Looking to bounce back after a loss against then-No. 10 Navy, No. 8/7 Florida lacrosse hosts Mercer. 

Florida returns home Saturday, marking the 8th all-time meeting for these two teams. This time, the Gators look to maintain their historic dominance to lead the all time series 8-0. 

The Gators (3-2) are coming off a three-game road trip, where they went 2-1 against Clemson, Stetson and Navy. Most recently, the Gators lost 14-11 to the Navy Midshipmen. 

In this matchup, midfielders Boo DeWitt and Gabbi Koury led the Gators with three goals and three assists each, their first hat tricks of the season. Another standout Gator was attacker Frannie Hahn who had three assists. 

The Gators couldn’t keep up with Navy, giving up seven goals in the second half. Navy’s top scorers were senior midfielder Ava Yovino and sophomore attacker Alyssa Chung. Yovino had three goals and three assists and Chung had two goals and two assists. 

Looking ahead, Mercer (2-3) is coming off a 22-7 win against Stetson. The Bears are led offensively by seniors Caroline Glus and Abby Vane and junior Ansley Walters. Redshirt sophomore Mackenzie Ward leads the team with 38 saves and 16 ground balls. 

Coach Samantha Eustace’s Bears have their work cut out for them against the Florida Gators. During the last meeting, the Bears travelled to Gainesville on May 9, 2025, and lost 18-6. 

The Gators are aiming to end Mercer’s two-game win streak after Saturday’s game, beginning Saturday at noon at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.