Gator softball (35-9) took down the USF Bulls (35-12) 1-0 on Wednesday evening at the Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. The game was shutout with strong play from the circle by Elizabeth Hightower. This game now marks Florida’s 13th shutout of the season. For Hightower it was her third shutout of …
Read More »Florida Softball, Wallace Use Computer Lineup to Overpower UCF
Hannah Adams came into Wednesday having gone four games without a hit. In the sixth inning, she hit a home run to put down a final stomp over No. 20 UCF. The No. 7 Florida Gators won 10-3. It all Began with a Delay When the No. 7 Florida softball …
Read More »Gators Softball Hosts the Bubly Invitational
The Florida Gators (16-1) host, Georgia State Panthers (5-8), Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (8-6), Tennessee State Tigers (6-7) in the Weekend-long Bubly Invitational. Gators and Opponents: Panthers https://twitter.com/GatorsSB/status/1499842881716064260?s=20&t=qAB8qhtGbvtVj__c4WFJDQ The Panthers come into the Bubly Invitational with a team frustration. Georgia State does not have a great record, but half of the …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Front Nine May 28
The Front Nine comes at you on the verge of a big weekend for the bats and balls crowd. SEC baseball tourney title on the line, softball super regional in Gainesville. A lot of teams elsewhere have already finished their seasons. 1. In a way, I think I owe the …
Read More »Checking in with former Gator Aleshia Ocasio
Former Gator softball pitcher Aleshia Ocasio joined Steve Russell on SportsScene Thursday to discuss her current role with Athlete’s Unlimited and reminisce on her days in the Swamp. Athlete’s Unlimited Ocasio is currently playing in the brand new professional softball league Athlete’s Unlimited. The league is devoted to increasing athletes’ …
Read More »UF athletics undergoing changes amid coronavirus pandemic
As all the buzz in the sports world surrounds COVID-19, college athletic departments have to address the concerns regarding the virus. Changes include canceled games, crowd restrictions and other drastic alterations to the landscape of college sports. Some of these changes are coming to UF athletics. Lacrosse games wiped off …
Read More »Gator Softball Uses Pair of Two-Run Homers to Top No. 12 FSU 5-2
Two balls, two strikes and two outs with the score knotted at two. Deuces were wild for Kendyl Lindaman in the bottom of the fifth inning against Florida State on Wednesday night. Then, the Gator slugger slapped a ball to right-center that sank over the SEC Champions sign for a …
Read More »Gators host rival Seminoles in top-15 matchup
Softball fans are in for a treat tonight at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium as the Sunshine Showdown comes to Gainesville. This is the first of two games between the Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles. Due to all of the excitement surrounding this rivalry game, it’s fair to expect a …
Read More »Adams Hits Third Walk-Off, Gator Softball Clinches Series Against Auburn
Crown Hannah Adams the queen of the dramatic in Gainesville. After 11 innings, Adams decided to finally end the marathon-of-a-contest between Florida and Auburn on the softball diamond. Adams’ RBI single with the bases loaded scored Cheyenne Lindsey and won the game for the Gators 2-1. Hannah Adams with her …
Read More »SEC-Ready: Gator Softball Begins Conference Play Against Auburn
The hunt for an SEC regular-season championship kicks off this weekend for the Florida softball team. After earning the title for four straight years, Florida yielded the crown to Alabama last season. The Gators begin their redemption trail at home, facing the in-state rivals of the Crimson Tide, the Auburn …
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