March 4, 2023 - National Lacrosse League (NLL) - San Diego Seals News Release

 The San Diego Seals came out victorious on Saturday against the Las Vegas Desert Dogs with a 15-12 win at Snapdragon Stadium in the National Lacrosse League Stadium Showdown. The day was filled with firsts, as it was the first-ever outdoor game in NLL history, and the first time the San Diego Seals played the newest team in the league, the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. The Stadium Showdown was an epic day filled with incredible lacrosse, fanfare, excitement, and perhaps the dawn of a new era in the NLL.

Aside from a victory, the legacy of this particular match will inspire generations to come, and will have an impact on the growth of lacrosse as a whole. The high-quality broadcast shown throughout the country was top-notch, and created a closer look into the game of box lacrosse for sports fans across the country.

"To experience a monumental game, we're really grateful. We knew how meaningful it would be, for the game of lacrosse as a whole. Not only for our market, but it had a national stage," said head coach Patrick Merrill. "Hopefully it encourages some young lacrosse players to pick up a stick."

Snapdragon Stadium was filled with energy as San Diego and Las Vegas went head-to-head nearly all game long. The score stayed close throughout the game as the two teams kept fighting their way to the lead. The Seals had a narrow lead going into the half at 8-7, and still at the end of the 3rd with a 11-10 lead. The last quarter, however, saw the Seals pull away, ultimately taking the win.

The San Diego Seals came out victorious on Saturday against the Las Vegas Desert Dogs with a 15-12 win at Snapdragon Stadium in the National Lacrosse League Stadium Showdown. The day was filled with firsts, as it was the first-ever outdoor game in NLL history, and the first time the San Diego Seals played the newest team in the league, the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. The Stadium Showdown was an epic day filled with incredible lacrosse, fanfare, excitement, and perhaps the dawn of a new era in the NLL.

Aside from a victory, the legacy of this particular match will inspire generations to come, and will have an impact on the growth of lacrosse as a whole. The high-quality broadcast shown throughout the country was top-notch, and created a closer look into the game of box lacrosse for sports fans across the country.

"To experience a monumental game, we're really grateful. We knew how meaningful it would be, for the game of lacrosse as a whole. Not only for our market, but it had a national stage," said head coach Patrick Merrill. "Hopefully it encourages some young lacrosse players to pick up a stick."

Snapdragon Stadium was filled with energy as San Diego and Las Vegas went head-to-head nearly all game long. The score stayed close throughout the game as the two teams kept fighting their way to the lead. The Seals had a narrow lead going into the half at 8-7, and still at the end of the 3rd with a 11-10 lead. The last quarter, however, saw the Seals pull away, ultimately taking the win.