Florida Southern College men's lacrosse faced a tough defeat against #14 Saint Leo University, losing 15-13 after a last-minute surge from the Lions. Despite winning the battle for faceoffs (18) and ground balls (29), the Moccasins couldn't fend off Saint Leo's six fourth-quarter goals. Junior Maddux Walton was an offensive standout for Florida Southern with four goals and an assist, while senior Jacob Czyz excelled in faceoffs, winning 16 of 26. The game saw a close contest throughout, but the late surge from the Lions proved decisive.

By the Numbers
  • Florida Southern won 18 faceoffs, with Jacob Czyz winning 16 of 26.
  • Moccasins secured 29 ground balls, while Walton scored 4 goals on 8 shots.
Yes, But

While Florida Southern had strong individual performances and early leads, their inability to maintain possession and thwart Saint Leo’s scoring run ultimately determined the game's outcome, highlighting a need for improved defense under pressure.

State of Play
  • Florida Southern held a lead of 11-9 going into the fourth quarter.
  • Saint Leo scored six goals in the fourth quarter to clinch the victory.
What's Next

Florida Southern will look to rebound against Lynn on April 4, hoping to leverage their faceoff success and offensive strategies to secure a win at home.

Bottom Line

Despite a commendable effort, the Moccasins must address late-game performance and defensive lapses to convert close contests into victories in the future.