Saint Leo softball team captures first NCAA Division II title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:02 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Saint Leo University softball team claimed its first national championship on June 3, beating sixth-seeded McKendree University 5-2 in the NCAA Division II finals held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Key contributions included Izzy LaRoche's two-run triple in the seventh inning and solid relief pitching from Alex Wright, who secured the win. This victory capped a remarkable season for Saint Leo, which ended with a 54-3-1 record. The Lions had previously dominated McKendree 15-4 in the first game of the best-of-three final.
- •Saint Leo won the NCAA Division II title on June 3, 2026.
- •The final score was 5-2 against McKendree University.
- •Izzy LaRoche's triple in the seventh provided crucial insurance runs.
- •Alex Wright pitched three innings in relief to secure the victory.
- •Saint Leo finished the season with a record of 54-3-1.
- 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — Saint Leo softball team wins NCAA Division II title, a program 1st
"The Saint Leo University softball team won its first national championship Wednesday afternoon, defeating sixth-seeded McKendree University 5-2 in the NCAA Division II finals in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Izzy LaRoche’s two-run triple to left-centerfield in the top of the seventh inning drove in two key insurance runs to help the Lions sweep the best-of-three final and finish with an outstanding 54-3-1 record.
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