Florida’s defense draws praise with Northwestern match looming
By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Apr. 17, 2012The Gators’ offense has gotten quite a bit of attention.
The Gators’ offense has gotten quite a bit of attention.
Florida defeated Vanderbilt in a low-scoring tight game in Nashville in 2011.
Emily Dohony and Kitty Cullen have good reason to be scared.
The Gators are looking for consistency.
Johns Hopkins had the Gators right where it wanted them.
The Gators didn’t miss a beat without Kitty Cullen.
The Gators’ defenders were tired.
After a quick start on Sunday, Penn State got physical.
The Gators know they won't catch the American Lacrosse Conference off-guard again.
Amanda O’Leary wanted some unfamiliar faces to make big contributions Wednesday night.
Shannon Gilroy’s career as a Gator was in jeopardy before it ever started.
Following a first-half defensive battle, the Gators were looking to take control.
The last time the Gators welcomed a ranked opponent to Gainesville, Florida’s players experienced the closest game they have seen in their three years with the team.
The Gators led big early on Saturday
The Gators were forced to play at a slow pace for most of the first half on Wednesday.
The Gators were excited to have every player returning.
After two consecutive close games against ranked opponents, the Gators did not waste time putting the game out of reach on Saturday.
Gators coach Amanda O’Leary wanted her players to be smart offensively on Wednesday.
The Gators came out flat Saturday against their first ranked opponent since the season opener.
The best lacrosse players are often most dangerous when they are one-on-one with the goalkeeper. However, Ashley Bruns is at her best behind the net.