Watch No. 4 Florida take on Cincinnati
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The fourth-ranked Florida lacrosse team (13-2, 3-0 Big 12) looks to stay hot, as they take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (8-7, 1-2 Big 12) on Saturday at 12 p.m.
The theme is #FLAX Beach Day, with the first 250 fans to receive a Florida lacrosse sunhat at the main gate.
Florida is coming off a 20-4 victory over Stetson on Tuesday night. The Gators calculated a 16-0 run and led by as many as 18 goals in their 10th consecutive win.
Gators Leaders
Goals:
Gianna Monaco (45)
Assists:
Frannie Hahn (41)
Points:
Frannie Hahn (65)
Ground Balls:
Ashley Dyer (27)
Caused Turnovers:
Theresa Bragg (23)
Draw Controls:
Cali Bishop (43)
Saves:
Elyse Finnelle (59)
Series History
This is the 14th career meeting all-time between the two squads, with the Gators leading the all-time series 13-0.
UF has won 11 of the 13 matchups by double-digits, winning by an average margin of 13.85 goals per game in the 13 wins. The Gators own an 8-0 record against the Bearcats at home, winning all contests by 13 or more goals.
Florida and Cincinnati spent from 2014-2018 in the Big East together, before both being in the AAC from 2019-2024 to now being in the Big 12.
10 Game Winning Streaks, The Normal
The Gators are currently on a 10-game winning streak, good for their seventh consecutive season with a streak of 10 or more wins and their 11th time overall. Florida is outscoring its opponents by a 7.6 goals per contest margin during the 10-game winning streak, averaging 16.9 goals per game and allowing 9.3 goals per outing.
Defense Getting Active
The Florida defense is coming off a season best, holding Stetson to just four goals on Tuesday night. The Gators have held teams to under 10 goals six times this season, ranking 23rd nationally in scoring defense (10.07 goals allowed/game). Cincinnati ranks 26th in the country in scoring defense (10.20 goals allowed/game).
Gators at Four
The NCAA Division l Women's Lacrosse revealed its top-10 rankings, having the Gators at No. 4. The top four teams receive homefield advantage through the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament with the top eight programs hosting the first and second rounds. The NCAA bracket will be revealed on May 4.
Green Goal Maker
Freshman
Gabby Greene is coming off her first career hat-trick on Tuesday night against Stetson. Greene has logged the second most goals among freshman on the team behind
Clark Hamilton with 16 on the season and has totaled six multi-goal games.
Two of the Top Goal Scorers in the Big 12
Gianna Monaco and Cincinnati's Lauren Ottensmeyer are both among the league leaders in goals per game in the Big 12. Monaco ranks fourth, averaging 3.00 goals per game on 45 goals overall and Ottensmeyer ranks second, averaging 3.80 goals per contest on 57 goals overall.
Key Notes
- The Gators hold a 139-24 record all-time at Donald R. Dizney Stadium
- Jordan Basso has 12 goals over her last five games, recording two or more in all five games
- Ava Tighe has nine goals over her last four outings, compiled two or more goals in all four games
- Monaco is seven points behind Gabi Wiegland for 22nd all-time in points at Florida
- Theresa Bragg and Kaitlyn Davies were named Tewaaraton Award Top-25 finalists on Thursday, as Florida was one of five schools with two or more nominees
- Frannie Hahn's 41 assists is currently fourth all-time in a season at UF, she sits four behind Sammi Burgess for third all-time in a season
Active Streaks
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