Heading into the 2018 season, the biggest question facing the Gators was how they would replace the production of last year’s seniors.
With 8:19 remaining in the first half, Florida held a 7-5 lead over Colorado. Buffaloes attacker Samantha Nemirov sprinted toward the net and released a hard shot in the direction of UF goalkeeper Haley Hicklen. Hicklen reacted quickly, snagging the ball out of the air for a save.
The Florida lacrosse team has not reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament since 2015.
In the inaugural draft of the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League, four former Gators were selected alongside two current assistant coaches.
The Florida lacrosse team’s season came to an end on Sunday following a heartbreaking loss to USC – a team it beat earlier in the season – in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Kygo’s “Stole The Show” blasted around the arena as emotions ran high for the Gators.
Last year’s postseason loss is still in the back of Florida’s mind.
Denver goalie Maddy Stevenson stepped out of the crease on a Pioneers clear attempt, looking to help ease the pressure Florida was exerting on the clear.
Temple was slowly creeping back into the game after falling behind 3-0 early on. After ten scoreless minutes, the Owls found the net on back-to-back goals nearly a minute apart and were now within striking distance of catching the Gators.
The score was tied 2-2 nearly 10 minutes in when attacker Mollie Stevens was issued her second yellow card of the game.
The Florida lacrosse team wasn’t supposed to make it this far.
Florida’s game had just started when midfielder Brianna Harris won the opening draw control. The freshman passed the ball off to set up the offense while she got into position.
Gators attacker Lindsey Ronbeck was ready when the ball came her way during a free-position shot.
With 10:54 remaining in Florida’s game against Stony Brook, attacker Mollie Stevens received a pass from attacker Sammi Burgess and put it in the back of the net.
When attacker Sammi Burgess lined up for the free-position shot, a lot more was at stake than continuing Florida’s offensive run against Cincinnati.
Attacker Lindsey Ronbeck walked the ball back into play after a Florida shot went wide.
Florida was up 2-0 over Vanderbilt on Saturday when attacker Mollie Stevens won the ensuing draw control.
Midfielder Sydney Pirreca controlled the ball after a successful clear attempt.
As the clock hit zero in the Florida lacrosse team’s season-opener against then-No. 1 North Carolina, the Gators were left with their first loss of the 2017 season.
UF midfielder Allie Pavinelli lined up for the free-position shot after a successful Florida clear attempt.
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