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.

#PirrecaPower ties it all up at 4!! A forced turnover by @sabcristodero leads to a goal by @sydpirreca on the other end of the field! 🤩

Florida – 4, Loyola – 4#GoGators #FLax pic.twitter.com/TopBU5sOIc

— Gators Lacrosse (@GatorsLAX) February 25, 2018

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.