SAINT LEO, Fla. – The No. 16 Saint Leo Lions were tripped up by the Saint Anselm Hawks Sunday afternoon at University Turf Stadium. The Green and Gold's offense was held to three goals while the Hawks took flight, soaring to a 13-3 final.
 
Alyssa Wahl netted her first collegiate goal while Sam Nolan and Janee DeLuca also found the back of the net. Saint Anselm placed all 24 shots on target forcing nine saves. Meanwhile, Saint Leo took 25 shots but only 15 proved dangerous.
 
Defensively, Emily Lampasone handed in three caused turnovers and four ground balls while Meghan Bomleny caused three turnovers and picked up a pair. In the net, Emma Crafton took the loss after 43 minutes of work and seven saves. Rachel Smythe recorded her first collegiate appearance in which she earned two stops.
 
Records:
#16 Saint Leo 3-3
Saint Anselm 1-0
 
Saint Anselm shutdown the Saint Leo offense in the first half. The Hawks put together a seven goal lead while maintaining a 30-minute shutout. Saint Leo scored back-to-back goals to open the second half, both converting free position shots. The final Green and Gold tally came in the 18^th minute in the form of an unassisted goal by Wahl.
 
Up Next
The Lions will complete the three-game home stint on Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. hosting Seton Hill.
 
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