via UF press release, by Katie Callahan

No. 11 Florida holds the 3-0 series advantage against Stetson

Game Notes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The 11th-ranked Florida lacrosse team returns home on Wednesday to face off against the Stetson Hatters in a midweek matchup.

Opening draw is set for 4:30 p.m. at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

No. 11 Florida vs. Stetson Live Stream

The Gators and the Hatters are meeting for the fourth time in program history, with Florida holding the 3-0 series advantage. Florida won the last matchup 19-7 on March 6, 2021 in DeLand, Fla.

In its last contest, UF used a last-minute comeback to defeat the Drexel Dragons 10-9 in Philadelphia. Stetson fell 14-12 to Gardner-Webb in its last game on Saturday, March 19.

Promotions

• Wednesday will serve as Florida’s “Beach Day” game
• Giveaway: FLAX Cooler Slings  

Scouting the Hatters

• Stetson currently sits at 3-5 in the 2022 campaign, with wins over Winthrop, Presbyterian and Monmouth
• Through the first eight games of the season, Samantha Paglino (16g, 4a), Jessican Duggan (8g, 9a), Jordyn Humphrey (13g, 2a), Saige-Lyn Gidzinski (7g, 6a) and Camden Firssora (10g) are leading the way offensively for the Hatters
• Maria Snee, Molly Kearney, Jacklyn Lavoie and Saige Roe are leading the way in the draw circle for Stetson, posting 19, 17, 15 and 12 draws, respectively
• On the defensive end, Mia Judd has caused 14 turnovers through the eight games
• Kiera McCarthy is seeing a majority of minutes in the cage for Stetson, posting 57 saves with a .342 save percentage in her 330:00 between the pipes. She sits at 3-4 on the year. Sydney Heimann has recorded 16 saves with a .390 save percentage in her four games played

Florida vs. Stetson Statistical Comparison

National Spotlight

• Through eight games in the 2022 season, the Gators are ranked in the Top-35 nationally in five categories:
  • Turnovers per game (8th | 11.88)
  • Caused turnovers per game (13th | 10.00)
  • Clearing percentage (19th | .906)
  • Shot percentage (24th | .463)
  • Assists per game (24th | 6.38)
• The following Gators are ranked in the Top-50 nationally:
  • Becky Browndorf
    • Caused turnovers per game: 29th | 1.67
  • Emma LoPinto
    • Assists: 33rd | 14
    • Assists per game: 34th | 1.75
  • Danielle Pavinelli
    • Free position goals per game: 8th | 1.38
    • Free position percentage: 16th | .733
    • Goals: 28th | 28
    • Goals per game: 20th | 3.50
    • Points: 26th | 37
    • Points per game: 24th | 4.62
    • Shots per game: 36th | 6.62
    • Shots on goal per game: 36th | 5.00
  • Sarah Reznick
    • Goals against average: 44th | 11.60
    • Saves: 48th | 62
  • Emma Wightman
    • Caused turnovers per game: 44th | 1.50

No. 11 Florida vs. Stetson Broadcast Information
Time & Date: Wednesday, March 23 | 4:30 p.m.   
Live Stream: YouTube
Live Stats: Statbroadcast

Series Information – No. 11 Florida vs. Stetson
Hatters | 2022 season: 3-5, 0-0 ASUN      

• This is the fourth meeting between the Gators and Hatters
• Florida holds the 3-0 series advantage
• Home: 1-0 | Away: 2-0 | Neutral: 0-0
• Last Meeting: March 6, 2021 | Deland, Fla. | W, 19-7  

Quick Facts

• Florida owns an impressive 110-21 (.840) record in the confines of Donald R. Dizney Stadium
• When scoring at least 14 goals, the Gators are 153-2 (.987) in program history
• Danielle Pavinelli is on pace to become Florida’s 19th 100-point scorer – she currently sits at 74
• Streaking: Sarah Reznick has recorded a save in 37-straight games, the third-longest streak in program history   

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