For the first time, Florida softball went 0-2 and barbecue out in Oklahoma City. The Alabama Crimson Tide jumped all over Florida early to send the Gators home by a run-rule score of 15-3. Not only is it the first time Florida went winless in OKC but the 2019 Gators …
Read More »Gator Softball Picks Up Home Win
The sixth ranked Florida softball team improves its record to 26-6 on the year after a 10-2 victory over the Mercer Bears on Saturday in Gainesville. The Bats Come Alive Florida was able to get the bats going Saturday after a few sluggish offensive performances scoring all 10 of their …
Read More »Gator Softball Records Perfect Game Against Hampton
The Florida softball team recorded their season high of 18 runs and 19 hits Friday. Aleshia Ocasio and Natalie Lugo combined for Florida’s (29-4) second perfect game of the season in an 18-0 victory over Hampton University (13-15). Rainesville One Inning. Three three run home runs. Gators led 9-0 to close out …
Read More »Softball Preview: Gators Enter Aquafina Invitational
After winning their doubleheader on Wednesday, the Gator softball team will begin the Aquafina Invitational beginning Friday. The Gators (10-1) will take on Maryland (2-7), Illinois State (4-6), Iowa State (6-4) and Georgia Southern (7-2) in a six-game home tournament. Confidence Building While the Gators stumbled last weekend against Louisiana, their …
Read More »Gators Softball Finishes Tournament Undefeated
Wrapping up a game-filled weekend, Florida Gator softball finishes undefeated in their first tournament of the season. The Gators took down both the UAB Blazers, 6-0, and the USF Bulls, 14-3 on Sunday to end the tournament 5-0. UAB (1-4) vs. Florida (5-0) The Gators started the third day of the …
Read More »No. 2 Florida Softball Defeats Bethune-Cookman in High Scoring Game
Florida softball (30-2, 7-1 SEC) was able to defend it’s home turf in a midweek battle against Bethune-Cookman (12-24, 3-0 MEAC) on Wednesday night. In what was possibly one of the longest lasting five inning games, the Wildcats brought their best to the game falling short, losing 15-7. Freshman Katie …
Read More »No. 1 Florida Softball Earns Two Wins
The Gator softball team had its home opener for this season take place on Friday as they hosted the Aquafina Invitational. Due to weather concerns for Sunday’s match up against Florida A&M, the game was rescheduled for Friday afternoon. Florida is now 8-0 after wins over Florida A&M (8-1) and Northwestern State …
Read More »Gator Softball’s Four Headed Monster
The Gator Softball team is just a day away from their 2017 season opener in Tampa . The team is certain to be a major threat on the mound this year, with four star pitchers leading the way. Delanie Gourley and Aleshia Ocasio Head coach Tim Walton said that one …
Read More »FEATURE: Delanie Gourley’s Journey into Gator Lore
Delanie Gourley hails from Lakeside, California. She went to school at El Capitan High School and played travel ball for the Southern California Athletics under Coach Bruce Richardson. In her time as an Athletic, Delanie won three straight PGF 18U National Championships while delivering her high school’s first state championship in 2012. …
Read More »GHS Softball to Face Niceville in Regional Final
What a game it was to earn a spot in the regional final. With one out and a runner on, Gainesville doubled up Columbia to defeat the Tigers 2-1. The head coach of the Purple Hurricanes Pete Mariano knows how important the win was. The No.1 ranked team in 7A, …
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