GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville women's lacrosse team (12-2) season came to a close after a 17-3 loss to the Florida Gators (18-2) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Florida held JU to seven total draw controls to control the offense and pull away with the victory. 

The Gators made it on to the board first by scoring on a free position shot, to take a quick 1-0. Back-to-back goals followed by a second free position goal would extend Florida's lead, 4-0. 

Sarah Elms broke the Gators scoring run after finding the net for her 59th goal of the season, making the score 4-1. The Gators responded by going on a 6-0 run, to get its team to double digits. 

At the 3:17 mark, Mackenzie Boyle cut Florida's lead to 10-2, after putting the ball past the Gator's goalie. The score would remain this way going into halftime. 

The second half began in a similar fashion, as the Gators scored in the first three minutes to pull ahead, 11-2. At the 22:13 mark, Elms answered on a free position shot to score her second of the day and bring the score to 11-3. 

Florida pushed past the Dolphin defenders to go on another 6-0 scoring run, as JU was unable to come up with any additional goals. The unstoppable Florida offense helped the Gators secure the victory. 

Despite the loss, JU played one of its most historical season. Post-season accolades include the programs seventh trip to the NCAA Tournament followed by the programs first-ever second round appearance. The regular season began with the program's first win against a top ranked opponent and ended with the program's seventh ASUN Conference tournament championship. Individual awards include, Elms being the fifth Dolphin named ASUN Player of the Year and Molly Brock also being the fifth Dolphin named Defensive Player of the Year. 

"We are not going to let one loss define who we are," head coach Mindy McCord said. "It was a truly historical season and we know what to work on for next year."