MACON, Ga. – The 10th-ranked Florida lacrosse team used a strong offensive push to defeat the Mercer Bears 19-5 on Wednesday afternoon at Five Star Stadium.

The Gators improve to 7-4 on the year while Mercer drops to 5-3.

"Once again impressed with the growth we have seen out of this team since the beginning of the season," said Florida coach Amanda O'Leary. "They continue to improve on both ends of the field and today we put together a strong performance on a short turnaround after Arizona State. Looking forward to starting conference play on Sunday."

Emma LoPinto led the offensive attack for Florida, finishing the afternoon with five goals. Maggi Hall added three goals of her own, while Danielle Pavinelli, Josie Hahn and Ashley Gonzalez each scored twice in the victory.

Five Gators each found the back of the cage once on the afternoon: Emily Heller, Maggie Corbo, Maddie Ellis, Sarah Mackey and Charlotte Harmon.

Gonzalez dished out a team-high two assists, followed by one apiece from LoPinto, Pavinelli, Hahn, Mackey, Janine Suris, Madison Rielly and Paisley Eagan.

Florida won 13 draws in the game, led by four apiece from Heller and Liz Harrison.

The Gator defense held Mercer to 5-of-21 shooting on the afternoon, just a .238 shooting percentage, including a scoreless fourth quarter. The five goals ties the lowest offensive output Florida has allowed this season. As a team, UF caused six turnovers, led by a team-high two from Emma Wightman.

In the cage for the Gators, Sarah Reznick posted 12 saves in the victory with a .706 save percentage, while Julia Hammerschlag saved the one shot she faced for a 1.000 save percentage on Wednesday.

The Gators are back in action on Sunday when the team opens up conference play at Cincinnati. Opening draw is set for 11 a.m.