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UF senior Mollie Stevens fights off a North Carolina player during Florida's 13-10 loss to the Tar Heels on Feb. 11, 2017, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Gators take down Trojans in strong offensive showing

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 25, 2017

The Gators were up 8-3 early in the second half.

Attacker Shayna Pirreca leads Florida with 44 goals on the season.

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Pirreca sisters looking to repeat success for Gators lacrosse

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 23, 2017

After a turnover by North Carolina, sophomore midfielder Sydney Pirreca received a pass on a clear.

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Ahead of USC, Florida lacrosse team looking to make adjustments

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 22, 2017

No. 4 Florida’s biggest issues during its loss to No. 1 North Carolina on Feb. 11 was its inability to win most of the draw controls.

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After earning start, Trombetta looking to add to defense

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 16, 2017

On a lineup full of returning players for the No. 3 Gators lacrosse team, one name stands out every time.

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Before hosting Scotland, UF adjusts to new shot clock

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 14, 2017

When the No. 3 Florida lacrosse team played No. 1 North Carolina on Saturday, one thing was noticeably different from last season’s game.

Shayna Pirreca (center) dodges defenders during Florida's 14-4 loss to Maryland on March 19, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Gators fall to No. 1 UNC in season opener

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 12, 2017

With the score tied at nine and and just under four minutes left in the game, North Carolina’s Sammy Jo Tracy received a pass.

Sammi Burgess makes a play on the ball during Florida's 14-4 loss on March 19, 2016 Maryland at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Gators lacrosse hope to fill void Graziano left before UNC

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 9, 2017

After its defeat to Penn State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the Florida lacrosse team lost 10 seniors to graduation.

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Florida lacrosse looking for freshmen to make impact against No. 1 UNC

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 6, 2017

As the Florida lacrosse team walked off the field on Jan. 14 in Bradenton, it had a lot to be proud of.

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UF lacrosse looking to build off successful 2016 campaign

By Jake Dreilinger | Jan. 12, 2017

Last season was one of the best seasons in Florida lacrosse program history.

Angela Flister (left) hugs Aniya Flanagan (right) after Florida was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament at Donald R. Dizney Stadium on Sunday.

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Season ends in disappointment for No. 2 Florida lacrosse team

By Kyle Brutman | May 16, 2016

Mollie Stevens (17) runs toward the net during Florida's win against San Diego State last season at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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UF lacrosse upset in second round of NCAA Tournament

By Kyle Brutman | May 15, 2016

The No. 2 Florida lacrosse team was close to clinching its fourth NCAA Quarterfinal appearance in program history. Instead, one of UF’s most promising campaigns came to a surprising end Sunday afternoon.

UF's Mollie Stevens attempts to make a play on the ball during Florida's 12-11 win over Michigan on Feb. 13, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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UF lacrosse opens play in NCAA Tournament on Sunday

By Kyle Brutman | May 11, 2016

Fresh off a 16-4 shellacking of Temple to win its second-straight Big East Tournament title, the No. 2 Florida lacrosse team was named the No. 2 overall seed in the 26-team NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

UF's Nicole Graziano (right) makes a play on the ball during Florida's 16-6 win over Dartmouth on Feb. 27, 2016.

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Florida lacrosse wins Big East Tournament Championship

By Kyle Brutman | May 7, 2016

For the second-straight season, Florida finished the Big East Tournament as the final team standing.

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UF lacrosse defeats Cincinnati 17-5

By Kyle Brutman | Apr. 21, 2016

The first two minutes of Wednesday’s game against Cincinnati was one to forget for Florida.

Senior Taylor Bresnahan scored a hat trick for Florida in a dominant, 14-7 victory over Lousiville.

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Balanced scoring attack helping UF lacrosse

By Kyle Brutman | Apr. 18, 2016

The No. 2 Florida lacrosse team has been a thorn in the side of most of its opponents this season.

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UF lacrosse storms past Villanova

By Kyle Brutman | Apr. 16, 2016

The No. 2 Florida lacrosse team clinched a berth in the Big East Tournament Saturday with a 14-4 win over Villanova.

Lindsey Ronbeck runs toward the goal during Florida's 14-4 loss to Maryland on March 19, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida lacrosse breezes past Marquette

By Kyle Brutman | Apr. 13, 2016

It took nearly 49 minutes of game time for Florida to concede a goal against Marquette on Wednesday.

Shayna Pirreca passes the ball during Florida's 12-11 win over Michigan on Feb. 13, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Freshmen gaining experience, stepping up for UF lacrosse

By Kyle Brutman | Apr. 6, 2016

The Gators were without junior midfielders Mollie Stevens and Carli Marsh.

Sophomore attacker Sammi Burgess fights for a ground ball during UF's 17-11 loss to UNC at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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UF lacrosse to face Temple

By Kyle Brutman | Mar. 31, 2016

After No. 2 Florida flicked a season-best 37 shots and let up just one goal per half in a 16-2 win over Vanderbilt last weekend, it’s hard to imagine that the Gators had much to work on leading up to Saturday’s noon slate against Temple at home.

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Gators lacrosse to face No. 1 Maryland at home

By Kyle Brutman | Mar. 17, 2016

Last season, then-No. 5 Florida traveled to College Park, Maryland, on March 14 to face the No. 1 Terrapins, hoping to pull off its third victory over a No. 1 opponent in program history.