WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The No. 21 Saint Leo Lions rolled past the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish, 26-6, in Saturday's Sunshine State Conference game. The decision extends the program's best season start and all-time season win record to 13-0 overall, 2-0 in the SSC.
Kaylah Walstad became the program's newest all-time assist leader recording four assists against the Sailfish for a career tally of 49 assists. Meanwhile,
Leslie Ferguson broke a game record with 10 points and
Sabrina Sanacore reached a career milestone of 100 points.
Palm Beach Atlantic snagged an early 3-2 lead at 19:45 in the first half. Saint Leo reclaimed the lead and earned a seven-goal gap off an eight-goal run. The Lions went on another six-goal run after the Sailfish netted their fourth goal for a halftime score of 16-4.
Saint Leo cruised to the conference victory recording another eight-goal run; 24-4. Palm Beach Atlantic snapped the streak and registered two consecutive goals. The Lions returned the favor, ending the game on a two-goal run.
In goal,
Erin Davis,
Rebecca Halley and
Emma Crafton all saw action.
Stat Highlights
Beyond the Boxscore
- Kaylah Walstad became the program's newest all-time assist record holder after tallying four assists at PBA. The play-maker has registered 49 career assists.
- Leslie Ferguson continues to build onto the program's all-time leading scoring record, now with 130 career goals. Her 10-point performance reset the team's most points in a game record.
- Sabrina Sanacore's five points earned a career milestone mark of 100 points in West Palm Beach, Fla.
- Two Lions have scored in every game this season; Janee DeLuca and Leslie Ferguson.
- Under the direction of Hansen, the Lions 13-0 season start continues to break the program's best season start.
- Saint Leo is 1-of-5 Division II teams to remain undefeated among the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Top-20 list: Le Moyne, Lindenwood, Rollins, and Regis (Colo.).
Up Next
Saint Leo returns to University Turf Stadium to host No. 8 Florida Southern on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m.
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