Box Score ST. AUGUSTINE. –
Carley Tepel led No. 15 (IWLCA Division II Top 25 Poll) Flagler College with five goals in its victory over No. 18 Saint Leo University this afternoon. The Saints outscored the Lions 18-11.
This is the Saints fifth win in a row making their record 7-1. It was also the second time this season Flagler has defeated a nationally ranked opponent. The Lions now sit at 6-2.
Although the Saints came out on top, the Lions led the first quarter 4-1 with two of their goals from Eliz Fino. Saints started to close the gap in the second quarter with goals from Tepel,
Lexie Morton, and
Madison Daziel, ending the first half 6-5, Lions.
The Saints came out strong in the third quarter scoring six goals in a row to create an insurmountable lead.
The Saints not only shined offensively, but defensivelyas well with
Jenn Seebach causing six turnovers and
Carly LaFerriere picking up four groundballs. LaFerriere and
Ella Pinder won five draw controls each as well. Saints goalie
Lauren Ribadeneira had a standout performance with ten saves for the game.
The Saints will return on March 21 at 1 p.m. for a home game against Palm Beach Atlantic University.