#16 Saint Leo Men's Lacrosse Defeats Embry Riddle

Lions win road SSC contest 15-12 over Eagles

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:37pm

An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, capturing the dynamic motion and raw energy of a men's lacrosse game through sweeping brushstrokes and fragmented, dissolving forms.Saint Leo's men's lacrosse team continues its winning ways with a hard-fought road victory over Embry Riddle, showcasing the program's explosive offensive firepower.St. Leo Today

The #16 ranked Saint Leo University men's lacrosse team defeated the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles 15-12 in a road Sunshine State Conference (SSC) matchup.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Saint Leo's men's lacrosse team ranked in the top 20 nationally and maintains their position in the SSC standings as they push for a conference title and NCAA tournament berth.

The details

Saint Leo jumped out to an early lead and held off a late comeback attempt by Embry Riddle to secure the 15-12 road win. The Lions were led offensively by several key contributors, including a standout performance from their leading scorer.

  • The game was played on April 11, 2026.

The players

Saint Leo University

A private university located in St. Leo, Florida that fields a nationally ranked men's lacrosse team competing in the Sunshine State Conference.

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

A private university located in Daytona Beach, Florida that fields an NCAA Division II men's lacrosse team and is a member of the Sunshine State Conference.

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What’s next

Saint Leo will look to build on this road victory as they continue their push for the SSC regular season title and a high seed in the upcoming conference tournament.

The takeaway

This win keeps Saint Leo's men's lacrosse team firmly in the national rankings and in contention for the Sunshine State Conference championship, demonstrating the program's continued success and competitiveness at the Division II level.