The No. 5 Florida softball team hosts the No. 14 LSU Tigers Friday night to kick-off a weekend series.
The Gators (42-7, 15-3 SEC) will look to extend their win streak to six games against the Tigers (36-11, 9-8 SEC) that began in 2015. In 2015, the Gators handily beat the Tigers 5-0 in the Women’s College World Series after losing the regular season series 2-1. Then, in 2016, Florida swept the three game series. And in 2017, the Tim Walton led Gators handled business in the World Series again to the tune of 7-0. Needless to say, LSU will be more than eager to end their drought Friday night. The Tigers are coming in fresh off of a 4-0 win over South Alabama and a 2-1 series win over the Texas A&M Aggies.
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🎟️ https://t.co/HNqH3QmVZn pic.twitter.com/BoIr9SkBaC— Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) April 27, 2018
Senior Night Set For Saturday
Senior night takes place Saturday night. Here are the ones that will be honored prior to the first pitch:
Nicole Dewitt: In her time at Florida, Dewitt has earned some incredible accolades. In 2015, she made the All-SEC freshman team. Then, she made the Third Team All-Southeast Region a year later. And in 2017, she racked up the accomplishments — Dewitt earned 2017 All-SEC First Team, NFCA All-Southeast Region First Team, and SEC All-Defensive Team (2B).
Most say @nicoleddewitt23 is a game changer & she has had some BIG moments in her 4 years!
We are soo ready to celebrate #23 and the rest of the Senior class this Saturday at 11:30am! 🐊🎉🤗 pic.twitter.com/RKUPOb5Zer
— Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) April 26, 2018
Kayli Kvistad: Kvistad’s career in Gainesville has been highlighted with multiple awards, including these: 2015 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll, 2016 First Team All-SEC, and 2017 First Team All-SEC.
Just ✌️ more sleeps until we get the chance to honor this one of a kind Senior class! @kaylikvistad21 has always been consistent & a constant!
We 🧡 you Seniors! We'll see you all weekend as we take on LSU & Saturday at 11:30am as we celebrate these 4⃣ outstanding women! pic.twitter.com/W26WNBTntv
— Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) April 26, 2018
Aleshia Ocasio: As a solid pitcher for the Gators, Ocasio has received pretty high honors. Ranging from 2015 All-SEC Freshman Team to twice First Team All-SEC in 2016 and 2017, Ocasio has been a key part of the strong foundation of Florida softball.
Senior day is just ✌️days away! Hear how @AleshiaOcasio's teammates describe her!
"She does it all…"
We can't wait to celebrate our Senior class this weekend & especially Saturday at home! 🤗💙🐊🧡 pic.twitter.com/D1NZQAigc2
— Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) April 26, 2018
Janell Wheaton: Academic honors have filled Wheaton’s career going back to her freshman season. In 2015, Wheaton won NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete, and in 2016 and 2017, she was on the SEC Academic Honor Roll.
Make sure you come out to celebrate this Senior class, @janell_wheaton has been a rock behind home plate & her teammates can't thank her enough! 🐊🤗
Be in your seats at 11:30am on Saturday to watch your 4⃣ Seniors during their special day! pic.twitter.com/XOYCUbl5dd
— Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) April 26, 2018
Friday Night Details
Where: Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium
When: 5:30 p.m.