Following a thrilling 14-9 victory over Cinncinati to clinch a spot in the AAC semifinals, the Vanderbilt Lacrosse team’s season ended with a 17-8 loss to No. 9 Florida, which won its fifth AAC title in a row. With the season over, now comes the time for reflection. This season for the Commodores was not.
Florida lacrosse wins the regular season AAC Championship on Senior Day
The Gators sweep the Vanderbilt Commodores and improve to 8-0 in the AAC The eight Gator seniors defended the ‘Diz on Senior Day with a total of 23 points. Photo by Karina Wilson | The Independent Florida Alligator
With 20 minutes left in the first half, midfielder Danielle Pavinelli drove to the net. The freshman darted through the eight-meter arc and ripped the ball into Vanderbilt’s net.
Goalkeeper Lexie de Roziere stretched from post to post but couldn’t stop the speedy shot. Florida then led 8-0 early.
The Commodore goalkeeper allowed three goals in four minutes until Paige Gunning replaced her in the cage.