Gator Lacrosse Defeats Loyola in Overtime
The third ranked Gator lacrosse team beat 23rd ranked Loyola Sunday afternoon in overtime in Gainesville with a final score of 17-16.
#GATORSWIN in overtime!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/tvfZbCbgaH
— Gators Lacrosse (@GatorsLAX) February 25, 2018
Game Recap
Loyola started off the game with a couple of goals in a row. However, the Gators answered back consistently. After a forced turnover from Sabrina Cristodero, Sydney Pirreca was able to score a goal and tie up the game at 4-4.
https://twitter.com/GatorsLAX/status/967815314493894656
With just over a minute left in the first half, Caroline Benitez scored a goal for the Gators to tie it up at 7. However, Loyola would score again to take the lead.
Another HUGE save by @HALEYs_comet_ on a free position attempt with eight seconds remaining in the half!
At the half, Florida trails Loyola 8-7. #GoGators #FLax pic.twitter.com/SSvKWE4fWP
— Gators Lacrosse (@GatorsLAX) February 25, 2018
A forced turnover and a score from Florida’s Madisyn Kitell with 1:10 remaining tied the game at 16-16.
MADISYN. KITTELL.
Here’s the scoop and score by @MadisynKitell that took us to overtime! #FLax #GoGators pic.twitter.com/svGZfo9bbr
— Gators Lacrosse (@GatorsLAX) February 25, 2018
Florida won the game 17-16 in overtime thanks to a goal from Shayna Pirreca.
Hat Tricks
Shannon Kavanagh and Lindsey Ronbeck each earned a hat trick in today’s game for the Gators. They both ended up scoring more than three goals throughout the game. It was Kavanagh’s first hat trick as a Gator.
What’s Next
The Gators will host Jacksonville on Wednesday night. The game begins at 7 p.m. at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Follow ESPN 98.1 FM – 850 AM WRUF on Twitter for live scoring updates from the game.
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