The Florida Gators softball team had its preseason media news conferenceMonday as it’s season opener looms Thursday against North Florida. Coach Tim Walton, first baseman/pitcher Ava Brown and outfielders Korbe Otis and Taylor Shumaker previewed UF’s season. the inside scoop ️#GoGators pic.twitter.com/8y9wben0bf — Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) February 3, 2025 Handling …
Read More »SEC Softball Loaded For 2025 With New Additions
Softball in the SEC this season could be one of the wildest seasons to date. So buckle up and get ready for the SEC softball preview for 2025. New Blood For the first time since 2012, there are two new teams making their league softball debut. But these aren’t just …
Read More »Florida Softball Season Preview: Bar Set High
The Florida Gators softball team opens its 2025 season Thursday at home against the University of North Florida. Last season, the Gators finished 54-15 with 17 conference wins on their way to an SEC title. They also appeared in the Women’s College World Series, losing to the eventual champion, Oklahoma, …
Read More »Santa Fe College: Saints’ Basketball Struggling
One month into the new year, Santa Fe College‘s spring season is in full swing. How are the Saints doing? Let’s take a look: Men’s Basketball The men’s season has fallen flat under first-year coach John Ritzdorf. The Saints are 7-13 overall and 2-4 in the Mid-Florida Conference for sixth …
Read More »Five UF Softball Players Earn All-SEC Team Honors
Five Gator softball players were named to the All-SEC preseason team, tied for most in the conference. A vote of the head coaches decided the selection. Players Named Junior catcher Jocelyn Erickson is the reigning SEC Player of the Year, batting .382 in 2024 and setting a new program record …
Read More »Gators Softball Leads D1 Softball’s Preseason Rankings
The Florida Gators softball team is ranked No. 1 in D1 Softball’s preseason top-25 that was released Tuesday morning to match its top billing in the Softball America ranking announced Jan. 13. Continuing Standard The Gators bring back the majority of their key players from last season, including NFCA Player of …
Read More »Florida Softball’s Walton Inducted Into NFCA Hall Of Fame
Florida softball coach Tim Walton added another accolade to his extensive resume Friday night when he was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame in Dallas. A night to remember for @_TimWalton! #GoGators pic.twitter.com/kt9hdWbrqK — Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) December 7, 2024 Walton, who is in his 20th season …
Read More »Florida Softball Adds Talent From Transfer Portal
Florida softball coach Tim Walton has been busy adding talent to a roster that lost six players after finishing in the national semifinals. The Gators announced this week the signing of Washington graduate transfer infielder Rylee Holtorf and Alabama transfer infielder Kenleigh Cahalan, who will have two years of eligibility …
Read More »Women’s College World Series: Gators Fall Short In Semifinals
The No. 2 national seed Oklahoma Sooners eliminated the No. 4 national seed Florida Gators 6-5 in eight innings Tuesday in the semifinals of the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Three home runs in the first three innings were not enough for the Gators (54-15) …
Read More »Texas Longhorns Advance to Women’s College World Series Finals
The top-seeded Texas Longhorns (55-8) defeated the No. 8 Stanford Cardinal (50-17) on Monday to advance to their second Women’s College World Series Finals appearance in program history. After losing to the Oklahoma Sooners in 2022, the Longhorns are looking for revenge en route to their first softball national title. …
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