Palm Beach Atlantic Concludes Season with Competitive Matchup

The Sailfish fell to No. 2 Florida Southern but managed to convert 10 of 16 shots on goal.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:48am

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Palm Beach Atlantic's lacrosse team concluded their season with a 16-4 loss to No. 2 ranked Florida Southern on Wednesday at PBA Soccer Lacrosse Field. Despite the defeat, the Sailfish were able to convert 10 of their 16 shots on goal during the competitive matchup.

Why it matters

The Sailfish had a strong showing against one of the top-ranked teams in the nation, demonstrating their ability to compete at a high level even in a losing effort. This performance provides optimism for the program's future as they look to build on this experience.

The details

Palm Beach Atlantic's lacrosse team faced off against the No. 2 ranked Florida Southern Moccasins on their home field. Although the Sailfish ultimately fell 16-4, they were able to put together a strong offensive showing, converting 10 of their 16 shots on goal.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish

The men's lacrosse team representing Palm Beach Atlantic University, a private Christian university located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Florida Southern Moccasins

The men's lacrosse team representing Florida Southern College, a private liberal arts college located in Lakeland, Florida and ranked No. 2 in the nation.

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The takeaway

Despite the loss, Palm Beach Atlantic's lacrosse team demonstrated their ability to compete at a high level against one of the top-ranked teams in the country. This performance provides optimism for the program's future as they look to build on this experience and continue to improve.