Florida returns home for the regular season finale, facing non-conference opponent Liberty
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 8 Florida lacrosse team returns home for its final regular season contest of the 2021 campaign, taking on Liberty on Wednesday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
Opening draw is slated for 1 p.m. The game will be streamed on YouTube and can be heard on FloridaGators.com/watch.
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Florida is coming off a series sweep of Old Dominion, in which the Gators secured the outright American Athletic Conference regular season championship. Liberty’s last contest was a 22-11 loss against Jacksonville in ASUN play.
The Gators and the Flames are meeting for the first time in program history on Wednesday.
Scouting the Flames
* The Liberty Flames come into the game with a 9-7 record overall and a 2-1 record in the ASUN conference
* Against ranked opponents, Liberty is 0-5 this season
* The Gators and the Flames are meeting for the first time in program history on Wednesday
* Through the season thus far, six Flames have scored over 20 points: Brooke Bryan (41g, 4a), Leah Ruby (20g, 12a), Mia Toscano (21g, 8a), Jordan Sheive (16g, 6a), Mackenzie Lehman (13g, 9a), Carly White (13g, 8a)
* Mia Toscano and Mackenzie Lehman control the draw circle for the Flames, registering 47 and 43, respectively. Carly White has added 25 of her own, while Lizzy Ferguson has notched 19 draws in the 2021 campaign
* Defensively, the Flames average 13.06 caused turnovers per game, putting them second in the nation. Sarah Steenson leads the way with 34 on the year, while Leah Ruby has registered 24. Jennifer Soriero has notched 21 throughout the campaign, followed by Lehman and White, who have each recorded 19 apiece
* Jennifer Soriero has seen a majority of time in the cage this season, totaling 927:42. She has allowed 184 goals, while recording 111 saves for a .376 save percentage. Soriero has all 16 decisions for the Flames (9-7). Emma Kendrick has seen 31:15 between the posts, allowing two goals while notching one save for a .333 clip
No. 8 Florida vs. Liberty Broadcast Information – April 28
Time & Date: Wednesday, April 28 | 1 p.m.
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Series Information – No. 8 Florida vs. Liberty
Flames | 2021 season: 9-7, 2-1 ASUN
* This is the first meeting between the Gators and Flames
Quick Facts
* Florida is 117-5 (.959) when facing teams not ranked in the IWLCA Top-25
* Amanda O’Leary is the seventh winningest active Division I coach with her .754 winning percentage in 26 seasons (343-112)
* O’Leary has the fourth-most wins of active Division I coaches with 343 and is 181-47 (.794) at Florida
* When scoring at least 14 goals, the Gators are 146-2 (.986)
* Shannon Kavanagh is on pace become just the fourth Gator to score 200 career goals, currently sitting at 195
* Brianna Harris is on pace to become the 14th Gator to score 100 career goals, currently sitting at 96
* Florida owns an impressive 103-19 (.844) record in the confines of Donald R. Dizney Stadium
* Cara Trombetta is just 12 groundballs from overtaking first place in the record books (Haley Hicklen, 194)
* Streaking: Shannon Kavanagh’s streak of 42 consecutive games with a goal is the longest in program history
* Streaking: Kavanagh also has a streak of 42 consecutive games with a point – the fourth-longest streak in program history
* Streaking: Brianna Harris has recorded a point in 35-straight games, the sixth-longest streak in program history
Fan Policies at The Diz
* Gators lacrosse looks to maximize fan seating while maintaining social distancing
* Admission at Donald R. Dizney Stadium is free and will be capped at approximately 700 fans
* Blocks of seats at the Diz will be marked and fans attending the games will need to sit in those marked seats to ensure proper physical distancing
* In accordance with UF Health and campus guidelines, face coverings (over the nose and mouth) will be required of all guests throughout the entire game. Failure to comply with this important health guideline could result in loss of attendance privileges
* The Diz will feature new signage to help reinforce safety measures and will also feature an increased number of hand sanitizer stations
* Fans are encouraged to utilize clear bags to reduce touch points for entry gate staff
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