Author’s Note: If you need an early season lacrosse fix this one is for you! Of course, if Valentine’s Day plans intercede we’ll understand but there is DVR as an option . . .
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The sixth-ranked Florida Gators continue their slate of challenging non-conference play as the team welcomes No. 2 Maryland to Donald R. Dizney Stadium on Thursday.
Opening draw is set for 7 p.m. on SEC Network +, with Bernie Guenther and Cara Cannington on the call.
No. 6 Florida vs. No. 2 Maryland Live Stream
The Gators are coming off an impressive 16-9 road win over No. 17 Colorado, while the Terrapins earned their first win at home, defeating George Mason 16-5.
This is the fifth meeting between these two teams, with Maryland holding the 4-0 series advantage. Last season’s matchup was decided by just two goals, with the Terps winning 16-14.
The second-ranked Terrapins are the second of eight IWLCA Top-25 opponents this season. Florida will host No. 15 Syracuse, No. 2 North Carolina, and No. 8 Princeton; and will travel to No. 9 Loyola, No. 13 Navy and No. 5 Stony Brook.
O’Leary’s Insight
On what they’ve been telling the team this week
“We just want them to have composure. We have played this team numerous times, so the big thing for them is recognizing where our strengths lie and playing to our strengths. We need not to focus on Maryland and focus on ourselves at this point.”
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Since 2011, Florida has the second-most wins (139) of any DI women’s lacrosse team.
Institution W-L Win %
Maryland 172-12 .935
FLORIDA 139-28 .832
North Carolina 136-32 .810
Navy 130-35 .788
Syracuse 128-50 .719
Scouting the Terps
Maryland is coming off a 16-5 win over George Mason and returns two leading scorers in Jen Giles and Caroline Steele. Senior goalkeeper Megan Taylor anchors the defense from the cage, having recorded 523 saves in her first three seasons.
No. 6 Florida vs. No. 2 Maryland Broadcast Information
Time & Date: Thursday, Feb. 14 | 7 p.m.
Live Stream: SEC Network +
Live Stats: Sidearm
Series Information – No. 6 Florida vs. No. 2 Maryland
Terrapins | 2019 season: 1-0 overall, 0-0 ACC
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Fan Information
Admission is free to all regular season Florida lacrosse home games. Florida Leather Snapback Giveaway: The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a gray snapback with a leather “F”!
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