#4 Saint Leo women's lacrosse was defeated by #6 Tampa, 15-9, in the Sunshine State Conference semifinals. Despite an early lead, the Lions were unable to maintain momentum, ending their eight-game home win streak. Tampa capitalized on drawing controls, outpacing Saint Leo to secure a spot in the SSC Finals. Holly Hill led the Lions with three goals, but the defensive efforts fell short against the Spartans鈥� aggressive play and set pieces. The loss leaves Saint Leo with a 14-4 record, while Tampa improves to 12-3.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Leo outshot Tampa 33-27.
  • Tampa controlled 19 draw controls compared to Saint Leo鈥檚 8.
  • Saint Leo had 17 ground balls to Tampa's 11.
  • Saint Leo registered 8 man-up goals from free-position attempts.
State of Play
  • Saint Leo awaits its NCAA Regional plans set to be announced on May 3.
  • The team will be aiming for a strong strategy to secure a spot in the national tournament.
What's Next

The Lions will prepare for the NCAA selection show on May 3, looking to secure their position in the postseason tournament. Coaches and players are likely to analyze gameplay to reclaim their momentum for a potential NCAA run.

Bottom Line

Despite a hard-fought match, Saint Leo needs to address strategic weaknesses in order to rebound effectively for NCAA considerations. The focus will be on recovering from this loss and evaluating play for upcoming regional opportunities.