Saint Leo Softball Extends #1 Ranking with 32nd Straight Win

Senior pitcher Tierney Hocquard leads the Lions to another victory.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 7:28am

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in navy blue, gold, and crimson red, capturing the dynamic energy and movement of a softball game.Saint Leo's softball team continues its historic run, with senior pitcher Tierney Hocquard leading the way.Fort Lauderdale Today

The Saint Leo University softball team, ranked #1 in the nation, continued its dominant run with a 32nd consecutive victory. Senior pitcher Tierney Hocquard delivered another strong outing, and a first-inning RBI hit by Sydney Cline provided the offense in the Lions' latest win.

Why it matters

Saint Leo's softball program has emerged as a national powerhouse, maintaining its #1 ranking and extending an impressive win streak that has put the school on the map. The team's sustained excellence reflects the strength of the program and the leadership of veteran players like Hocquard.

The details

Hocquard pitched a complete game for the Lions, continuing her standout senior season. Cline's RBI single in the first inning gave Saint Leo an early lead, which the team's dominant pitching and defense protected throughout the game.

  • The Saint Leo softball team debuted at #1 in the national rankings prior to this game.

The players

Tierney Hocquard

A senior pitcher for the Saint Leo softball team who delivered another strong outing in the team's 32nd straight win.

Sydney Cline

A player for the Saint Leo softball team who recorded an RBI single in the first inning to give the Lions an early lead.

Saint Leo University

The school whose softball team is currently ranked #1 in the nation and has won 32 consecutive games.

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What they’re saying

“We're playing with a lot of confidence right now, and Tierney has been leading the way for us all season.”

— Sydney Cline, Saint Leo Softball Player

What’s next

The Lions will look to extend their win streak when they face their next opponent on [DATE].

The takeaway

Saint Leo's softball team has established itself as a national powerhouse, with a dominant pitching staff and a resilient offense leading the way. The team's sustained excellence has put the school on the map and made them a team to watch as the season progresses.