Hickory, N.C. – The Saint Leo Women's Lacrosse Team (5-0) scored 14 consecutive goals over both halves to remain unbeaten in an 18-4 victory over Lenoir-Rhyne (1-3) Sunday afternoon at Moretz Stadium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Saint Leo 18, Lenoir-Rhyne 4
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (1-3), Saint Leo (5-0)
Location: Moretz Stadium | Hickory, N.C.
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STATS OF THE GAME:
• The Lions were led by Leslie Ferguson (Marietta, Ga.) with a game-high six goals while Kaylah Walstad (Chanhassen, Minn.) scored three times as Saint Leo held a 31-15 advantage in shots taken in the victory.
• Lenoir-Rhyne junior attacker
Gabby Sousa (Delran, N.J.) scored twice as the Bears did take a 3-2 lead at the 19:50 mark of the first half before the Lions began their 14-goal run.
• In goal, Lenoir-Rhyne senior All-American
Ines Flueck (Coppell, Texas) made six stops despite the loss while Saint Leo's Erin Davis (Rehoboth Beach, Del.) also made six saves on her way to the win.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
• Sousa now has a team-leading 11 goals on the year.
UP NEXT:
Lenoir-Rhyne remains at home for the final of a five-game home stand to start the season when the Bears take on No. 17 Mercyhurst on Thursday, March 8, at 4:00 p.m., while Saint Leo hosts Tusculum on Wednesday, March 7, beginning at 4:00 p.m.