Grand Rapids, Mich. — The stage could not be any bigger for the Aquinas College Men's Lacrosse team tonight in Decatur, Alabama. The #3-ranked Saints will battle #6 SCAD Savannah in the quarterfinal round of the NAIA National Tournament with a trip to Thursday's National Semifinals on the line.
Opening faceoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time as two of the nation's premier programs square off in a winner-take-all showdown.
Aquinas enters the matchup battle-tested after navigating one of the toughest schedules in the NAIA throughout the 2026 season. The Saints have spent most of the year ranked among the nation's elite and arrive in Alabama hungry for another shot at a national title run.
SCAD Savannah presents a dangerous challenge of its own. The Bees have proven all season they can score in bunches, play fast in transition, and capitalize on mistakes. Aquinas will need to be sharp from the opening whistle against a SCAD squad capable of changing momentum quickly.
For the Saints, the keys tonight will revolve around discipline, possession, and defensive communication. Aquinas has thrived all season when winning ground balls, controlling faceoffs, and forcing opponents into uncomfortable possessions. The Saints will also look to their veteran leadership and explosive offensive weapons to dictate tempo early and keep pressure on the Bees defense.
Meanwhile, SCAD's path to victory likely centers around creating transition opportunities and trying to speed up the game. The Bees are dangerous when they can play downhill and generate quick-strike offense, making AQ's ability to limit turnovers and control pace absolutely critical.
The margin for error in games like this is razor thin.
One hot goalie.
One extra possession.
One man-up opportunity.
One momentum swing.
That can be the difference between advancing to the Final Four or heading home for the offseason.
How to Watch Tonight's National Tournament Showdown on UEN or NAIA
Fans can watch tonight's NAIA National Tournament quarterfinal matchup between Aquinas and SCAD Savannah live through the Urban Edge Network (UEN) app and streaming platform, along with the official NAIA National Championship coverage online.
** Decatur, Alabama
** 8 PM Local Time
** #3 Aquinas vs #6 SCAD Savannah
Homer Option is Still Available as Joey Will Be There - Audio Only
Due to exclusive NAIA national championship video streaming rights for all NAIA postseason events, independent live video broadcasts are not permitted during the tournament. HOWEVER… Joey Sutherlin will still be on site in Decatur bringing Saints fans an old-school audio-only broadcast packed with passion, energy, storytelling, and spirited play-by-play coverage.
If you know Joey, you know this won't just be a broadcast.
It'll be an EXPERIENCE.
Every goal call. Every big save. Every momentum shift. Every emotional moment of Saints lacrosse will come alive through the voice and passion that AQ fans have come to know and love all season long.
If you can't make it to Alabama, you absolutely will not want to miss the call tonight.
Click here for the AQSaints YouTube Audio/Radio Coverage of the game, with Joey's call.
Saints Nation… It's Time!!!
This is why you lift in the offseason.
This is why you battle through injuries.
This is why you survive snow practices, long road trips, and grueling conference wars.
Because nights like tonight define programs.
The Saints are two wins away from playing for a National Championship, but the mission starts with 60 minutes of relentless lacrosse against one of the best teams in the country.
AQ fans — wherever you are tonight — rally behind Coach Peter Treppa and this special Saints squad. Bring the energy. Wear the maroon and white proudly. Be loud from Michigan all the way to Alabama.
One team.
One goal.
One more chance to keep the dream alive.
It's a GREAT day to be a Saint.
