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#16 Men's Lacrosse Defeats Embry Riddle in OT Thriller
Saint Leo Lions advance to SSC Tournament semifinals with dramatic victory
Apr. 19, 2026 at 6:16am
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A dramatic overtime victory keeps the Saint Leo Lions' postseason hopes alive in the competitive Sunshine State Conference.St. Leo TodayThe #16 ranked Saint Leo University men's lacrosse team defeated the Embry Riddle Eagles 9-8 in overtime in the opening round of the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Tournament. The game-winning goal was scored by Lions player Baker in the extra period.
Why it matters
This hard-fought victory over a conference rival keeps the Lions' postseason hopes alive as they advance to the SSC Tournament semifinals. Saint Leo is looking to build on its strong regular season and make a deep run in the conference tournament.
The details
In a back-and-forth contest, the game was tied 8-8 at the end of regulation. In the overtime period, Saint Leo's Baker scored the game-winning goal to lift the Lions to the narrow victory over Embry Riddle.
- The game was played on April 19, 2026.
The players
Saint Leo Lions
The men's lacrosse team from Saint Leo University, a Division II program competing in the Sunshine State Conference.
Embry Riddle Eagles
The men's lacrosse team from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, a Division II program and conference rival of Saint Leo.
Baker
A player for the Saint Leo Lions men's lacrosse team who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.
What’s next
The Saint Leo Lions will advance to the Sunshine State Conference Tournament semifinals, where they will face the winner of another quarterfinal matchup.
The takeaway
This thrilling overtime victory showcases the competitive nature of the Sunshine State Conference and the Lions' resilience in a high-stakes postseason environment. Saint Leo will look to carry this momentum forward as they pursue a conference championship.
