The fourth ranked Florida softball team beat the 15th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 3-2 on Monday, giving the Gators the series win two games to one. Despite the Gators being outhit by the Crimson Tide, freshmen Danielle Romanello’s two-run double and solo home run were the difference makers. Kelly Barnhill returned …
Read More »Gator Running Backs Learning New System
Florida Gator running backs are learning a new system during spring practice. The new system includes running backs developing their fundamentals, according to Assistant Coach, Running Backs and Special Teams Coordinator Greg Knox. Knox is trying to keep the running backs motivated while they learn the overall concept, scheme and …
Read More »No. 4 Gator Softball Finishes Unbeaten Weekend
The fourth ranked Florida softball team played all or parts of three games on Saturday, winning 7-0 over Hampton and taking two from Jacksonville (2-1 and 4-0). Florida outscored Hampton and Jacksonville by 30 runs in the four-game weekend of non-conference play. After the first game against Hampton, the Gators …
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 »Matt Elam Seeks Second Chance
Former Gator and Baltimore Ravens safety Matt Elam returned to Gainesville on Wednesday, March 28th to attend Florida’s pro day seeking a second chance at his NFL career. An All-American at the University of Florida, Matt Elam was the Baltimore Ravens first round draft pick of the 2013 draft. He …
Read More »High School Baseball: Trinity Catholic crushes Trenton 11-5
Trinity Catholic’s Jud Fabian, who is a University of Florida commit, got things going at the top of the first inning with a home run to the side, and the Celtics never looked back, defeating the defending 1A state champion Trenton Tigers on their home field 11-5. Both teams entered …
Read More »No. 4 Gators Softball Split Doubleheader Against FIU
The fourth ranked Gator softball team split a doubleheader with Florida International University on Wednesday at home, winning 9-0 in five innings in the first game but losing 5-0 in the second game. The Gators fell to 16-1 at home this season, ending a perfect run at Katie Seashole Pressly …
Read More »Another Barnhill No-Hitter As Gator Softball Run Rules USF
Gator softball pitcher Kelly Barnhill tosses her fifth complete game no hitter of the season to help the Gators beat USF 9-0 in five innings Wednesday night in Gainesville. Barnhill improved to 12-1 for the season as she struck out 12 in the game on just 71 pitches. Amanda Lorenz …
Read More »Texas Tech Takes Down Florida in Last-Minute Thriller
The Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the Florida Gators 69-66 in thrilling fashion. Keenan Evans led the Raiders with 22 points on 8-14 shooting. Zhaire Smith added 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Gators were paced by Jalen Hudson’s 23 points and 4 rebounds. Florida had two opportunities …
Read More »Jalen Hudson is Perfect Fit With the Gators
Jalen Hudson’s success in the NCAA tournament will be a key factor in his decision to either leave for the upcoming NBA draft or return to Florida for his senior season. After transferring from Virginia Tech and sitting out a year due to NCAA transfer rules, Hudson has been quite …
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