The Florida Tech men's lacrosse team secured its 10th win of the season, defeating Florida Southern 11-6 on April 8. The Panthers showcased a strong defensive performance, holding Florida Southern scoreless in the second quarter and featuring different athletes scoring throughout the game. Florida Tech improved its record to 10-2 (5-0 SSC) while Florida Southern fell to 3-9 (2-3 SSC). This victory marks Tech's seventh consecutive home win, a program record.

By the Numbers
  • Florida Tech improved to 10-2 this season, remaining undefeated in conference play at 5-0.
  • Ten different players scored for Florida Tech in the game.
  • Jax Francisco recorded 11 saves, marking his 10th game this season with double-digit saves.
State of Play
  • The Panthers maintained a commanding lead, holding Florida Southern to just one goal in several key stretches.
  • Florida Tech is currently on a three-game winning streak against Florida Southern, a first in program history.
  • The victory extends Florida Tech's perfect home record this season to 7-0.
What's Next

Florida Tech will travel to Palm Beach Atlantic to face the Sailfish on April 11, looking to extend their winning streak and maintain their strong conference standing.

Bottom Line

The Panthers' strong defensive play and diverse scoring strategy are pivotal as they continue their successful season; maintaining momentum against Palm Beach Atlantic will be crucial for their playoff positioning.