Key Takeaways
- Five Florida Lacrosse players earned USA Lacrosse Preseason All-American honors
- Midfielder Kaitlyn Davies and Attacker Gianna Monaco were named to the first team
- Attacker Frannie Hahn and Defender Theresa Bragg earned second team honors, while Defender Ashley Dyer was named an honorable mention
- The Gators have the most honorees in the Big 12 conference
- The team kicks off their 2026 campaign on February 7 against Loyola in Baltimore, Md.
Introduction to the Preseason Honors
The University of Florida Lacrosse team has started the 2026 season on a high note, with five of its players earning USA Lacrosse Preseason All-American honors. The organization announced the awards on Tuesday afternoon, recognizing the outstanding performances of the Gators’ players in the previous season. Midfielder Kaitlyn Davies and Attacker Gianna Monaco were named to the first team, while Attacker Frannie Hahn and Defender Theresa Bragg earned second team honors. Defender Ashley Dyer was named an honorable mention, marking her first All-American honor in her career.
Player Profiles: Kaitlyn Davies and Gianna Monaco
Kaitlyn Davies, one of the four captains for the 2026 season, had an impressive 2025 season, starting all 23 games and capturing 51 goals, 8 assists, 48 draw controls, 34 ground balls, and 25 caused turnovers. She finished the season with nine games where she scored three or more goals, seven games with at least two ground balls, and 14 games with at least two draw controls. Davies earned three All-American honors, including ILWomen and USA Lacrosse Second Team and IWLCA Third Team, and was named the Big 12 Midfielder of the Year. Gianna Monaco, on the other hand, led the team in goals and points, with 73 goals and 95 points, respectively. She started 21 games and tallied 14 games with at least a hat-trick, 13 games with at least a goal and an assist, and became the 25th player to score 100 points in program history.
Player Profiles: Theresa Bragg and Frannie Hahn
Theresa Bragg, another captain for the 2026 season, had a stellar 2025 season, earning three All-American honors, including IWLCA First Team, ILWomen, and USA Lacrosse Honorable Mention. She started all 23 games and tallied 23 ground balls and 29 caused turnovers, logging five games with two or more ground balls and eight games with at least two caused turnovers. Frannie Hahn, a redshirt sophomore attacker, led the Gators in assists with 59 and was second on the team in points with 92. She played in all 23 games, starting the last 18, and earned three All-American honors, including IWLCA, ILWomen, and USA Lacrosse Third Team. Hahn broke the season record for assists in a season with her 55th assist against Mercer on May 9.
Player Profile: Ashley Dyer
Ashley Dyer, who will also be a captain for the Gators in 2026, earned her first All-American honor in her career. The junior defender led the team in ground balls with 41 and tallied 23 caused turnovers in the 2025 campaign. She had 13 games with two or more ground balls and five games with two caused turnovers or more. Dyer earned IWLCA All-South Region Second Team, All-Big 12 Team, and All-Big 12 Tournament Team in 2025. Her performance has been recognized, and she is expected to play a key role in the team’s success in the upcoming season.
Upcoming Season
The Gators are set to kick off their 2026 campaign in 18 days, taking on Loyola in Baltimore, Md. on February 7 at 11 a.m. With five players earning preseason All-American honors, the team is looking strong and ready to take on the competition. The Gators have the most honorees in the Big 12 conference, and their performance in the upcoming season is highly anticipated. Fans can follow the team on social media using the hashtag #FLax and stay updated on their progress throughout the season.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the University of Florida Lacrosse team has started the 2026 season on a high note, with five players earning USA Lacrosse Preseason All-American honors. The team’s outstanding performance in the previous season has been recognized, and they are expected to do well in the upcoming season. With a strong lineup of players, including Kaitlyn Davies, Gianna Monaco, Theresa Bragg, Frannie Hahn, and Ashley Dyer, the Gators are ready to take on the competition and make a statement in the lacrosse world.
