GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville University women's lacrosse team (1-4) fell to Florida (2-2), losing a 21-4 contest at Dizney Stadium in Gainesville on Wednesday night. 

STAT LEADERS 

GOALS - Jenna Peed (1), Madison Plitt (1), Mackenzie Boyle (1), Maddie Herman (1) 

GROUND BALLS – Lauren Ellis (3), Kaila Stasulli (2), Maggie Cuddy (2) 

DRAW CONTROLS - Abby Moran (4), Maggie Cuddy (2) 

HOW IT HAPPENED 

An intense first quarter ensued after Florida scored two unanswered goals, as Dolphin midfielder Jenna Peed responded, bringing the score to 2-1 with 10:36 remaining in the first quarter. Another 2-0 run followed for the Gators until Mackenzie Boyle found the back of the net, assisted by Brigid Manning, making it a 4-2 lead for Florida. Just before the end of the first quarter, UF managed to regain a four-point lead, 6-2, heading into the second quarter. 

Florida took advantage of the middle part of the game, ultimately digging a hole too deep for JU to climb out of. Florida's offense thrived, nearly tripling their score by the end of the third quarter, resulting in a 17-2 lead. 

To finish out the fourth, Madison Plitt recorded her first goal of the season, bringing the Dolphin tally to three with 7:21 to play. Herman finished out the night adding a goal to the JU total in the closing minutes of the game.

UP NEXT 

The Dolphins return home on Saturday, March 2, to host Gardner-Webb. The game is slated for a 3 p.m. start time.