No. 8 Embry-Riddle women's lacrosse faced off against No. 2 Florida Southern in the SSC semifinal, losing 9-5 after leading at halftime. The Eagles dominated the draw controls but were outscored 5-0 in the second half by the Moccasins, who became the first team to hold Embry-Riddle under 10 goals this season. This defeat marks the Eagles鈥� third consecutive loss to Florida Southern, who leads the all-time series 9-1.

By the Numbers
  • Embry-Riddle led 5-4 at halftime, winning 10 of 11 draw controls.
  • Florida Southern scored five consecutive goals in the second half.
State of Play
  • Embry-Riddle ended the season with a record of 12-5, finishing 4-3 in SSC play.
  • Florida Southern improved to 16-1, remaining undefeated in conference play at 7-0.
What's Next

The Eagles now await the selection show for the NCAA Division II national tournament, where they are currently ranked No. 5 in the South Region. The tournament will feature the top six teams in the region, and the selection show is scheduled for Sunday, May 3rd.

Bottom Line

This semifinal loss underscores the need for Embry-Riddle to regroup ahead of the NCAA tournament. Their strong first half indicates potential, but they need to maintain momentum throughout games to advance further.