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Friday, October 15, 2021

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UF added another transfer in Leigh Lingo Friday.

Virginia Tech defender Leigh Lingo transfers to Florida

By Karina Wilson | July 16

Graduate transfer Leigh Lingo heads to The Swamp after four years as a Virginia Tech Hokie.

Emily Heller races down the field for Florida against Cincinnati on May 6.

“Tough as nails:” Who is Emily Heller?

By Karina Wilson | July 15

The Gators huddle in a game against Cincinnati March 28

Gators lacrosse claims an abundance of individual honors, but what’s next?

By Karina Wilson | June 26

The Florida lacrosse team added two transfers in as many days with the announced arrival of attacker Madison Rielly from Maryland.

Lacrosse attacker Madison Rielly transfers to Florida

By Karina Wilson | June 24

UF lacrosse head coach Amanda O'Leary. The Gators added transfer Catherine Flaherty to their roster Wednesday.

Maryland defender Catherine Flaherty transfers to Florida

By Karina Wilson | June 23

Shannon Kavanuagh (17), Brianna Harris (20) and Kaitlyn Dabkowski (33) walk together against Cincinnati on May 6.

Florida lacrosse seniors “ride the wave” with matching tattoos

By Karina Wilson | May 30

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The Florida lacrosse team huddles against Vanderbilt on April 16. The team's season ended Saturday with a loss to Syracuse in the Elite Eight.

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The last dance: Syracuse stuns Florida lacrosse to end Gators’ season

By Karina Wilson | May 22

Florida lacrosse’s dream of the Final Four slipped away after a 17-11 loss to Syracuse.

AAC Midfielder of the Year Shannon Kavanagh runs through the Jacksonville defense on May 16. Kavanagh and the Gators face Syracuse for a trip to the Final Four Saturday.

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Florida lacrosse faces Syracuse in NCAA quarterfinals

By Karina Wilson | May 21

“You want to talk about a special team – this is a special team,” sixth-seeded Gators coach Amanda O’Leary said in preparation of facing the third-seeded Orange.

Attacker Grace Haus races down the field in Florida's 17-3 win over Jacksonville University.

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Gators lacrosse drowns Jacksonville Dolphins

By Karina Wilson | May 16

Florida redeemed itself by cruising past Jacksonville in a 17-3 dismantling to advance to the quarterfinals.

Attacker Brianna Harris against Mercer. Harris leads the Gators into a second-round matchup with Jacksonville University Sunday.

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Florida lacrosse draws Jacksonville rematch in round two of national championship

By Karina Wilson | May 15

The sixth-seeded Gators hope to find redemption versus the Jacksonville Dolphins Sunday after a loss two months ago.

Florida's Emily Heller sprints down the field Friday against Mercer. Florida defeated the Bears 23-5 to move to the second round of the 2021 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Tournament.

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Gators lacrosse tramples Mercer Bears to keep dancing

By Karina Wilson | May 14

A hush fell over the crowd at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. The wind whistled through the net’s white polyester strings.

Coach O'Leary commands the huddle during a game on February 16, 2019 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium in Gainesville, FL / UAA Communications photo by Matt Stamey

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Swamp Secrets: How Florida built a lacrosse contender in the south

By Christian Ortega | May 14

Former University of Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley had a vision of the Gators dominating college lacrosse. A little more than a decade later, the Gators are champing at the bit to win the program’s first national championship.

Florida's Brianna Harris (pictured, No. 20) makes a move on a Cincinnati defender during the AAC Championship on May 8. Harris scored six goals and added four assists in the title game.

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Florida lacrosse battles Mercer in first round of national championship

By Karina Wilson | May 12

The sixth-seeded Gators face the Southern Conference champions Friday in round one of the NCAA Tournament.

The Gators dominated the Temple Owls en route to their seventh straight AAC title.

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Gators lacrosse defeats Temple to claim AAC Championship

By Karina Wilson | May 8

Led by attacker Brianna Harris, the No. 7 Gators drowned the Temple Owls to win the AAC Championship.

Senior Grace Haus runs down the field in Florida's win over Cincinnati on May 6. The Gators look to take home the AAC Championship Saturday against Temple.

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Florida lacrosse to take on Temple in AAC Championship

By Karina Wilson | May 7

The No. 7 Gators prepare to take on the Temple Owls in the AAC Championship.

2021 AAC Midfielder of the Year Shannon Kavanagh, pictured in grey, passes down the field against Cincinnati in the conference semifinal on May 6. Kavanagh scored her 200th goal during the game.

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Gators lacrosse advances to AAC Championship

By Karina Wilson | May 6

No. 7 Florida lacrosse advanced to the championship with a 19-6 win over Cincinnati and awaits the winner of the Temple-Vanderbilt semifinal.

The Gators battle the Cincinnati Bearcats in the AAC semifinals Thursday. Photo from UF-Cincinnati game March 26.

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Florida lacrosse to face Cincinnati in AAC Championship semifinals

By Karina Wilson | May 5

No. 7 Florida lacrosse boasts home-field advantage as it takes on Cincinnati in the AAC Championship semifinals Thursday.

Florida attacker Brianna Harris (No. 20, center) cradles and advances towards Liberty's goal on April 28. The Gators ended their regular season with an 11th straight victory over the Flames, 17-2, to end the year 14-2.

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Gators lacrosse closes out regular season with 11th straight win

By Karina Wilson | Apr. 28

No. 8 Florida lacrosse defended the ‘Diz one last time in a 17-2 thrashing of Liberty to end the 2021 regular season.

Florida's Shannon Kavanagh (No.17, pictured) runs up the field with the ball against Cincinatti March 26. Kavanagh sits five goals short of 200 ahead of Florida's regular season finale against Liberty Wednesday.

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Florida to close out regular season against Liberty

By Karina Wilson | Apr. 28

The No. 8 Gators, eager for their 11th straight win, close out regular-season play versus the Flames.

The Gators battle the Cincinnati Bearcats in the AAC semifinals Thursday. Photo from UF-Cincinnati game March 26.

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Gators sweep Monarchs to stay perfect in conference

By Karina Wilson | Apr. 26

The Monarchs tested No. 10 Florida early, but the Gators emerged victorious in a commanding 17-4 win.

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