National Powers Clashing in Florida's Season Opener on Saturday
Friday, February 6, 2015 | Lacrosse
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 4 Gators open their 2015 lacrosse season against the No. 2 North Carolina Tar Heels (1-0) at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow (Feb. 7) at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
Saturday's showdown will be the sixth meeting all-time between the two perennial national powers and the first-ever visit to Gainesville by the Tar Heels. The gators are 1-4 all-time against North Carolina, but have split the last two contests.
After spending its first five seasons as a member of the American Lacrosse Conference (ALC), winning four regular-season and two tournament titles, UF begins its first year in the BIG EAST Conference.
In her sixth season at the helm of Florida, head coach Amanda O'Leary returns a wealth of talent in 2015, returning 10 starters, including 2014 national scoring champion and 2014 Tewaaraton Finalist Shannon Gilroy.
TV/Radio Links
Saturday's game will be broadcast live be SEC Network+ and will be viewable on WatchESPN.com and through the WatchESPN app. For the link to the game, click here.
Radio coverage will be provided through GatorVision. For the link to the coverage, click here.
Promotions & Giveaways
The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a Florida lacrosse fleece blanket.
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