After this past weekend’s sweep over LSU, Gators Softball hits the road for a midweek matchup with Jacksonville University. The Gators and Dolphins met earlier this year in Florida’s home opener. The Gators walked out 1-0 winners on a Hannah Adams walk-off double. Rematch with the Dolphins Despite the 1-0 …
Read More »Lindsey, Hightower Power Gators Softball to Sweep
Cheyenne Lindsey had a quiet first two games against LSU by her standards. Just two singles in her five at-bats is good, but Lindsey has been due for an offensive explosion. Leave it to a career day on Sunday to show her talents. A bases-clearing three-run double and a two-run …
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 »Gators Softball takes on UCF in top-25 matchup
A matchup pitting two top-25 teams is on the horizon for Tim Walton’s Florida Gators Softball team. The No. 5 Gators travel down to Orlando to take on the No. 22 UCF Golden Knights in a midweek matchup. Recent Form You do not get top-25 games in college softball with …
Read More »Gators Put a Bow on a Dominant Weekend at Mississippi State
Florida Gators softball (21-2) blanked Mississippi State (15-11) in an 8-0 run-rule victory on Sunday. The win seals the series sweep for the Gators, their first SEC sweep of the season. They rode a 6-run fourth inning and eventually won the contest in five frames. https://twitter.com/GatorsSB/status/1373694282159198208 As Good as it …
Read More »Wilkie, Trlicek lead Gator Softball to Victory
Emily Wilkie’s first plate appearance proved to be the difference maker on Wednesday night. The freshman faced a full-count, bases-loaded, two-out situation in the first inning. Then, she launched a fastball from North Dakota’s Jannay Jones over the scoreboard in left-center field. The grand slam homer provided a lead the …
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 »Gators Softball’s Rally Leads to Series Victory over Kentucky
Florida coach Tim Walton’s club seems to like to rally from behind in games. For the third-consecutive game, the Gators used an immediate comeback after falling behind. This time, it was to earn an SEC series victory over number nine Kentucky. Tight victory Gator starting pitcher Natalie Lugo dealt in …
Read More »Lindaman, Hightower lead Gator Softball to Victory Over Kentucky
Kendyl Lindaman faced nine pitches in the at-bat. Florida’s designated player turned on a pitch and carried a pop fly all the way to the left-field fence. The ball clamored off the wall, and Hannah Adams and Charla Echols raced around the bases. Lindaman provided a 2-1 lead, and the …
Read More »Gator Softball Hosts No. 9 Kentucky in First SEC Showdown of the Season
The fifth ranked Florida softball team (15-1) will host the ninth ranked Kentucky Wildcats (19-0) in the first SEC series of the year for both teams in a three-game weekend series. The Gators rebounded from losing to Florida State with a 10-2 win over Kennesaw State on Wednesday. The Wildcats …
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