Florida Southern women's lacrosse (17-1) triumphed 11-8 against the University of Tampa (12-5) to secure their fifth Sunshine State Conference Tournament Championship. A decisive second quarter saw Florida Southern score five goals, significantly impacting the outcome. Kolby Cohen led the team with three goals and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player, while other standouts included Audrey Cannelli and Jenna Vetter. This victory grants them an Automatic Qualifying bid for the NCAA tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Florida Southern recorded a total of 11 goals in the championship match.
  • Kolby Cohen scored three goals out of six shots taken.
  • Jenna Vetter scored her 55th goal of the season during the match.
State of Play
  • Florida Southern led 6-3 at halftime after a strong second quarter.
  • The Mocs secured a comfortable 10-4 lead by the end of the third quarter.
  • Tampa attempted a comeback in the fourth quarter but ultimately fell short.
What's Next

With this championship win, Florida Southern awaits their placement in the NCAA South Region bracket, to be announced on May 2nd. Their performance may set them up for a strong tournament run based on current momentum.

Bottom Line

Florida Southern's fifth conference championship and automatic NCAA tournament bid bolster their standing as a formidable team, possibly setting the stage for a deep postseason run.