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2026 MBB Senior Day
Michael Hayeck
88
Winner Embry-Riddle (FL) ERAU 13-14,10-10 Sunshine State
79
Saint Leo SLU 7-21,2-18 Sunshine State
Winner
Embry-Riddle (FL) ERAU
13-14,10-10 Sunshine State
88
Final
79
Saint Leo SLU
7-21,2-18 Sunshine State
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Embry-Riddle (FL) ERAU 36 52 88
Saint Leo SLU 42 37 79

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | George Hillen | Manager of Athletic Communications

Men’s Basketball Honors Seniors in Regular Season Finale Against Embry-Riddle

SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo men's basketball team lost 88-79 at home versus Embry-Riddle in the regular season finale on Senior Day.

The Lions opened the game with a 9-0 lead following a three-pointer by senior Owen Pawlikowski, however, the Eagles answered and tied the game at 12-12. With the game deadlocked at 19-19, senior Donovan Hill ignited the Lions offense as he connected on three consecutive threes and a mid-range jump shot to give the Green & Gold a 30-21 advantage. In the closing seconds of the first frame, Pawlikowski laced a mid-range jumper as Saint Leo held a 42-36 lead going into the half.

In the second frame, the Eagles' offense kicked into gear with 52 points to claim the win.

Hill led the Lions with 28 points, a career-best, and his ninth 20-point performance of the season to go along with nine boards, three steals, and a pair of assists. Pawlikowski finished with 26 points on 8-of-15 shooting while connecting on five threes. Senior Matt Ansah registered 10 points, six rebounds, and dished out four assists. Junior Luther Smith Jr. chipped in with eight points and three assists.
 
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