In a hard-fought matchup, No. 14 Rollins women’s lacrosse lost to No. 5 Embry-Riddle, 18-15, after a late-game surge fell short. The game was marked by early dominance from Embry-Riddle, who held a steady lead throughout the match. Rollins fought back with contributions from Molly Mendes and Audrey Grace Mumford, but could not close the gap in the final moments. This loss puts Rollins at 9-2 overall and 0-1 in Sunshine State Conference play.

By the Numbers
  • Molly Mendes scored 5 goals, including 3 in the final quarter.
  • Rollins trailed by as much as 7 goals before narrowing the score.
State of Play
  • Rollins is now 0-1 in the Sunshine State Conference.
  • Embry-Riddle improved to 7-1 overall and is 1-0 in conference play.
What's Next

Rollins will look to rebound against Saint Leo on March 28 at home, aiming to secure their first conference win.

Bottom Line

Rollins showed resilience against a top-ranked opponent, but must improve defensively to compete effectively in the conference moving forward.