Theresa Bragg (48) and Elyse Finnelle (38) both earned spots on the list, helping the Gators be one of 14 teams with two or more players in the top 50.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida lacrosse team landed two players in the Inside Lacrosse Preseason Top 50 List, which was concluded on Friday. Defender Theresa Bragg came in at No. 48 on the list, alongside goalkeeper Elyse Finnelle who was ranked at No. 38.
The Gators were one of 14 teams to place two or more players in the preseason top 50 and the only program from the Big 12.
Theresa Bragg – Defender – No. 48 on the IL Preseason Top 50 List
Bragg has been a key piece to the Gators defense since arriving in Gainesville, starting 44 out of 44 games in her first two seasons at UF. The junior was named All-AAC Second Team in 2024, posting 24 ground balls and 16 caused turnovers, both career highs. The Severna Park, Md. native posted a career high four caused turnovers in the Gators NCAA Semifinal matchup against Northwestern this past May. Bragg forced two or more caused turnovers in three games and scooped two or more ground balls in seven games in 2024. She has totaled two assists in her career.
Elyse Finnelle – Goalie – No. 38 on the IL Preseason Top 50 List
Finnelle stepped onto the scene in 2024, appearing in 22 games and mounting 13 starts. The redshirt junior posted a 9-3 record, totaling 156 saves and a .529 save percentage (ranked fourth nationally), while leading the team with 35 ground balls. The Deale, Md. native was named 2024 AAC Goalkeeper of the Year, All-AAC First Team and a two-time AAC Goalkeeper of the Week. Finnelle took home IWLCA All-Region South First Team honors, along with Inside Lacrosse All-American Third Team recognition. She totaled double-digit saves in seven games last season, including tying a career high 14 in the Gators NCAA First Round victory over North Carolina. Finnelle was one of five goalkeepers to make the top 50 list.
The whole top 50 list can be found here<https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/il-s-top-50-women-s-players-for-2025-the-top-10/64341>.
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