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Saint Leo Lions Baseball Comeback Falls Short Against Nova Southeastern
Late-inning rally not enough to overcome early deficit in Sunshine State Conference matchup
Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:37am
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A fragmented, cubist depiction of the intense late-inning comeback attempt by the Saint Leo Lions baseball team against Nova Southeastern.St. Leo TodayDespite a four-run bottom of the ninth inning, the Saint Leo baseball team lost 9-5 in their Sunshine State Conference series opener against Nova Southeastern on Friday night.
Why it matters
This loss is a setback for the Saint Leo Lions as they look to compete in the highly competitive Sunshine State Conference. The late-inning comeback attempt shows the team's resilience, but they ultimately could not overcome the early deficit against a tough Nova Southeastern squad.
The details
Saint Leo trailed 9-1 heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, but rallied to score four runs and make it a close game. However, the comeback effort fell short as Nova Southeastern held on for the 9-5 victory.
- The game took place on Friday, April 18, 2026.
- Saint Leo scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The players
Saint Leo Lions
The baseball team from Saint Leo University, a private Catholic university located in St. Leo, Florida.
Nova Southeastern
The baseball team from Nova Southeastern University, a private university located in Davie, Florida.
What’s next
The two teams will continue their Sunshine State Conference series with games on Saturday and Sunday.
The takeaway
While the late-inning rally showed the fight in the Saint Leo Lions, they ultimately could not overcome the early deficit against a tough Nova Southeastern squad. The loss is a setback, but the team will look to bounce back in the remaining games of the conference series.
