Apr. 6 at Embry-Riddle Spikes Classic | 3:00 PM
Where: Daytona Beach, Fla.

Track Notes

• Senior Niclas Bez led the way at the Florida Relays with an NCAA provisional mark in the 1500m while posting the fifth fastest time in the event in NCAA Division II this season.
• Anthony Deleva set a personal record at the Florida Relays in the 5,000m. Deleva was the second Division II finisher in the highly-competitive field that featured many top runners from around the country.
• Lauren Csubak captured an 800 meter seventh place finish at the University of Central Florida's Black and Gold Challenge. Csubak competed unattached, crossing the finish line at 2:18.34.

Apr. 6-8 vs Nova Southeastern | 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM
Where: Thomas B. Southard Stadium | Saint Leo, Fla.
Records:  SLU 26-5, 9-3 SSC | NSU 20-9, 12-3 SSC
Coverage Links: Live Stats | Video
 
Baseball Notes

• Saint Leo baseball, who climbed back into the NCBWA National Poll to 24th, returns to action with a seven-game win streak where the Lions host Nova Southeastern April 6-7 at Thomas B. Southard Stadium.
• The Lions, who moved up in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper poll to 12th in the nation, return to action after sweeping Palm Beach Atlantic on the road 3-0 (12-6, 7-4, 7-5).
• On the year, Peyton Isaacson leads the team in batting average at .386 with 44 hits, 30 runs scored, 36 RBI and 10 homeruns. On the mound, the righty holds the teams lowest ERA at 0.87 in 11 appearances with 10 saves in 10.1 innings of work. Isaacson has 13 strikeouts and just one run and four hits.
• Oscar Gordillo, Jordan Pendleton and Joey Antonopoulos are all tied at 4-1 on the year where Drew Tumbelty stands at 4-0 with 12 appearances and 19.1 innings of work and a 1.40 ERA.
• Nova Southeastern, who is ranked 22nd in the NCBWA poll and 20th in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, comes to Thomas B. Southard with a 20-9, 12-3 SSC record including a six game win streak. The Sharks swept their past two SSC matchups, PBA March 23-25 and Rollins March 29-31.
• Andrew Liberty leads the Sharks on the season in batting average with a .408 with 29 hits and 28 runs scored, just ahead of Dylan Harris at .403. Harris had a team best 48 hits and 37 runs scored where he has a second best 26 RBI.
• On the mound, Ryan Maya leads the team with a 0.73 ERA in 24.2 innings of work in 10 appearances. Derik Beauprez owns the best record on staff at 5-1 with a 3.71 ERA in 34 innings of work.

Apr. 6 at Barry | 7:00 PM
Apr. 7 at Barry | 1:00 & 3:00 PM
Where: Buccaneer Softball Field | Miami Shores, Fla.
Records:  SLU 28-10, 12-9 SSC | BU 18-21 3-12 SSC
Coverage Links: Live Stats | Video 

Softball Notes

• Softball, who climbed back into the NFCA Coaches Poll at No. 24, will travel to Barry where the Lions look to extend their win streak to six games as the Green and Gold come off a 3-0 sweep of Florida Southern at home on March 28-29.
• The Lions defeated the Moccasins 6-1, 3-1, 7-4 to move to 28-10, 12-9 SSC.
• Ashley Morris is the team leader in batting average at .400, .003 ahead of Kacie Kelly (.397). Morris paces the team in hits with 52 where Kelly is the team leader in doubles with 13. Bethany Kursch edges out Morris and Kelly in the RBI column with 28 to Kelly's 21 and Morris' 20.
• From the circle, Alison Mitts leads the pitching staff with a 1.53 ERA in 23 appearances and four saves. The senior has 98 strikeouts on the season in 105.1 innings of work. Auria Mounts stands at 13-5 in 26 appearances with a 2.08 ERA in 104.1 innings with 65 strikeouts.
• Barry comes into the game with an 18-21, 3-12 SSC record after falling 1-2 in their most recent series to Tampa. The Buccaneers took the second game of the series 7-2 before falling 12-0 in game three.
• Madison VonHagel leads the team in batting average with a .323 with 31 hits and 18 runs scored where the team leader in runs scored is Alayna Gallagher with 32.
• From the circle, Christie Falcon holds the best record at 10-7 where Sofia Domineguez holds the lowest team ERA at 3.25. Falcon leads the Bucs in strikeouts with 53 where Geneva Santos stands at 47.

Apr. 7 vs Embry-Riddle | 11:00 AM
Where: Crotty Tennis Complex | Daytona Beach, Fla.
Records: SLU 16-0, 5-0 SSC | ERAU 10-5, 3-2 SSC 

Men's Tennis Notes

• No. 1 Saint Leo blanked No. 49 Rollins on Wednesday. The Lions head to No. 12 Embry-Riddle still perfect, 16-0, 5-0 SSC, as the visit the Eagles. In addition to their national no. 1 ranking, the Lions were selected as no. 1 in the South Region by the NCAA on Wednesday.
• Wednesday, No. 1 no. 1 Thomas Grinberg cruised to a 6-0, 6-1 win over No. 22 Nicolo De Fraia. No. 21 no.2 Vincent Suillerot defeated his unranked Tars opponent; 6-3, 6-4. No. 52 no. 3 Jaime Bueno won a long battle against No. 65 Guillermo Nicolas 7-5, 6-7, 10-6. His work keeps his season singles record clean, 15-0.
• On the season, No. 1 Grinberg is 16-0 and 12-3 with doubles partner Vincent Suillerot. Together, the duo is ranked No. 11.
• Embry-Riddle is set to host No. 1 Saint Leo ranked No. 12 among the ITA poll and No. 4 among the NCAA South Region competitors. The Eagles will face Florida Southern on Thursday before hosting the Lions on Saturday.
• On the season, Andres Donayre is 11-1 in singles play from a no. 2 singles 7-1 mark, no. 3 singles 4-1 record. No. 1 singles Juan Ortiz Courder enters the weekend 9-5.
• No. 1 doubles Rodolfo Arreygue and Andres Donayre are 13-1 together while no. 2 duo, Lucas Bos and Juan Ortiz Courder, hold a 12-2 record.

Apr. 7 vs Embry-Riddle | 11:00 AM
Where: Crotty Tennis Complex | Daytona Beach, Fla.
Records: SLU 13-5, 4-3 SSC | ERAU 6-11, 1-7 SSC

Women's Tennis Notes

• No. 11 Saint Leo bettered No. 22 Florida Tech on Tuesday. The Lions enter the week ranked No. 5 in the NCAA South Region.
• On the season, No. 57 no. 1 Marta Vicens Miquel is 11-7. In doubles, No. 16 no. 1 duo Madeleine Gauthier and Maja Pindelska are 8-5 together.
• Embry-Riddle surrendered a 6-3 loss at Florida Southern on Wednesday.
• On the season, no. 1 singles, Maria Turrillo, carries an 8-6 record while teammate no. 4, Sabrina Ehrenfort, is 10-4.

Apr. 7 vs Palm Beach Atlantic | 2:00 PM              
Where: University Turf Stadium | Saint Leo, Fla.               
Records: SLU 10-2, 1-0 SSC | PBA 1-10, 0-2 SSC                                 
Coverage Links: Live Stats | Video                  

Women's Lacrosse Notes

• The then No. 17 Saint Leo women's lacrosse team registered a 23-13 win at Embry-Riddle in the Lions' Sunshine State Conference season opener on Thursday. The third consecutive victory increased the Lions' overall record to 10-2, 1-0 in the SSC.
• Katherine Larson totaled seven points scoring five goals and assisted in two. Abbie Ross and Kayla Walstad where the backbone to the offense with four goals apiece.
• On the season, Leslie Ferguson has racked up 60 points scoring 47 goals, 13 assists. In addition, she has picked up 29 ground balls and caused 14 turnovers.
• Sarah Pierson has won 74 draw controls while grabbing 39 ground balls on her way to 31 season points.
• In goal, Erin Davis has earned 68 saves. She enters the weekend holding a 9.16 goals against average.
• Palm Beach Atlantic women's lacrosse fell behind early and never recovered against Embry-Riddle, losing to the Eagles 22-5 on Wednesday.
• On the season, Grace Bartlinski leads the Sailfish offense with 31 goals, three assists adding up to 34 points. Dom Barber has scored 22 points, assisted in 10 to enter the weekend with 32 points.
• Dani Brickhaus and Sarah Vernarelli has shared the goalkeeping responsibilities. Vernarelli has snagged 57 saves earning an 18 goals against average.

Apr. 7 at Tampa | 8:00 PM
Where: Naimoli Family Field | Tampa, Fla.
Records:  SLU 9-1, 3-0 SSC | UT 10-3, 2-1 SSC
Coverage Links: Live Stats | Video 

Men's Lacrosse Notes

•  Zach Lysyk 00:08 goal pulled out an 11-10 win over Rollins in the men's lacrosse Sunshine State Conference game on Wednesday. The barnburner raised the Lions' overall record to 9-1, 3-0 in the SSC. On the way to Lysyk's game winner, Jake Gilmour tallied five points scoring two goals, assisting in three. Thomas Tatarian showcased another outstanding 60 minutes inside the crease. The RS-junior goalkeeper collected 23 stellar saves.
• On the season, Jake Gilmour has tallied 52 points, netting 24 goals, assisting in 28. Kyle Pauwels follows with 50 points, scoring 36 goals, 14 assists. Charlie Kurtenbach has also found the back of opponents nets. He enters the weekend with 46 points from 25 goals, 21 assists.
• In goal, Thomas Tatarian has racked up 142 saves cutting his goals against average to 8.80 accumulating a .627 save percentage.
• Tampa defeated Florida Southern 15-9 Wednesday night. The SSC win raised the Spartans overall record to 10-3, 2-1 in the SSC.
• On the season, Andrew Kew leads the offense with 32 goals, 10 assists racking posting a 42 point season. Bryan Write with 36 points (25g, 11a) and Matt Vetter (20g, 12a) with 32 make up the Spartan's offensive backbone.
• B.J. Borowski protects the Spartan's net, recording 110 saves earning an 8.56 goals against average adding up to a .553 save percentage.