JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the first time in program history, Florida Atlantic is the SouthEastern Lacrosse Conference (SELC) tournament champion after the Owls knocked off Kennesaw State, 15-13, on Sunday afternoon.

With the victory, the Owls have automatically qualified for the 2024 MCLA National Championships presented by New Balance, which will be held at the Round Rock (Texas) Multipurpose Complex from May 6-11.

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Ryan Kerr had four goals and three assists to lead the Owls past Georgia Southern, 24-18, in a semifinal shootout. Against Kennesaw State, Kerr dropped a hat trick and four dimes to clinch the title.

2024 SELC D-I Tournament Results

Semifinals – Saturday, April 20 – Bolles School
#1S Florida Atlantic d. #2N Georgia Southern, 24-18
#1N Kennesaw State d. #2S Miami, 15-9

Finals – Sunday, April 21 – Bolles School
#1S Florida Atlantic d. #1N Kennesaw State, 15-13