LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — York (9-3-1, 6-2-1) lost to Saint Mary (5-5-3, 5-3-1) 4-1 on Saturday. The Panthers put 11 of their 14 shots on goal and took 11 shots after halftime, but were held scoreless in the second half while the Spires scored twice in each half.
Tim Schafer brought York level at 1-1 in the 33rd minute, scoring from
Fionn Brereton's assist after the Spires had struck first. Earlier, the Panthers created early looks with Joao Tavares forcing a save and corner kicks from
Tylo Van Wyk and
Alex Hulme in the opening 11 minutes. The Spires scored again at 35:12, and York went into halftime trailing 2-1 despite
Cameron Greeves putting a late shot on goal.
The Panthers were held scoreless in the second half while the Spires added goals from Mario Santoro at 61:39 and Luis Rincon at 73:39 to push the score to 4-1. York still created chances, with Schafer,
Franco Pablot, Hulme and
Christ Keumoe Soh each forcing saves before a late stretch that included three shots from the 86th minute on. Pablot put two shots on frame in the final minute, but the Spires kept the Panthers from closing the gap and finished off the 4-1 result.
Schafer scored and put both of his shots on goal. Pablot led York with four shots, including three on frame.
Fionn Brereton recorded an assist and placed his shot on goal. Keumoe Soh posted three defensive saves and added one shot on goal.
