LAKELAND, Fla. – The Saint Leo women's lacrosse team fell 25-17 to the ninth-ranked Florida Southern Moccasins Wednesday afternoon in Lakeland, Fla. Despite the loss, Fiona McLaughlin earned a career-high six goals against the nationally-ranked Sunshine State Conference foes. McLaughlin scored six goals off ten shots, in which nine were placed on the target. Saint Leo (5-9, 2-2 SSC) was able to edge Florida Southern (10-2, 2-1 SSC) in the second quarter, 5-4, but it wouldn't be enough to flip the script following the hosts strong opening quarter.
 
Lia Lamendola also had a big game earning four points from a goal and three assists.
 
Florida Southern jumped out to an early 9-3 lead after the first quarter. The game remained tight after that, allowing the Mocs to maintain the advantage.
 
Saint Leo will look ahead to Saturday, April 16 to host the Sailfish from Palm Beach Atlantic during the Lions' senior day. The Green and Gold will celebrate and thank Franki Dorfman, Payton Juba, Sam Bell, Melissa Reeves, Carson Clark, Olivia Buthorn, Meghan Bomleny, Kaci Archer, Mackenzie Cotter, and Marisa Souchak.
 
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