The Florida Gator softball team (27-4) took the series against the Georgia Bulldogs (23-7) with an 8-1 win Monday night. Charla Echols belted two home runs in the win, her second multi-home run game of the year, and Katie Chronister earned her fifth win in the circle. Mary Wilson Avant …
Read More »Gators Softball Hits Road for Midweek Game
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 Continues Dominance at Home, Outmatch LSU Tigers
The Florida Gator softball team (22-3) won 7-4 over the LSU Tigers (18-9) on Saturday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Katie Chronister earned her sixth win for the Gators in the circle but only pitched 3.2 innings and allowed four earned runs. Tigers starter Ali Kilponen took the loss after …
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 »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 »Gator Softball Tops Kennesaw State on Charla Echols’ Multi-Home Run Game
The Florida softball team (15-1) won 10-2 over the Kennesaw State Owls (6-10) in a six-inning game that ended in a run rule at home on Wednesday. Gator third baseman Charla Echols slugged two home runs with five RBI in the game, and Natalie Lugo earned her third win of …
Read More »Gators Host Rival FSU in Top 25 Showdown
The No. 5 Gators Softball team (13-0) will face their first top-25 opponent this weekend in a two-game series with No. 16 FSU (10-3). The two in-state rivals will play at 3:30 p.m. on Friday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium and 6 p.m. on Saturday in Tallahassee. No.5 #Gators 🆚 …
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