Palm Beach Atlantic's men鈥檚 lacrosse team fell to Rollins College 14鈥�10 in a tightly contested match. Despite leading 5鈥�3 at the end of the first quarter, the Sailfish could not maintain their momentum, allowing Rollins to dominate the second quarter and score five unanswered goals. Gabe Eckhart led the Sailfish offensively with three goals and one assist, while Noah Zimmerman added two goals. Despite a strong fourth-quarter rally, including back-to-back goals from Eckhart and Lucas Sharrer, Palm Beach Atlantic was unable to close the gap, finishing the season with a 1鈥�6 conference record.

By the Numbers
  • Palm Beach Atlantic had at least 32 ground balls in back-to-back games.
  • This match marked the second consecutive game where Gabe Eckhart scored at least three goals.
State of Play
  • Palm Beach Atlantic led 5鈥�3 after the first quarter before Rollins gained control.
  • Rollins outscored Palm Beach Atlantic 11鈥�5 in the following three quarters.
What's Next

With this loss, Palm Beach Atlantic's season concludes, while Rollins advances to the SSC Tournament as the fifth seed. The Sailfish will need to regroup and focus on next season's strategies to improve their performance.

Bottom Line

The match underscored the need for Palm Beach Atlantic to maintain consistency throughout all quarters to improve their standing in future seasons. Players like Eckhart and Zimmerman showed potential, but overall execution must be refined for a better outcome next year.