CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Gators women’s lacrosse team dropped their second game of the season after another second-half letdown against the #6 UNC Tar Heels. The final score was 19-10 after being tied at eight at the halfway mark.
Emily Heller got the day started by scoring the first goal in the match. She led the team with three goals in the afternoon. Maggi Hall and Danielle Pavinelli each found the back of the net twice. Sarah Falk, Paisley Eagan and Madison Waters had one goal apiece.
Theresa Bragg dished out the lone assist for the team when she found Waters in the second quarter.
The Tar Heels kept the pressure on the Gator defense all afternoon, outshooting the Gators 37-21. UF once again lost the battle in the center circle, with 14 draw controls to UNC’s 18. Liz Harrison had nine draw controls and Heller finished with three.
Bragg collected three ground balls to lead the team.
Elyse Finelle had 11 saves for a .367 save percentage.
The Gators tough opening schedule will continue on Saturday, February 24 when they hit the road to take on the University of Maryland. The 2-0 Terrapins just knocked off the 5th ranked Syracuse Orange. Opening draw is slated for 12 p.m. and will air on B1G+.
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