LAX: Gators Crush San Diego State; Improve to 5-2
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SAN DIEGO – A pair of hat-tricks from Madison Waters and Gianna Monaco led the Gators to their fifth straight victory over the San Diego State University Aztecs, 23-5. 

The Gators were in cruise control for the entire game, outshooting the Aztecs 37-15. Waters and Monaco had three goals each, while Maggi Hall, Ava Tighe and Sarah Falk had two. Emily Heller, Danielle Pavinelli, Kaitlyn Davies, Ashley Gonzalez, Paisley Eagan, Delaney Radin, Gabbi Koury, Carr Isaacson, Makena Harrington, Carly Wilson and Jackie Norsworthy all found the back of the net in the contest.

Florida dominated possession throughout the match, collecting 23 draw controls to the Aztecs’ six. Liz Harrison had 12 of Florida’s draw controls.

Hall led the offense with five assists to give her a seven point game, increasing her season point total to 37. Radin and Pavinelli had two assists each.

Florida goalkeeper Georgia Hoey played the first half, stopping six shots and only allowing three goals for a .667 save percentage. Elyse Finnelle had the second half in between the pipes, allowing two goals and saving three for a .600 save percentage. 

The Gators will take their five game win streak back home on Wednesday, March 13 against the Princeton University Tigers. The game is slated for 1 p.m. and will be aired on ESPN+. 

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