#10 Saint Leo Women's Lacrosse Defeats #4 Embry-Riddle

Historic win marks program's highest ranked victory

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:55am

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The 10th-ranked Saint Leo University women's lacrosse team earned a historic victory, defeating 4th-ranked Embry-Riddle in their penultimate Sunshine State Conference game of the 2026 regular season. This marks the program's highest ranked win ever.

Why it matters

Saint Leo's women's lacrosse team has been having a standout season, and this victory over a top-5 opponent solidifies their status as an elite program. It's a major accomplishment for the team and the university.

The details

In the matchup between the two highly ranked teams, the 10th-ranked Saint Leo Lions were able to defeat the 4th-ranked Embry-Riddle Eagles. This victory represents the highest ranked win in the history of the Saint Leo women's lacrosse program.

  • The game took place on April 12, 2026.
  • It was Saint Leo's penultimate Sunshine State Conference game of the 2026 regular season.

The players

Saint Leo University

A private university located in Saint Leo, Florida, known for its strong athletics programs including women's lacrosse.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

A private university focused on aviation and aerospace, with a campus in Daytona Beach, Florida. Their women's lacrosse team is ranked 4th nationally.

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What’s next

Saint Leo will look to build on this historic win as they finish out their regular season and prepare for the Sunshine State Conference tournament and potential NCAA tournament berth.

The takeaway

Saint Leo's women's lacrosse team has proven itself as an elite program with this landmark victory over a top-5 opponent. The Lions' success this season has put the university's athletics on the national map.