Senior Taylor Bresnahan set the Florida all-time caused turnover record against Towson
Bresnahan & Burgess Earn Weekly BIG EAST Honors
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 | Lacrosse
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Senior defender Taylor Bresnahan and senior attacker Sammi Burgess were both recognized by the BIG EAST for their efforts in Florida's win over Towson on March 5, as announced by the conference office on Tuesday.
Bresnahan earned BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording the 71st caused turnover of her career against the Tigers, which broke the UF all-time caused turnover record of 70, previously held by Shannon Gilroy.
Bresnahan also collected two ground balls in the victory, and helped the Gators defense hold Towson to a season-low six goals. For the season, Bresnahan has recorded 11 ground balls, eight caused turnovers, and one draw control.
Following a career-high seven points against Towson, senior attacker Sammi Burgess was named the BIG EAST Attacker of the Week.
Burgess recorded three goals, four assists, and three ground balls versus the Tigers. Her four assists are tied for the most assists in a single game in Florida history. For the season, Burgess is leading the Gators with 18 points (10 goals, eight assists).
Florida BIG EAST Weekly Award History
Feb. 28:
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Bresnahan earned BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording the 71st caused turnover of her career against the Tigers, which broke the UF all-time caused turnover record of 70, previously held by Shannon Gilroy.
Bresnahan also collected two ground balls in the victory, and helped the Gators defense hold Towson to a season-low six goals. For the season, Bresnahan has recorded 11 ground balls, eight caused turnovers, and one draw control.
Following a career-high seven points against Towson, senior attacker Sammi Burgess was named the BIG EAST Attacker of the Week.
Burgess recorded three goals, four assists, and three ground balls versus the Tigers. Her four assists are tied for the most assists in a single game in Florida history. For the season, Burgess is leading the Gators with 18 points (10 goals, eight assists).
Florida BIG EAST Weekly Award History
Feb. 28:
- Mollie Stevens – Attacker of the Week
- Haley Hicklen – Defensive Player of the Week
- Sammi Burgess – Attacker of the Week
- Taylor Bresnahan – Defensive Player of the Week
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