Game Notes
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The 16th-ranked Florida Gators return to Donald R. Dizney Stadium on Wednesday when the team welcomes No. 4 Syracuse. The Gators will play in the confines of The Diz for the first time in nearly a month.
Opening draw is set for 7 p.m. with Ryan Urquhart and
Annie Collins on the call.
No. 16 Florida vs. No. 4 Syracuse Live Stream
The Gators are coming off a 16-15 win against the High Point Panthers, while Syracuse fell in overtime to No. 2 Maryland, 12-11.
Florida has one of the most challenging non-conference schedules in the country, with Syracuse being the fifth ranked team the Gators have faced. The schedule does not get easier over the course of the next 10 days, with Florida facing No. 3 North Carolina, No. 9 Princeton and No. 18 Stony Brook.
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Since 2011, Florida has the second-most wins (141) of any DI women's lacrosse team
| Institution |
W-L |
Win% |
| Maryland |
176-12 |
.936 |
| FLORIDA |
141-31 |
.820 |
| North Carolina |
140-33 |
.809 |
| Navy |
135-36 |
.789 |
| Syracuse |
133-52 |
.719 |
O'Leary's Insight
On Syracuse
"They are a fun team to play – they are aggressive at both ends of the field. This year they have some great offensive players and they are solid in the goal as always. This is a huge rivalry game for us and it is just a pleasure for us to be able to play a team as good as Syracuse."
Scouting the Orange
No. 4 Syracuse currently sits 6-2 on the season, with the only two losses coming against No. 1 Boston College (12-14) and No. 2 Maryland (11-12 OT). The Orange hold a 3-2 season record over ranked opponents, defeating No. 4 Northwestern, No. 13 Loyola and No. 7 Virginia. This is the tenth meeting between the Gators and the Orange in program history, with Syracuse holding the 6-3 series advantage. Syracuse is led on the offensive front by Emily Hawryschuk, who has 26 goals on the year. Nicole Levy follows with 16 goals and 13 assists, while Meaghan Tyrrell, Megan Carney and Sam Swart each have 14 goals apiece this season. Asa Goldstok serves as the main goalkeeper for the Orange. She has collected 51 saves over the course of seven games and holds a .421 saves percentage.
No. 16 Florida vs. No. 4 Syracuse Broadcast Information
Time & Date: Wednesday, March 13 | 7 p.m.
Live Stream: YouTube
Live Stats: Sidearm
Series Information – No. 16 Florida vs. No. 4 Syracuse
Orange | 2019 season: 6-2 overall; 1-1 ACC
- This is the 10th meeting between the two squads
- Syracuse leads the series, 6-3
- Home: 1-2 | Away: 1-3 | Neutral: 1-1
- Last Time Out: March 7, 2018 | Syracuse, N.Y. | L, 15-17
Promotions:
- Saluting Those Who Serve - Local veterans, first responders, collegiate vets and ROTC students are invited to attend this special game
- Kid's Corner + Vehicle Meeting and Greeting - Kids can explore a police car, firetruck and ambulance at the front of the stadium. The UPD K9 unit will also be in attendance, so make sure to stop by and meet Office Motes and his K9 partner
- Halftime - Police vs. Fire halftime scrimmage and a special Saluting Those Who Serve Recognition on the field
Quick Facts
- UF currently sits first in the conference in free-position percentage (.471) and second in points per game (20.50), goals per game (14.00), assists per game (6.50), saves percentage (.453), shots per game (35.00), shots on goal per game (25.00) and scoring margin (1.50)
- Lindsey Ronbeck currently sits at 180 goals in her career, trying to become just the third Gator to reach 200 goals
- Streaking: Haley Hicklen has recorded a save in 32-straight games, tied for the second-best mark in program history.
- Streaking: Lindsey Ronbeck has also scored at least one goal in 17-straight games.
- Streaking: Three Gators are closing in on the most consecutive games with a draw control (27): Brianna Harris (22), Sabrina Cristodero (20), Shannon Kavanagh (19)
- The Gators are 88-15 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium
- In night games, Florida boasts a 33-5 record
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