Florida Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A week after completing a four-goal comeback to defeat No. 24 Georgetown, the University of Florida lacrosse team returns home on Saturday for a BIG EAST tilt with the UConn Huskies.
 
The opening draw is set for noon from Donald R. Dizney Stadium. A live stream of the game will be available via the BIG EAST Digital Network, with Daniel Gillman on the call.
 
No. 8 Florida vs. UConn Live Stream
 
Saturday's contest will be the fifth meeting between the Gators and Huskies, with Florida maintaining a 3-1 advantage in the series. Last season, a pair of seven-point performances from Lindsey Ronbeck and Mollie Stevens led Florida to a 20-10 victory in Storrs, Ct.
 
Florida enters Saturday's showdown on a 24-game win streak against BIG EAST opponents dating back to 2015, after the Gators suffered a setback on the road at UConn (L, 11-10). Since 2011, UF has posted a 44-2 regular season conference record, including a 24-1 mark in the BIG EAST.
 
UConn dropped a 13-5 decision versus No. 23 Denver in its last outing. The Huskies opened BIG EAST play by defeating Butler on the road, 22-5.
 
Records
No. 8 Florida: 7-3 (2-0)
UConn: 5-5 (1-1)
 
Head Coach Amanda O'Leary:
"UConn is an extremely talented team on the offensive end of the field, and does a great job on the draw by placing the ball around the circle and winning possession. After a couple weeks of conference play, I think people can see there is a lot of parity in the BIG EAST this year, and it's exciting for us to play against this level of competition week-in and week-out. We have a great opportunity tomorrow to come out of the locker room ready to play a full 60-minute game."
 
Scouting the Huskies
UConn has played in five games decided by four goals or fewer so far this season, including three one-goal decisions (1-2). Senior attacker Grace Nolan ranks second in the NCAA in total points (59), sixth in goals (36), and ninth in assists (23). The Huskies also win 14.8 draw controls per game, the third-best mark in the BIG EAST.
 
Gators in the Second Half
Through 10 games this season, Florida has successfully completed three comebacks of four goals or more: (4 goals vs. No. 23 Loyola; 8 goals vs. No. 10 Navy; 4 goals at No. 24 Georgetown). The Gators have outscored their opponents by 24 goals in the second half, and attempted 36 more second-half shots. Florida's defense has allowed just 13 goals in the second half over its last three outings.
 
No. 8 Florida vs. UConn Broadcast Information
Time: 12 p.m.
Live Stream: BIG EAST Digital Network
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Pregame Notes
 
Series Information

• Saturday's clash will be the fifth meeting between Florida and UConn
• Florida leads: 3-1
• Home: 1-0 | Away: 2-1
• Last Time Out: March 18, 2017 at UConn: W, 20-10

 
Quick Facts

• Head Coach Amanda O'Leary won her 300th career game against Georgetown on March 24, becoming just the fifth coach in the history of DI women's lacrosse to do so.
• The Gators have won 24 consecutive games against BIG EAST opponents dating back to the 2015 season.
• #PirrecaPower: Pirreca sisters Shayna and Sydney have combined to score 36% (54/152) of UF's goals in 2018.
• Shayna Pirreca has scored a goal in 30 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in UF history. The senior is two games shy of passing Mollie Stevens (31) for the most all-time. 
• Haley Hicklen is tied for third in the NCAA with 112 saves so far this season.
• Florida owns an 81-14 (.853) record all-time at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

 
Fan Information
Admission is FREE to all regular season Florida lacrosse home games. Make plans to stay after the game, as players will be signing autographs on the main concourse!
 
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