Pirreca Named BIG EAST Midfielder of the Week

... during the Gators' lacrosse game against the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Donald R. Dizney Stadium in Gainesville, FL / UAA Communications photo by Jim Burgess

Pirreca leads the Gators with nine points through two games so far this season

Pirreca Named BIG EAST Midfielder of the Week

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 | Lacrosse

The junior's eight points were the most by a Gator since 2015.

By: Dustin Ciraco

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida midfielder Sydney Pirreca was named the BIG EAST Midfielder of the Week on Tuesday, as announced by the conference office.

Pirreca had a breakout game against No. 1 Maryland over the weekend, recording career-highs in goals (six), points (eight), and draw controls (seven) in a two-goal loss to the reigning national champions.

The junior also sparked Florida's furious comeback in the second half, scoring three goals and assisting on a fourth during UF's 5-0 run to close the game. Pirreca's eight points were the most in a game by a Gator since Shannon Gilroy did so twice in 2015.

The No. 3 Gators are back in action on Sunday against No. 23 Loyola at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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