SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo men's lacrosse team suffered a heartbreaking overtime decision to Frostburg State on Saturday; 18-17. The non-conference matchup snapped the Green and Gold's four-game win streak moving the Lions' overall record to 4-2.
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Tyler Eames dished out six goals and an assist for a tremendous seven-point performance.
Guy Bistrow also had a day finding the back of the net five times and recorded a pair of assists for seven points.
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With 90 seconds left in regulation, Saint Leo celebrated a 17-16 lead over Frostburg State off a Rayn Marek goal assisted by
Guy Bistrow. The Bobcats won the face-off, called two timeouts, to figure out how to equalize the game with nine seconds left on the clock.
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The Lions and Bobcats heading into overtime.
Michael Flores won the sudden-victory period face-off.
Guy Bistrow's shot was met by Bobcat goalkeeper Kevin Reuther and the visitors went coast to coast to hand the Lions a heartbreaking 18-17 loss.
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Evan Hock earned the start in the net but it would be
Steve Lauter who earned 14 saves in 49 minutes of work.
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The Lions will look to return to their winning ways on Wednesday, March 23. Saint Leo is slated to host Newberry at University Turf Stadium, starting at 7:00 p.m.
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