The top ranked and undefeated Florida Gator softball team (27-0) cannot seem to catch a break this season. With LSU coming into town, the match up marks the third straight week the Gators face a team ranked second in the country. Not to mention the Tigers (25-0) also own a perfect record …
Read More »Gator Softball Defeats Long Beach State, Heads to Fullerton
The umpires for Florida’s softball game against Long Beach State in California were late showing up but that didn’t slow down the Gators as they get a 10-1 win to improve their record to 22-0 this season. Florida pitcher Aleshia Ocasio had another solid performance in the circle. The freshman clocked …
Read More »Gator Softball Dominates Shortened Tournament
The San Diego Classic college softball tournament was cut short on Sunday due to inclement weather, preventing the top ranked Florida Gator softball team from facing San Diego State. The Gators did compete in four other games over the weekend, winning all of them by a combined score of 26-1. …
Read More »Florida Softball Defeats UCF in Pitcher’s Duel
Pitcher Aleshia Ocasio high-fives catcher Aubree Munro after the game Freshman Aleshia Ocasio adds another strong start to her college resume as the top ranked Florida softball team beats the 15th ranked UCF Golden Knights, 2-1 Wednesday in Gainesville. The Gators now lead the all-time series 16-3. Ocasio moved to 5-0 on the …
Read More »Gators Host UCF in a Sunshine State Showdown
The top ranked Florida softball team (16-0) take on the 17th ranked UCF Golden Knights (12-1) at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium at 6 p.m. today. This will be the only meeting between these two teams in the regular season. Florida beat UCF twice last season, by 10-6 and 7-0 scores. All time, …
Read More »Gator Softball Wins Both Games in Saturday Doubleheader
Pitcher Lauren Haeger in the middle of her windup against Kansas. Two huge games from senior Lauren Haeger helped the Florida Gator softball team capture two more wins on the year to improve its perfect record to 14-0. Florida beat Illinois State in the first game by score of 4-1 …
Read More »Gator Softball Hosts Aquafina Invitational This Weekend
The Florida Gator softball team (11-0) looks to continue its fast start this weekend in the University of Florida Aquafina Invitational at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. The teams that will be competing alongside Florida are Kansas, Liberty, Illinois State, and Mercer. The Gators can accredit their early success in large …
Read More »Amazing Defensive Play Preserves Win for Gator Softball
Junior outfielder Kirsti Merritt made a leaping grab of what would have been a North Carolina State home run to take the lead in the game in the top of the seventh, and doubled up a runner at first to boot, to help preserve the complete game shutout for freshman …
Read More »Florida Softball Opens Season With Rout Of Hampton
The number one ranked Florida Gator softball team dominated their season opener against the Hampton Pirates with a 17-0 victory. The game was cut short after the top of the fifth due to mercy rule. Coming into the season, uncertainty was surrounding the pitching staff. With the loss of Hannah …
Read More »Fans Meet Gator Softball Up Close; Merritt Excited for the Season
Delanie Gourley gives a young fan her autograph after an open scrimmage It was a beautiful day Saturday afternoon at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium as the Florida Softball team hosted an open scrimmage for fans. After the game, fans were able to meet their favorite players and receive autographs. For …
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