Saint Leo Men: Overtime Heartbreak Strikes University Turf Stadium
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.
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.
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.
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.
Evan Hock earned the start in the net but it would be Steve Lauter who earned 14 saves in 49 minutes of work.
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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