Just like Drake, Florida Gators softball went back-to-back. Florida defeated the fourth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide to claim its second straight SEC Tournament title. It’s Florida’s fifth championship with all coming in the Tim Walton era. https://twitter.com/GatorsSB/status/1127406859328028674?s=19 “Our players not only did a really good job of staying focused, but did …
Read More »Barnhill, Adams Lift Gators to SEC Softball Final
Early success at the plate and Kelly Barnhill were the magic ingredients to Florida’s SEC Softball Tournament win on Friday. Barnhill pitched her second straight shutout and Hannah Adams had two clutch hits as Florida defeated the Auburn Tigers 3-0. The Gators now have the chance to defend its tournament …
Read More »Barnhill & Early Runs Fuel Gator Win
A few timely hits and a great day from Kelly Barnhill has Florida one win away from SEC Tournament championship. The ninth-ranked Gators defeated the number 10 LSU Tigers 3-0 in order to advance to the semifinal round of the SEC Tournament. https://twitter.com/GatorsSB/status/1126612812783026176?s=19 Florida’s national seeding and the chance of …
Read More »FEATURE: Gator Football Player Nick Sutton Goes from the Sidelines to the Playing Field
It was Thursday afternoon on March 14, 2018, when Nick Sutton’s dreams finally came true. The young, versatile athlete who has worked so hard to get where he is today, has now received a call that will forever change his life. He was sitting in his apartment by himself when …
Read More »Matthews Plays Hero Again for Gators Softball
It was a scene reminiscent of 2018’s Super Regional. Jordan Matthews at the plate with the game in her hands. And she delivered, again. The ninth-ranked Gators (41-15) defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks (36-17) 6-5 in the opening round of the SEC Tournament. They advanced thanks to a seventh-inning rally …
Read More »Preview: Gators Softball in College Station for SEC Tourney
Goodbye regular season. It’s tournament time. The ninth-ranked Florida Gators start the SEC Tournament on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. against the number 20 South Carolina Gamecocks. The winner of this matchup moves on to face the three-seed LSU Tigers. This is just the third time in program history the Gators …
Read More »Gator Softball Drops Final Series Opener
Florida did not start graduation weekend in the best way. The seventh-ranked Gators dropped the series opener with Mississippi State 6-4 Friday night. The loss could have already sealed the Gators’ fate in terms of nabbing a top-eight seed for the postseason. https://twitter.com/GatorsSB/status/1124494648435777536?s=19 MSU Jumps Out Early The Bulldogs were …
Read More »FEATURE: Inside the Gators Men’s Tennis Dominant Season
It’s scary to think that a team ranked fourth in the nation can only get better, but that’s exactly where this team stands. Heading into the NCAA Tournament, the Gators Men’s Tennis team has the opportunity to start a dynasty. Season in review The Gators got off to slow start …
Read More »Preview: Gator Softball Ends Regular Season Against Mississippi State
As thousands of Gator careers end with graduation over the weekend, Florida softball’s regular season also comes to a close. The seventh-ranked Gators (39-13, 11-10) host the Mississippi State Bulldogs (30-19, 7-14) for the final series of the regular season. UF enters the weekend after earning a series win over …
Read More »FEATURE: Kristina Moore Overcoming Obstacles
For many freshmen, being on their own in a large, unfamiliar setting at college can be intimidating. Starting the college experience was just a small speedbump for Kristina Moore. The Australian freshman had to deal with moving thousands of miles away from home to a new country, balance commitments to …
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