Salisbury University’s Historic Home Win Streak Ends at 45 Games

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:46 PM

Salisbury University's men's lacrosse team saw their remarkable 45-game home winning streak come to an end Saturday. The second-ranked Sea Gulls fell 15-12 to tenth-ranked Lynchburg University in what marked a significant upset on their home turf.

SALISBURY, Md. – A historic winning streak came to a dramatic end Saturday afternoon as Salisbury University’s men’s lacrosse program suffered a stunning setback on home ground.

The Sea Gulls, who entered the contest ranked second nationally, watched their incredible 45-game home winning streak evaporate in a 15-12 defeat to the University of Lynchburg Hornets, ranked tenth in the nation.

The loss marks the first time Salisbury has fallen at home since their streak began, representing a major milestone for the visiting Hornets who managed to overcome the ranking differential and hostile home environment to secure the upset victory.

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