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Senior Shayna Pirreca and her sister, Sydney, led UF to victory over Colorado in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday with a combined seven goals.

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After blowout victory over Connecticut, Florida ready to face Temple

By Tyler Nettuno | Apr. 4, 2018

Senior attacker Shayna Pirreca described the Florida lacrosse team’s victory over Connecticut on Saturday as a chance for a “fresh start.” If the 21-8 dismantling of the Huskies was an indication of how focused the Gators are heading into their final six games, then the Big East has been warned.

Junior attacker Lindsey Ronbeck returned from an injury in Florida's 21-8 win over UConn.

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Ronbeck’s return helps Florida overcome recent offensive woes

By Tyler Nettuno | Apr. 1, 2018

The Gators have every reason to be happy. The team remains undefeated in conference play, and its only three losses of the season came against ranked opponents.

Attacker Lindsey Ronbeck returned to the Gators' lineup after missing the last three games.

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Ronbeck and Pirreca lead Gators to blowout victory over Connecticut

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 31, 2018

Whenever a player has to miss time due to injury, it isn’t uncommon for him or her to take a few games to settle back into a rhythm.

Florida lacrosse coach Amanda O'Leary recorded her 300th career victory on Saturday in UF's 16-11 win over Georgetown.

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Seven-goal surge leads Gators lacrosse team to victory over Georgetown

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 24, 2018

Florida’s lacrosse team has relied on offensive outbursts in the second half all season long, and the story was no different on Saturday afternoon.

Attacker Lindsey Ronbeck is expected back for the Gators after missing last game with an injury.

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Florida lacrosse team focusing on the details for Big East play

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 23, 2018

There’s no way around it.

Attacker Lindsey Ronbeck missed her second consecutive game with an injury Wednesday against Towson.

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Gators’ offense falls flat in loss to Towson

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 22, 2018

Towson didn’t score many goals on Wednesday night. It didn’t need to.

Senior Aniya Flanagan has missed UF's last two games with an undisclosed injury.

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Florida takes a break from conference play to take on Towson

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 20, 2018

After opening Big East play with an 11-10 road victory over Vanderbilt on Sunday, the No. 6 Florida lacrosse team will take on Towson in a non-conference match today at 6:30 p.m. at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

Senior attacker Shayna Pirreca celebrated senior day with her team and classmates at Dizney Stadium on Saturday. Pirreca scored three goals in Florida's 23-3 victory over Butler.

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Gators lacrosse team survives close call at Vanderbilt

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 18, 2018

Florida’s lacrosse team hadn’t lost a regular season conference game since falling to Connecticut 11-10 on April 18, 2015.

Attacker Lindsey Ronbeck missed the second half of the game against Navy with an apparent knee injury.

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Florida lacrosse team gearing up for conference action

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 15, 2018

If there’s one thing the Gators lacrosse team has going for it heading into Big East play, it’s momentum.

Midfielder Shannon Kavanagh tied her career high of four goals Tuesday against Navy. “She came in clutch,” Gators coach Amanda O’Leary said.

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Gators avoid second consecutive loss with comeback victory against Navy

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 14, 2018

Despite being tied at 16 with the No. 10 team in the country with just over six minutes to play, freshman midfielder Shannon Kavanagh kept her cool.

Sophomore midfielder Brianna Harris (20) has a twin sister who plays for the Gators' next opponent, Navy. Harris will not play in the game due to a season-ending ACL injury suffered earlier in the year.

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Gators looking to bounce back from recent loss against Navy on Tuesday

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 13, 2018

After beginning its two-game road trip with a bang, upsetting North Carolina 17-10 on March 3, the Florida lacrosse team finished with a thud, falling at Syracuse 17-15 on Wednesday.

Freshman defender Sabrina Cristodero nabbed a season-high nine draw controls against Syracuse on Wednesday.

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Florida lacrosse falls short against Syracuse despite late comeback

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 7, 2018

After a blowout victory over then-No. 3 North Carolina on Saturday, the Florida lacrosse team had momentum on its side heading into its matchup at No. 8 Syracuse on Wednesday.

Senior attacker Shayna Pirreca recorded a career-high six goals against North Carolina on Saturday.

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Florida dominates No. 3 North Carolina in upset win

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 3, 2018

When the Gators lacrosse team hit the road to take on a Tar Heels squad that was coming off a win against the nation’s previous top-ranked team, the Maryland Terrapins, it expected a hard-fought 60 minutes.

Freshman attacker Grace Haus scored four goals on five shots Wednesday against Jacksonville.

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Florida lacrosse team looking forward to its next test against North Carolina

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 1, 2018

After an easy 16-5 win against Jacksonville Wednesday night, the No. 6 Gators lacrosse team will head into arguably its most difficult stretch of the season when they face No. 3 North Carolina, No. 7 Syracuse and No. 8 Navy over an 11-day span.

Junior Sydney Pirreca scored three goals and added an assist Wednesday night against Jacksonville.

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Florida’s hot start leads to smothering of Jacksonville in blowout victory

By Tyler Nettuno | Feb. 28, 2018

“Goal, Florida!”

Junior attacker Lindsey Ronbeck has 10 goals and three assists through the first three games of the season.

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Florida lacrosse team ready for last game of home stand against Jacksonville

By Tyler Nettuno | Feb. 27, 2018

After opening the season with games against three opponents ranked in the IWLCA top 25, Florida will have a tune-up game of sorts against Jacksonville before hitting the road to play No. 3 North Carolina and No. 7 Syracuse.

Freshman midfielder Shannon Kavanagh scored four goals and added three assists in Saturday's win over Marquette.

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Florida lacrosse team found new contributors in thrilling win over Loyola

By Tyler Nettuno | Feb. 26, 2018

When the Florida lacrosse team’s season began, expectations were high for returning starters like attackers Shayna Pirreca and Lindsey Ronbeck, midfielder Sydney Pirreca and defender Aniya Flanagan.

Attacker Shayna Pirreca scored the game-winning goal against Loyola on Sunday.

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Florida lacrosse team earns hard-fought win over Loyola in overtime

By Tyler Nettuno | Feb. 25, 2018

Florida spent most of regulation either tied or playing from behind.

Junior midfielder Caroline Benitez recorded two goals and an assist against Colorado in Florida's season opener.

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Florida lacrosse team preparing for challenging matchup with Loyola

By Tyler Nettuno | Feb. 22, 2018

What is the Gators’ secret to staying fresh between games?

Florida goalkeeper Haley Hicklen earned Big East Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday for her efforts against Villanova and Temple. It was the second time this season she has been awarded the title.

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Florida lacrosse falls flat in the free position, drops first game of the year

By Tyler Nettuno | Feb. 18, 2018

On paper, it might appear as though the Gators had upset the No. 1 Terrapins on Saturday.