Opening draw is set for 6:30 p.m. at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
Game Notes
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The 13th-ranked Florida lacrosse team (2-4) returns home to Donald R. Dizney Stadium Wednesday for a matchup against the third-ranked Syracuse Orange (6-1). Opening draw is for 6:30 p.m.
This is Florida's fifth Top-10 opponent during the nonconference slate thus far.
No. 13 Florida vs. No. 3 Syracuse Live Stream
The Gators and the Orange are meeting for the 13th time in program history, with Syracuse holding the 8-4 series advantage. The last time these two teams faced off was in the 2021 NCAA Quarterfinal on May 22, 2021 in Syracuse, N.Y. The Orange took the game 17-11.
In its last contest, Florida fell to the ninth-ranked Loyola Greyhounds 12-9, while Syracuse topped No. 14 Virginia 17-11 on Saturday.
Promotions
- Wednesday will serve as Florida's "Saluting First Responders" game
- Giveaway: 50 Years of Women's Athletics Pepsi cans
Scouting the Orange
- Syracuse currently sits at No. 3 in the IWLCA/ILWomen Top-25 Poll after starting the 2022 season off 6-1
- The Orange have five members on the Tewaaraton Watch List: Sam Swart, Emily Hawryschuk, Megan Carney, Sarah Cooper, Meaghan Tyrrell and Emma Tyrrell
- Seven Syracuse players also found themselves as Preseason Inside Lacrosse All-Americans: Emily Hawryschuk, Meaghan Tyrrell and Sarah Cooper earned first-team accolades, while Sam Swart was a second-team honoree. In addition, Megan Carney, Emma Tyrrell and Emma Ward were honorable mention selections
- Through the first seven games of the season, Meaghan Tyrrell (28g, 7a), Megan Carney (19g, 9a), Emily Hawryschuk (19g, 9a) and Emma Tyrrell (15g, 12a) are leading the way offensively
- E. Tyrrell and Katelyn Mashewske are leading the way in the draw circle for Syracuse, posting 42 and 36, respectively
- On the defensive end, Katie Goodale and Sarah Cooper have each recorded 11 caused turnovers in the seven games this season
- Kimber Hower has seen a majority of minutes in the cage this season, recording 27 saves with a .333 save percentage. Delaney Sweitzer has also seen time between the pipes, recording nine saves with a .231 save percentage in 150:00 of play
National Spotlight
- Through six games in the 2022 season, the Gators are ranked in the Top-35 nationally in five categories:
- Turnovers per game (7th | 11.67)
- Clearing percentage (14th | .910)
- Caused turnovers per game (15th | 9.83)
- Shot percentage (31st | .461)
- Assists per game (32nd | 6.17)
- The following Gators are ranked in the Top-50 nationally:
- Becky Browndorf
- Caused turnovers per game: 31st | 1.67
- Danielle Pavinelli
- Free position goals per game: 12th | 1.33
- Free position percentage: 28th | .667
- Goals: 35th | 22
- Goals per game: 18th | 3.67
- Points: 37th | 29
- Points per game: 20th | 4.83
- Shot percentage: 49th | .564
- Shots per game: 37th | 6.50
- Shots on goal per game: 31st | 5.17
No. 13 Florida vs. No. 3 Syracuse Broadcast Information
Time & Date: Wednesday, March 16 | 6:30 p.m.
Live Stream: YouTube
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Series Information - No. 13 Florida vs. No. 3 Syracuse
Orange | 2022 season: 6-1, 3-0 ACC
- This is the 13th meeting between the Gators and Orange
- Syracuse holds the 8-4 series advantage
- Home: 2-3 | Away: 1-4 | Neutral: 1-1
- Last Meeting: May 22, 2021 | Syracuse, N.Y. | L, 11-17
Quick Facts
- The last time these two teams faced off was during the 2021 NCAA Championship Quarterfinal, where the Orange pulled out the 17-11 victory
- Sarah Reznick notched 11 saves in the game, while Paisley Eagan is the returning high-scorer as she netted two goals on the afternoon
- Streaking: Sarah Reznick has recorded a save in 35-straight games, the third-longest streak in program history
- Florida owns an impressive 109-21 (.839) record in the confines of Donald R. Dizney Stadium
- When scoring at least 14 goals, the Gators are 152-2 (.987) in program history
- Florida boasts a 35-8 (.814) record all-time in night games (starting after 6 p.m.)
- Sarah Reznick currently sits fifth among active Division I players with an 8.61 GAA
- Since 2011, Florida has the third-most wins (178) of any Division I women's lacrosse team
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