UF's Gabbi Koury (24) moves the ball during the game against Scotland at Donald R. Dizney Stadium in Gainesville on Feb.14, 2024. [Lee Ann Anderson/WRUF]

Gators Lacrosse Wins Eighth Game In Row, 23-7

The No. 11 Florida Gators lacrosse team continued its winning streak Tuesday, extending it to eight games by routing Furman 23-7 at Dizney Stadium.

The Gators improved to 8-2 thanks to a program record 13 goals in the first quarter.

First Quarter

Less than a minute into the game, Ashley Gonzalez opened up scoring for the Gators. About 10 seconds later, Anna Roser of Furman (2-7) tied things at 1-1.

But from there it was all Gators, who scored 12 consecutive goals to go up 13-1 at the end of the first quarter.

Second Quarter

The Gators kept momentum going into the second quarter with Sarah Falk scoring.

Furman finally had a response with an unassisted goal from Sophie Shaw, but the Gators still held a large lead up 14-2.

Ashley Gonzalez and Eagan Paisley added more goals for the Gators, now with a commanding 16-2 lead before the half.

Third Quarter

The third quarter again opened with a Gator goal, this time from Cate Isaacson.

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Furman had a response from Paige Harman and Sophia Buzelis to make it 17-4.

Lea Flobeck made it 18-4 with a goal assisted from Ava Tighe.

Furman responded again making it 18-5. Two UF goals from Delaney Radin and Makena Harrington made it 20-5 at the end of the third quarter.

Fourth Quarter

The fourth quarter started differently with Furman striking first to make it 20-6.

From there, the Gators added on three more from Jackie Norsworthy, Lea Flobeck and Delaney Radin.

Furman got the last goal of the game from Paige Harman.

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Up Next

The Gators homestand continues Saturday with a conference-opening matchup against Old Dominion University at noon (The game will be streamed on ESPN+)..

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