via Rollins press release

Strong Second Half Pushes Rollins to Victory

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SAINT LEO, Fla. (February 8, 2019) – The No. 7 Tars stayed unbeaten on the year downing No. 23 Saint Leo in a non-conference tilt at University Turf Field.  Rollins improves to 3-0 on the year, while the Lions drop their first contest to sit at 0-1.

Hannah Ashton starred for Rollins, finding the back of the net five times.  Lily Rizk continued her All-American level play with a five point performance as well, netting four goals, and dishing out one assist.  Caroline Gastonguay scored twice and contributed one assist, while Marina Longo, Hannah Coakley, and Sammy Ottimo each scored twice.  Gabby Tanner stopped 10 shots, playing the full 60 minutes between the pipes for the Tars.

Ashlee Wilsynski and Sam Nolan each tallied a hat trick to lead the Lions attack.  Erin Davis and Emma Crafton split time in net for Saint Leo.  The pair combined for 15 saves.

Maggie Dougherty assisted Rizk just five seconds into the game to open scoring.  However, the Lions would battle back to take the lead, and control much of the first 30 minutes.  Rollins would tie the game at 2-2, and take a 3-2 lead on a Dougherty free position shot just after the 27 minute mark, but after that the Tars would not regain control on the scoreboard until the 2:55 mark of the first half.  Rizk deposited a pair of late goals, giving the Tars a two goal cushion heading into the break, 8-6.

The Lions cut the lead to 8-7 before the Tars reeled off a seven goal run, over 13 minutes, to put the game away.  Ottimo opened the stretch with the first two goals, Ashton added a pair, while Longo, Coakley, and Gastonguay all pitched in one.  The teams traded goals down the stretch, but Saint Leo could never get closer than six, and the Tars extended the lead to nine by the time the final buzzer sounded.

Notes:

• The Tars are now 10-1 all-time against the Lions.
• Dennis Short, the only coach in the 13 year history of Rollins women’s lacrosse, not holds a 148-54 overall record.
• Rizk’s four goals and one assist match a career high for points in a game, she also earned five points last time out against Alabama-Huntsville.
• Ashtonhas tallied six goals in a game three times, while this marks the fifth time she has tallied five goals in a contest.
• Rollins and Saint Leo will face off on Friday, March 27, in Winter Park, as part of Sunshine State Conference play.

Up Next:

The Tars have an extended break before opening their home slate against top-ranked Adelphi on Sunday, February 23.  First draw is set for 1 p.m. at Barker Family Stadium.

Fans can follow Tars soccer all season long at RollinsSports.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest #TARnation news by following Rollins Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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via Saint Leo press release

#23 Saint Leo Drops Season Opener to #8 Rollins

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SAINT LEO, Fla. – After just a two-goal separation at half, No. 23 Saint Leo women’s lacrosse dropped its season opener, which doubled as its home opener, to the visiting No. 8 Rollins Tars 19-10 at University Turf Stadium.

Ashlee Wilsynski and Sam Nolan each notched a hattrick in the loss, leading the team in points in the season debut with three points apiece. Janee DeLuca, Kaci Archer, Meghan Bomleny, and Delaney Chrisco all found the back of the net Saturday afternoon.

In goal, Erin Davis suffered the loss after 37 minutes in goal with 10 saves while Emma Crafton entered for 23 minutes between the pipes with five saves.

Records:

#8 Rollins 3-0
#23 Saint Leo 0-1

The Tars jumped on the Green and Gold 4-0 before Sam Nolan found the back of the net to score the first goal of the season for the Lions. Rollins would make it 5-1 before three straight Lions’ goals by Delaney Chrisco, Kaci Archer, and Ashlee Wilsynski made it a 5-4 game. The Tars closed the first half outscoring the Lions 3-2 for a 8-6 lead.

Rollins broke the game open in the second half outscoring Saint Leo 11-4 for a 19-10 victory at University Turf Stadium.

Up Next

No. 23 Saint Leo will travel to Lenoir-Rhyne on Feb. 14 for a 4 p.m. first draw before a matchup with Limestone on Feb. 16 in Gaffney, S.C.

For more information on the Saint Leo women’s lacrosse program, visit SaintLeoLions.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Lions news by following Saint Leo Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.