No. 17 Rollins women's lacrosse was defeated by No. 5 Lynn, with a final score of 16-8 on April 8, 2026. Molly Mendes and Gabby Yerardi led the Tars with multiple goals, while contributions also came from Delanie Abere, Ashley Thurston, Delaney Hudson, Katie Bell, and Sydney Nickel. Despite a strong effort in the second half, Rollins could not overcome Lynn's early lead and strong performance. The loss drops Rollins to 9-6 overall and 0-5 in the Sunshine State Conference, as Lynn improves to 9-4 and 3-2 in the SSC. Rollins will attempt to bounce back against No. 2 Florida Southern on April 11.

By the Numbers
  • Rollins is now 9-6 overall and 0-5 in Sunshine State Conference play.
  • Lynn improved to 9-4 overall, with a 3-2 record in the SSC.
State of Play
  • Lynn dominated early, scoring three goals before Rollins could respond.
  • Rollins struggled to maintain momentum and fell behind after the first half.
What's Next

Rollins will face a challenging match against No. 2 Florida Southern on April 11, where they aim to secure their first SSC win of the season.

Bottom Line

The Tars need to regroup quickly as they head into a critical matchup against a top-ranked opponent, emphasizing the importance of early scoring to improve their conference standings.