WINTER PARK, Fla. – Saint Leo University men's basketball team hit the road for a mid-week Sunshine State Conference showdown at Rollins College on Wednesday night. The Lions staged a late comeback in the final minutes of the game using a 6-0 run to tie the game at 70-70. However, the home team was able to run ball down the court as time expired for the game-winning layup. Saint Leo falls to 7-8 overall and 2-5 in SSC play while Rollins improves to 9-6 and 2-4 in conference play.   

Freshman Brady Corso had a team best 22 points with a pair of steals and an assist off the bench for the Lions as he was six-for-11 from beyond the arc. Reigning SSC Defensive Player of the Week, Jaylan McElroy had 13 points, eight rebounds, a block, a steal, and an assist. Tae Wilson (12) and Amar Hot (10), also hit double digits for the visitors. Wilson added 10 rebounds to 12 points to record a double-double.

ROLLINS 72, SAINT LEO 70

• Saint Leo fell 72-70 after Rollins' John Latimer III scored the game-winning layup with just seconds remaining?.
• Brady Corso led the Lions with 22 points off the bench, hitting 6-of-11 from three-point range.
• Tae Wilson recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, adding three blocks to anchor the defense.
• Jaylan McElroy contributed 13 points and eight rebounds, including a crucial tip-in to tie the game at 70-70 with under a minute left.
• Saint Leo struggled from the free-throw line, converting just 7-of-14 attempts, leaving valuable points on the table.
• Rollins' Latimer III was the difference-maker, scoring 23 points on 10-of-16 shooting and delivering in clutch moments.
• The Lions shot 42.2% from the field and hit 9-of-23 three-pointers but were outpaced by Rollins' 46.0% shooting.
• Both teams finished with 38 rebounds, but Rollins' second-chance points (11) proved pivotal in the tight contest.
• Amar Hot added 10 points and four assists for the Lions, including a pair of key three-pointers to keep the game within reach.
• Saint Leo's comeback effort saw them outscore Rollins 37-36 in the second half, but they couldn't secure the win in the final seconds.

UP NEXT
Saint Leo's road trip continues with a trip down south to take on top-ranked Nova Southeastern. The Lions and the Sharks are scheduled for a 4:00 p.m. tip off in Ft. Lauderdale.