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.
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The Florida Gators (12-3, 4-1) beat the Vanderbilt Commodores (3-11, 1,4) 22-6 Saturday afternoon. Already in high spirits, the team gathered after the game to honor its graduating seniors.
The Commodores traveled to Conway, South Carolina on April 12 to take on Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers served as Vanderbilt’s first non-conference opponent in their last four games. Despite a strong first half performance, Vanderbilt lost to Coastal Carolina by a score of 17-13. Seconds after the opening whistle blew, senior midfielder Paige Finneran struck.
The Commodores played a trio of games in the last ten days, losing in overtime on Mar. 21 to Towson 15-14, comfortably beating Old Dominion 17-7 on Mar. 25 and falling to East Carolina 15-10 on Apr. 1. Vanderbilt started fast against the Towson Tigers, with early goals from Cate Bradley and Sammy Nuchow. After.