With one minute left in the first half, Marquette trailed No. 3 Florida just 8-4 and had possession, looking to score its fourth straight goal.
The Golden Eagles were unable to convert, and in a blink of an eye the Gators added two goals in 20 seconds to add to their lead going into halftime. Florida continued its momentum in the early stages of the second half, scoring three goals in two minutes, essentially ending Marquette’s chance at an upset. Florida kept pouring it on, defeating Marquette 21-7.
“Coming into the second half we had an opportunity to show a little fire and make a statement,” head coach Meredith Black said.