SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo University men's basketball's season came to an end on Saturday evening following a 76-65 loss to Florida Tech at home. Prior to Saturday's game, the Lions honored its senior class of 2025. Saint Leo was proud to recognize student-manager Mikel Bradley, Tae Wilson, Eric Jones, Jakai Davis as the class of 2025. The Lions split the season series with the Panthers and finished the season with a 10-18 overall record and 5-15 in SSC play as the Panthers finished their season with a 6-22 overall record 3-17 in SSC play.
 
Tae Wilson (15), Logan Ryan (11), and Eric Jones (10) all scored in double-digit figures in the season finale. Wilson ended the season with his eighth double-double.
 
FLORIDA TECH 75, SAINT LEO 65

• The Lions jumped out to a 37-29 halftime lead, controlling the tempo early behind strong rebounding and efficient shooting.
• Florida Tech flipped the script after halftime, outscoring Saint Leo 47-28 in the final 20 minutes to take control of the game.
• Florida Tech's Edden led all scorers with 24 points, hitting 4-of-6 from deep and converting 8-of-9 free throws.
• Both teams fought hard on the glass, with Florida Tech holding a slight edge (44-43). Logan Allen dominated inside with 14 boards.
• Wilson put up an impressive 15 points and 16 rebounds, but his five fouls hurt the Lions down the stretch.
• Saint Leo committed 16 turnovers, compared to Florida Tech's 10, leading to 22 points off turnovers for the Panthers.
• The Lions struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 26.5% (9-of-34), while Florida Tech hit 33.3% (9-of-27).
• Florida Tech's Max Polk scored 21 points, including key baskets in the closing minutes to seal the win.
• Florida Tech took its first lead at 5:02 in the second half and never looked back, pulling away with clutch shooting.

 
HEAD COACH SPENCER HENKE THANKS HIS SENIORS
 
Mikel Bradley – Student Manager: 
"I would like to thank Mikel for all she has done through her 4 years with our program. She has been an integral part of our day-to-day operations and her selfless commitment to our program has been second to none. She showed up every day and did an unbelievable job with our social media amongst other things. I wish her nothing but the best as she enters the professional world and I hope she knows tik tok Friday's will never be the same"
 
Tae Wilson #1:
"Tae was the first player that I committed to us when I took over for Coach Randall and I am forever thankful for him trusting me and being by my side during year 1. He has had an unbelievable college career and capped it off with his best year yet individually in the Green and Gold. I wish I could have been Tae's coach his entire career, but his one year as a Lion will always be special to me. I cannot wait to see Tae pursue his professional basketball career and make all of Lion Nation Proud"
 
Eric Jones #2: 
"E, like Tae, is someone who trusted me with their last year of college basketball and I am extremely thankful to have been Eric's coach as well. E has one of the most unique and creative minds that I have been around in my 5 years of coaching and he has made me a better coach each and every day. I am beyond proud of the man he has become during his time as a Lion and it makes me happy knowing that he is leaving our team as the best version of himself. Thank you for all you did for our Program E, you will always be a Lion"
 
Jakai Davis #5:
"Jakai is someone who has grown so much throughout his time with our program and it makes me beyond happy to see the man he has become during his time with our program. His selfless sacrifice each and every day is something I appreciate so much and made our program better. He is someone who cares deeply about the game and his teammates success which says a lot about his character and growth as a man. Thank you for all you did Jakai for our program and I want you to know how proud I am of you for getting yourself to this point. You will always be a Lion!"