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: