
Philip Buque (13:53),
Tyler Eames assisted by
Matt Shand (7:39) and a goal by
Alexander Culbertson assisted by
Ryan Marek (3:20) to compose the offensive surge.
Lynn brought the game back within one at 5:11 in the fourth quarter.
Charlie Kurtenbach assisted by Buque ensured the Lions trip to the SSC Championship final.
Stat Highlights
- Tyler Eames earned a team-high two goals.
- Philip Buque was the Lions leading play-maker with three assists.
- 10 different Lions contributed points in the upset.
- In goal, Thomas Tatarian earned 15 saves while posting a .682 save percentage.
Beyond the Boxscore
Up Next
Fourth-seeded Saint Leo advances to the SSC Championship Tournament Finals on Sunday, April 28. The Lions will travel to the winners of the 8 p.m. matchup between third-seed Rollins and second-seed Tampa.
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