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#3 Gators Drop First Away Game of Season at #1 Maryland

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via press release – photo via UF web site   Box Score COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Florida women’s lacrosse team (8-2) dropped an 18-8 decision on the road at No. 1 Maryland (10-0) on Wednesday. No. 3 Florida kept the game close in the first half, and only trailed the Terrapins 4-3 with 5:10 left before halftime after a Lindsey Ronbeck goal. The Gators outshot Maryland 24-17 in the first half, but Maryland’s goalkeeper Megan Taylor saved 15 of those shot attempts on her way to a 20-save performance. Sophomore attacker Lindsey Ronbeck led the way for the Gators with four goals, three ground balls, and two draw controls. Junior attacker Shayna Pirreca added two goals for Florida. Defenders Aniya Flanagan and Cara Trombetta each caused two turnovers, with Trombetta adding a team-high four ground balls. Sophomore goalkeeper Haley Hicklen registered seven saves and one ground ball while facing 36 shots. Records: No. 3 Florida: 8-2 (2-0) No. 1 Maryland: 10-0 (1-0) Notable:
  • Caroline Fitzgerald needs just seven ground balls to become UF’s all-time ground balls leader.
  • Sammi Burgess is only 14 points away from becoming the fifth Gator to amass 200 career points. Burgess also registered a point for the 14th game in a row, the third-longest streak in Florida history.
  • #PirrecaPower: Pirreca sisters Shayna and Sydney have accounted for 34% (54/158) of UF’s scoring this season.
  • Six different Gators won a draw control against the Terrapins.
O’Leary’s Insight: “We played a terrific Maryland team today. They had an answer for us all afternoon and we did not force them out of their comfort zone. We have a lot to work on before hosting a great Vanderbilt team.” Up Next The Gators return home to face BIG EAST rival Vanderbilt (5-3, 2-0) on April 1 at 12 P.M. Follow the Gators #FLax Twitter Instagram Facebook