The fifth-ranked Gator softball team hosted the LSU Tigers in game one of a three-game series Friday night. Elizabeth Hightower shined for the Gators once again, pitching her seventh complete-game and fifth shutout on the year. Additionally, the offense came through at the right times, propelling the team to a …
Read More »Gator Softball Falls to UCF On Walk-Off Home Run
The fifth-ranked Florida softball team led 6-5 going into the bottom of the seventh inning against the 22nd ranked UCF Knights. Elizabeth Hightower, the Gators’ star pitcher throughout the year with a 10-0 record coming into the game, looked to close out the Knights in the bottom of the inning. …
Read More »Nine Run 7th Inning Propels Softball to Series Victory Over Mississippi State
When the sixth inning came to an end, the fifth-ranked Gators softball team looked to be in another close SEC matchup. Leading 1-0 starting the top of the 7th, the Gators offense was struggling, with their only run coming in the top of the first. However, a nine-run top of …
Read More »Softball Uses Fourth Inning Home Run to Squeeze by Mississippi State
The fifth-ranked Gators Softball team went on the road for just the second time this season, taking on the 15-9 (0-4 SEC) Mississippi State Bulldogs Friday night. A pitching duel through three innings, Kinsey Goelz came to the plate in the top of the fourth inning with two outs. She …
Read More »PK Yonge Softball off to Rough Start for 2021 Season
New year, New Team Last year, COVID-19 hit teams across the country hard as they were forced to end their seasons early. A year later, many teams were able to bounce back from the previous uneventful season. The PK Yonge Softball Team, however, took a hit when it was left …
Read More »Buchholz Softball Tops Bradford in Walk-Off Fashion
The Buchholz Bobcats softball team defeated the Bradford Tornadoes Tuesday night, 10-9, courtesy of a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning. Bradford Strikes Early Buchholz pitcher Bailey Quire pitched all seven innings, but struggled to find outs early. After the lead-off hitter was retired, Bradford strung together …
Read More »Gators Fall to USA Softball in Exhibition
The softball exhibition between the Florida Gators and Team USA allowed the Gators to get a gauge on their season. Playing against a team that features three former Gators, Tim Walton’s club fell 4-0 on Tuesday night. Offensive Struggles Any time you take on a team of former stars regardless …
Read More »Despite Late Comeback, Softball Falls To Kentucky 4-2 in Series Finale
The sixth-ranked Gators Softball, trailing 2-0 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, was being dominated by Kentucky pitching. With only two hits in the first five innings, the Gators came up in the bottom of the seventh with one last chance to tie the game. The Gators delivered. …
Read More »Softball Looks to Rebound After First Loss of the Season
The sixth-ranked Gators softball team looks to rebound tonight after losing for the first time of the season against the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday. The team will welcome the 6-9 Kennesaw State Owls to Katie Seashore Pressley stadium for a mid-week matchup at 6 pm. Who’s ready for more …
Read More »Saint Francis Catholic leads Countryside Christian 20-7 in a suspended softball game
The Saint Francis Catholic Lady Wolves lead Countryside Christian by a score of 20-7 midway through the fifth inning. The game was suspended because it was too dark to play safely. Countryside Christian, the home team, does not have lights at their field. Late Start The game was scheduled to …
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