Florida Southern College fell to No. 2 Saint Leo University, losing 10-2 in a five-inning series opener. The game was marked by a decisive seven-run fourth inning from Saint Leo that left Florida Southern in a significant deficit. The Lions got off to an early start, and despite a two-run fifth inning from the Moccasins, they couldn't close the gap. Key contributions from Florida Southern included Gigi Polanco scoring one run and Hannah Lewis providing an RBI. Saint Leo鈥檚 Tierney Hocquard pitched a complete game, demonstrating strong defensive prowess.

By the Numbers
  • Florida Southern scored 2 runs, with their scoring happening in the fifth inning.
  • Saint Leo secured 10 runs, highlighted by a 7-run inning in the fourth.
State of Play
  • Florida Southern is currently 8-23 overall and 2-13 in the SSC.
  • Saint Leo remains strong at 33-2-1 and undefeated in the SSC with an 18-0 record.
What's Next

The Moccasins will compete in a doubleheader against the Lions on April 11, where they will seek to improve their performance and secure a win

Bottom Line

Florida Southern must tighten their pitching and capitalize on scoring opportunities in upcoming games to reverse their fortunes against top-tier teams like Saint Leo.