GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida women's lacrosse team (5-1) will wrap up a stretch of four games in nine days on Tuesday, as No. 5 Syracuse (7-1) is set to visit Gainesville.
The opening draw is set for 1 P.M. from Donald R. Dizney Stadium. A live stream of the game will be available via YouTube, with Daniel Gillman and Connor Buckridge on the call.
No. 3 Florida vs. No. 5 Syracuse Live Stream
No. 3 Florida enters Tuesday's tilt winners of five straight games, including three ranked opponents: No. 3 Southern California, No. 16 Towson, and No. 7 Stony Brook. Florida has been balanced offensively through the first six games of the season, as four Gators have between 22 and 28 points (
Sammi Burgess, Shayna Pirreca, Sydney Pirreca, and
Mollie Stevens). Stevens also leads the team with 38 draw controls. Sophomore goalkeeper
Haley Hicklen has anchored the Gator defense, with 50 saves and a .481 save percentage this season.
After posting a 7-0 record to start the season, No. 5 Syracuse dropped its first game of the season to No. 1 Maryland on Saturday, March 11, 17-7. Junior attacker Riley Donahue (13 goals, 11 assists) and freshman goalkeeper Asa Goldstock (58 saves, .472 save percentage) lead the Orange.
Offensive Explosion
The Gators scored a season-high 22 goals against Stony Brook on March 11, including a career-high seven from senior attacker
Mollie Stevens. Stony Brook came into the contest ranked third in the NCAA in only allowing 6.4 goals per game, with a previous high of just 10 goals allowed.
No. 3 Florida vs. No 5 Syracuse Broadcast Information
Time: 1 P.M.
Live Stream: YouTube
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Pregame Notes
Series Information
- Tuesday's game will be the ninth meeting between Florida and Syracuse
- Syracuse leads: 5-3
- Home: 1-2 | Away: 1-2 | Neutral: 1-1
- Last Time Out: March 1, 2016 at Syracuse | W, 11-10 (OT)
Quick Facts
- Four out of Florida's previous eight games versus Syracuse have gone into overtime, including the past two meetings (2015 & 2016)
- In those eight games, only a two goal margin separate the Gators and Orange
- Sammi Burgess is just 27 points from becoming the fifth Gator to amass 200 career points
- Caroline Fitzgerald needs 19 ground balls to pass Nora Barry (141) for the most all-time at Florida
- Mollie Stevens ranks seventh in the NCAA with 6.33 draw controls per game
Fan Information
Admission is FREE to all regular season Florida lacrosse home games. Celebrate Taco Tuesday with the Gators! There will be free tacos and churros available for fans courtesy of Felipe's Tacqueria (while supplies last).
Up Next
The Gators will open BIG EAST play on Saturday, March 18, with a road test at UConn (2-4).
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