via press release – photo via UF web site   GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida women’s lacrosse team (4-1) returns home after playing three away games to take on the No. 7 Stony Brook Seawolves (5-0) on Saturday afternoon. The opening draw is set for 1 P.M. from Donald R. Dizney Stadium. A live stream of the game will be available via YouTube, with Jonathan Acosta and Connor Buckridge on the call. No. 3 Florida vs. No. 7 Stony Brook Live Stream After dropping its season opener to North Carolina, No. 3 Florida has reeled off four straight victories, including two over ranked opponents: No. 3 Southern California and No. 16 Towson. Offensively, the Gators are led by senior attacker Sammi Burgess(12 goals, 10 assists), junior attacker Shayna Pirreca (17 goals, two assists), and senior attacker Mollie Stevens (14 goals, four assists, 28 draw controls). Sophomore goalkeeper Haley Hicklen has been the anchor of the Florida defense with 45 saves and a .517 save percentage through five games. No. 7 Stony Brook enters Saturday’s game undefeated, with wins over ranked foes No. 17 Towson and No. 12 Northwestern. Junior attacker Kylie Ohlmiller (21 goals, 16 assists) and sophomore goalkeeper Anna Tesoriero (38 saves, .543 save percentage) lead the Seawolves. Dominant Defense In Florida’s past two games, the Gator defense has given up just 5.5 goals per game, and only allowed opponents to attempt 16 shots per contest. Florida has outscored its opponents by 17 goals during those two games. Head Coach Amanda O’Leary: “Florida versus Stony Brook has historically always been a great game. They have one of the most explosive offenses we will see all season. We’re really excited to be back home playing in front of our fans after two weeks on the road.” No. 3 Florida vs. No. 7 Stony Brook Broadcast Information Time: 1 P.M. Live Stream: YouTube Live Stats: Sidearm Stats Game Notes Series information

• Saturday’s game will be the sixth meeting between Florida and Stony Brook
• Florida leads: 4-1
• Home: 2-1 | Away: 2-0
• Last Time Out: March 6, 2016 at Stony Brook | W, 7-6

Quick Facts

• No. 7 Stony Brook marks Florida’s fourth opponent ranked in the IWLCA top-20 this season. The Gators are set to play against seven ranked opponents overall
• With 167 career points, Sammi Burgess needs just six more points to pass Brittany Dashiell (172) for fourth place all-time at Florida
• Burgess is also just 14 assists shy of passing Shannon Gilroy (64) for the most assists all-time at Florida
• Through five games this season, Haley Hicklen has averaged nine saves per game. This puts her on pace to break the UF single-season record of 145 set in 2012 by Mikey Meagher.

Fan Information Admission is FREE to all regular season Florida lacrosse home games. The first 200 fans in attendance will receive an American flag to wave during the game to support Saluting Those Who Serve. Up Next The Gators host another marquee matchup at home, as No. 5 Syracuse (7-0) visits The Diz on March 14 at 1 P.M. Follow the Gators #FLax Twitter Instagram Facebook