Saturday, February 13
LOUISVILLE, KY
11:30 a.m. ET
University of Louisville
0-1
7
vs
14
FLORIDA
1-0
1
2
F
Florida
7
7
14
Louisville
4
3
7
Team Stats
UF
UL
Shots
38
32
Turnovers
14
17
Caused Turnovers
8
7
Draw Controls
13
10
Free-Position Shots
8
12
Ground Balls
22
20
Game Leaders
G
2
A
2
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
4
CT
3
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
0
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
Players Mentioned
M
/ Women's Lacrosse
A
/ Women's Lacrosse
GK
/ Women's LacrosseM
/ Women's Lacrosse
M
/ Women's Lacrosse
A
/ Women's Lacrosse
M
/ Women's Lacrosse
Louisville Comes Up Short against No. 8 Florida, 14-7
February 13, 2021 | Women's Lacrosse
The Cardinals led early but fell 14-7 to the Gators in their season opener.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville women's lacrosse could not overcome No. 8 Florida as they dropped a 14-7 decision in the season and home opener on Saturday afternoon.
"First of all, it was great to get out there and finally play outside competition," said head coach Scott Teeter. "There were a lot of positives today, but there were some uncharacteristic things, as well. We got off to a great start and we were ready to play, we just didn't sustain that throughout."
Louisville got on the scoreboard first, but the game went back and forth early before Florida took the lead 4-2.
Trailing 7-3, Hannah Morris got the Cardinals back within three with 4:10 left during the first half. Louisville's defense held strong to close the half and keep the deficit at 7-4 going into halftime.
Florida scored to start the second half, but Bella Karstien answered to get back within three again. But, then the Gators extended their lead with six unanswered goals.
Paige Richbourg tallied a goal and Caroline Blalock scored her second goal of the game late in the second half, but UofL ultimately fell to Florida, 14-7.
The Cardinals committed only 16 fouls to Florida's 35. Despite the defensive discipline, Louisville was outshot 38-32, including 28-18 in shots on goal.
Blalock led the Cardinals with two goals and two assists, while Alex McNicholas, Hannah Morris, Allegra Catalano, Bella Karstien and Paige Richbourg all contributed one goal each.
Goalkeeper Rachel Florek finished the game with 14 saves.
Louisville is back in action on Thursday, Feb. 18 as they welcome Colorado to UofL Lacrosse Stadium at 3 p.m.
For the latest information on Louisville lacrosse, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's Twitter account @LouisvilleLax or on Facebook at facebook.com/UofLLacrosse.
"First of all, it was great to get out there and finally play outside competition," said head coach Scott Teeter. "There were a lot of positives today, but there were some uncharacteristic things, as well. We got off to a great start and we were ready to play, we just didn't sustain that throughout."
Louisville got on the scoreboard first, but the game went back and forth early before Florida took the lead 4-2.
Trailing 7-3, Hannah Morris got the Cardinals back within three with 4:10 left during the first half. Louisville's defense held strong to close the half and keep the deficit at 7-4 going into halftime.
Florida scored to start the second half, but Bella Karstien answered to get back within three again. But, then the Gators extended their lead with six unanswered goals.
Paige Richbourg tallied a goal and Caroline Blalock scored her second goal of the game late in the second half, but UofL ultimately fell to Florida, 14-7.
The Cardinals committed only 16 fouls to Florida's 35. Despite the defensive discipline, Louisville was outshot 38-32, including 28-18 in shots on goal.
Blalock led the Cardinals with two goals and two assists, while Alex McNicholas, Hannah Morris, Allegra Catalano, Bella Karstien and Paige Richbourg all contributed one goal each.
Goalkeeper Rachel Florek finished the game with 14 saves.
Louisville is back in action on Thursday, Feb. 18 as they welcome Colorado to UofL Lacrosse Stadium at 3 p.m.
For the latest information on Louisville lacrosse, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's Twitter account @LouisvilleLax or on Facebook at facebook.com/UofLLacrosse.
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