UF Gators – Stetson Hatters set for Midweek Matchup
via UF press release, by Katie Callahan
No. 11 Florida holds the 3-0 series advantage against Stetson
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
| Florida | Stetson | |
| 101 | Goals | 94 |
| 51 | Assists | 29 |
| 97 | Draw Controls | 106 |
| 120 | Groundballs | 136 |
| 80 | Caused Turnovers | 64 |
| 218 | Shots | 211 |
| 162 | Shots on Goal | 156 |
| .463 | Shot Percentage | .445 |
| 64 | Saves | 57 |
| .413 | Save Percentage | .354 |
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
- Becky Browndorf
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
