Florida softball’s visit out west wasn’t supposed to be easy. And it hasn’t been. However, in day one of action in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, the Gators went 2-0. Both wins came over Wildcats — one group hailing from Arizona, the other Northwestern. #7 Florida: 3, #5 Arizona: 2 …
Read More »Lugo Throws First Career Complete Game No-Hitter as Gator Softball Beats JU
Turning in a quality outing is important for a starting pitcher. Wednesday night featured two polarizing performances from starters. Junior Natalie Lugo delivered for the Gators softball team. Alyssa Bilodeau, however, did not for Jacksonville. Big first inning for Gators Bilodeau failed to record an out in the first inning; …
Read More »Gators Softball Coach Walton Gets 900th Win
Florida head softball coach Tim Walton added yet another accolade to his resume over the weekend: his 900th career win. How It Happened The victory came against North Dakota State. Freshman Rylee Trlicek threw a six-inning, four-hit no-hitter before being relieved by sophomore Elizabeth Hightower. Offensively, Florida was once again …
Read More »Gators run-rule SLU, FAMU hangs around
All around the country, madness in college sports is coming early. It’s also coming on the softball diamond — not the basketball court. Through Sunday, six top 10-ranked softball teams had lost this weekend. The No. 8-ranked Florida Gators were not one of them. As part of a 13-game Bubly …
Read More »901: Gators go 2-0 in day one of Bubly Invitational
This weekend was slated to be a big one for the No. 8-ranked Florida Gators’ softball team. For the first time this season, the gates of Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium will be open on the weekend as the Gators host the Bubly Invitational. Florida’s docket of games which include playing …
Read More »UF Softball to host Team USA, three former Gators
For the Gators, a trip to Oklahoma City this May is the goal. For Team USA, a trip to Tokyo this July is imminent. But before either team goes anywhere, they will meet on the dirt of Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on Tuesday night — the home of the Florida …
Read More »Trlicek Tosses No-Hitter as Gator Softball Wins Two Games Sunday
Michigan handed the Gator softball team its first loss of the season on Saturday afternoon. That clearly did not sit well with Rylee Trlicek and the Florida Gators. On Sunday, Georgia State and USF stood in Florida’s way. The Gators beat them by a combined score of 16-1. It was …
Read More »Florida Softball Set To Surprise
If college softball teams had franchise tags, Tim Walton’s Florida Gators would be tag-less. After losing Kelly Barnhill and Amanda Lorenz, Florida is searching for a new identity. And the search starts now. Circling Questions For years, the Gators have been notorious for their hard-nosed defense. And in softball, the …
Read More »USA National Softball Team Select Four Former Gators
The Gators Women’s Softball team has always been successful throughout their season, especially during the NCAA tournament. However, their talents shed deeper than just the Orange and Blue. Gators USA Selections Spring is the time of year for when the USA Softball selections occur. These prolific selections have chosen four former …
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