Box Score
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida women's lacrosse team (2-1) passed its first road test on Monday night, beating in-state rival Jacksonville University (0-3), 21-14.
After being outmuscled in the draw circle in their first two games, the Gators were able to control the game from start to finish, and ended with 24 draw controls after averaging just nine in their first two games. Senior attacker
Mollie Stevens set a Florida single-game record with 11 draw controls.
In a game where all 30 Gators who dressed for the game saw playing time, eight different Gators found the back of the net, led by four goals apiece from attackers
Sammi Burgess and
Lindsey Ronbeck.
Backup goalkeepers
Olivia Cole and
Kenzii Kittell each saw time in the cage for the first time this season, with Kittell recording two saves and Cole recording one.
#PirrecaPower
Pirreca sisters Shayna and Sydney once again put together a well-rounded game, combining for five goals, two assists, three draw controls and one ground ball. For the season, the Pirreca sisters have accounted for 37% (17/46) of Florida's scoring.
Records:
Florida: 2-1
Jacksonville: 0-3
Notable:
- Tonight's win gives Florida a 32-3 (.914) record all-time in games that start after 6 P.M.
- The Gators have now won eight consecutive road games dating back to 2016
- Florida's seven wins against Jacksonville are tied with Ohio State for the most wins against a single opponent
- With two caused turnovers, senior defender Taylor Bresnahan is now tied with Shannon Gilroy (70) for the most all-time at Florida
- Florida has never lost a game to an in-state opponent: 7-0 vs. Jacksonville, 2-0 vs. Stetson
O'Leary's Insight:
"Jacksonville played a very good game. They pushed us at both ends of the field. Credit them for a hard fought game. We did a better job in the draw circle and competing for those 50/50 ground balls. It was great to see all of our goalies get playing time. We struggled on our free position attempts and I credit Jacksonville's goalies. We will get back to work in preparation for a tough schedule ahead."
Up Next
The Gators will travel north to Maryland for a pair of spring break games with No. 16 Towson on March 5 and Loyola on March 8.
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