In a recent series against Auburn, Delbrey marked 8 strikeouts in one competition. In the opening game of the Series, the fourth-seeded Gators were decisively defeated 163 by the UCLA Bruins, who ultimately won the 2010 championship. Wallace has reached base safely in 36 of the 37 games played this year and has produced at least one hit in 17 of the last 19 games played. "I've seen her work and just the growth she's had, I think she's known you're not going to be perfect at all times," Wallace said of Walsh. Fortunately for Walton and the Gators, they wouldn't have another loss to the Bulldogs to mull over after No. After the Gators finished third in the SEC Eastern Division for the fourth straight season, and suffered four consecutive losses in the 2005 SEC Tournament and the opening round of the NCAA tournament, Johns was fired. "We got too caught up in the things we were doing wrong and what we needed to do rather than just go out there swinging. The Florida Gators softball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of softball. Under Walton, the Florida softball team has become a consistent SEC and national title contender. Williams is daughter of former Gator star, Jason Williams. The scary part? Kirsti Merritt (BS 16), outfielder: Maybe the best to ever patrol centerfield. After being upset by the Auburn Tigers in the first round of the SEC tournament, the Gators qualified for the NCAA tournament and advanced to the 2011 Women's College World Series. - With the 2022 season quickly approaching for the Florida softball program, the Gators have announced the following ticketing information. Michelle Moultrie (BABA 12), outfielder: Her .443 average in 2011 is the highest ever for a Gator. It's not like they came out here with new pitches. After losing its opening game of the WCWS to Louisiana Lafayette, the Gators won three straight against games the Virginia Tech Hokies and Texas A&M Aggies. 4/28/23. Just finding ways to do what I can to help us win and take us to the World Series.". For the Gators, it was fifth-year senior Charla Echols, sophomore Kendra Falby and redshirt junior Skylar Wallace. ", Skylar Wallace hits video game-like 3 home runs to lift UF softball over Georgia, Florida gymnasts can't overcome Trinity Thomas' injury, Oklahoma's excellence at NCAAs, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 7 Saints with 12-4 victory on Saturday, The 2021 Womens College World Series Final Four is Set, The Ones Who Defied the Odds: Top 10 Undrafted NBA Players of All Time, Georgia Bulldogs Crowned 2021-2022 National Champions, WCWS: FSU vs Oklahoma in the Tournament Final. Florida began its 2009 season ranked No. Take a look below at a series of photo highlights from Floridas 29th win of the 2023 college softball campaign. And to say that's the last the Bulldogs heard from Wallace, who hails from Georgia, would be quite the fib. The Gators ended the afternoon having recorded five hits and stranding seven runners. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. Led by the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year in Lauren Haeger, Florida became just the third team in the history of college softball to win back to back national championships. Were waiting. April 16, 2023 Women's Fanatics Branded White Florida Gators Softball Pick-A-Player NIL Gameday Tradition V-Neck T-Shirt. In 2017, Florida again secured the number one seed for the third straight year. A couple pitches in and she smashed an RBI double to deep right. 2023 www.gatorsports.com. 'That was legit': Skylar Wallace hits video game-like 3 home runs to lift UF softball over Georgia, Whitley: Florida gymnasts can't overcome Trinity Thomas' injury, Oklahoma's excellence at NCAAs. Yes Ma'am Avery Goelz!! They're competing their butts off and they're constantly trying to get better and give us a chance to win.". Knoxville, TN Sherri Parker Lee Stadium University of Tennessee Women's Softball vs. Florida Gators Softball. Echols marks a .373 batting average on the season. GAINESVILLE, Fla. With the 2022 season quickly approaching for the Florida softball program, the Gators have announced the following ticketing information. Come Sunday, Georgia's pitchers weren't interested in pitching to Wallace, who drew a walk in three of her four at-bats. "To be honest with you, it's night and day," said Walton when asked how the team looks different with early runs on the board. GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Skylar Wallace #17 of the Florida Gators runs to second base, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Skylar Wallace #17 of the Florida Gators runs to second base during a game against the North Florida Ospreys at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. Here are some highlights from Florida softball's win over Auburn on Thursday. Nelson was named to the All-American first team (pitcher), and Brombacher (pitcher), Enea (outfielder), Kelsey Bruder (outfielder), and Paculba (second baseman) were named to the second team. Senior Bryn Thomas hit a routine ground ball to Georgias pitcher Shelby Walters, but a wild throw scored Roe and made it 6-5. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images), GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Head coach Tim Walton of the Florida Gators talks to Skylar, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Head coach Tim Walton of the Florida Gators talks to Skylar Wallace #17 during a game against the North Florida Ospreys at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. I think that's what makes her and maybe a couple of others just in a different category. "Everyone is running and you can hear all the feet hitting the stairs and running around the stadium. Stacey Nelson (BA 09), pitcher: To me, the sign of true greatness is when a player hoists a team on his or her shoulders and takes them to a place they have never been before. Last season, Florida battled a turbulent stretch of games heading into its series against LSU in Baton Rouge from April 29-May 1. 0 She also had a base hit in the bottom of the seventh to help spark a Florida rally that would quickly stall. "But each at-bat was a new at-bat for her and I'm glad she was able to move on and just find a pitch and come out big for us in that last inning right there. Fridays game is set for 6 p.m., Saturdays game is set for 2 p.m. and Sundays first pitch is set for noon. "I don't see a lot mechanically, although confidence does impact mechanics at times. And in her 16th start of the season, Hightower didn't disappoint. We've faced the same pitchers all weekend. The game became tied at 5-5. I think about those moments all the time.". (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images), GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Pal Egan #55 of the Florida Gators is tagged out by, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Pal Egan #55 of the Florida Gators is tagged out by Mackenzie Woods #20 of the North Florida Ospreys as she slides Into home plate during a game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. Also had 36 career homers and finished in the top 10 in RBI. She pitched seven innings of regulation and held the Tigers to four hits and two runs, while also tallying three strikeouts. Kayli Kvistad (BHS 18, MA 20), infielder: Although she was walked a lot (second most among Gators), she still managed to be sixth all-time in RBI. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images), GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Head coach Tim Walton of the Florida Gators looks on during, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Head coach Tim Walton of the Florida Gators looks on during a game against the North Florida Ospreys at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. During the 2011 season, Florida experienced a series of up-and-down streaks, but recovered to win the SEC Eastern Division for the fourth consecutive year. "And I don't feel like our sport has a lot of hatred.". The No. Youre talking to mature young women, and you can see their lives after softball are going to be just fine. On the eve of the NCAA Tournament, three players: Cheyenne Coyle, Sami Fagan, and Kasey Fagan were dismissed from the team. Yet instead of letting her frustration get the best of her, Wallace sat back in the box while Penta delivered a five-pitch walk to put the game-winning run on base. The fourth started with a Georgia home run by Kearny, scoring two and putting the Bulldogs on top again 7-6. "No offense, it's not against Georgia and it's not here at home in the SEC," Walton said. In the twenty-six year history of the Florida Softball program, the team has won two Women's College World Series (WCWS) national championships, nine SEC regular season championships, five SEC tournament championships, and have made eleven WCWS appearances. Including the berm and the standing area behind the outfield wall, it claims an overall capacity of approximately 2,800. Hannah Rogers (BSR 14), pitcher: Led Florida to its first national title in 2014 and was named MVP of the Womens College World Series and also SEC Female Athlete of the Year. 15 Florida Gators softball team will take on the No. All Rights Reserved. FINALS:L 08 vs No 3 Washington*L 23 vs No 3 Washington*, FINALS:L 414 vs No 1 Arizona State*L 27 vs No 1 Arizona State*, FINALS:W 50 vs. No 5 Alabama*W 63 vs. No 5 Alabama*National Champions, W 32 vs. No 3 Michigan*L 01 vs. No 3 Michigan*W 41 vs. No 3 Michigan*National Champions, L 57 (17) vs. No 10 OU*L 45 vs. No 10 OU*. Haeger led UF to two straight national titles and always seemed to do whatever was necessary to win the game, whether it was a big home run or a huge strikeout in the circle. And it was fitting considering Florida redshirt junior Skylar Wallace posted video game-like numbers in the series-opening win. Kuma scored Jayda Kearney, who walked earlier in the inning, and Lyndie Rae Davis, who got hit by a pitch. Earlier in the week, Walton stressed the importance of the Gators scoring early. 2 Florida lost to Tennessee 29 to open the WCWS. Florida junior Avery Goelz also recorded a multi-hit night, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs. And while each has shown why they made the list in bursts, Wallace has been steady all season. It's super impressive.". The official Facebook page of the 2014 and 2015 National Champion Florida Gators softball team.. 2880 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 4: 6: Egan walked. 1 in Playboy magazine's preseason poll, stumbling toward the . Little did the Gators know, the night wouldn't just look like a throwback, but it'd feel like one too as Florida (27-9, 5-5 SEC) and the visiting No. 15 Gators finally came away with a 3-2 win in the bottom of the eighth inning in front of an energized home crowd, giving Florida its first series-opening win of conference play this season. #GoGators, SECN+ // https://t.co/2T878BxDTU pic.twitter.com/KnpOVL5CsI. The three-game series will begin Friday night and continue through Sunday afternoon. All Rights Reserved. She carried the ladies to Oklahoma City for the first time in 2008. Florida Gators Main Navigation Menu Ticket Office Student Tickets Baseball Tickets Men's Basketball Tickets Women's Basketball Tickets Football Tickets Gymnastics Tickets Softball Tickets Volleyball Tickets Gator Boosters Manage My Account (Boosters) Mobile Ticketing Ticket Exchange Questions? They also broke the SEC single-season record for home runs (86), and several single-season team records including grand slams (12), total shutouts (39), and consecutive shutouts (11). Use your Advancement username (without the @uff.ufl.edu) and password. Go Gators. The top of the third inning went in Georgias favor. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The 2010 Florida softball team again qualified for the NCAA tournament and advanced to the 2010 Women's College World Series. The Gators and Tigers would stay knotted up through the bottom of the seventh and the top of the eighth, setting the stage for Florida to walk it off in extras. I get more joy out of who they grow up to be. But how many times can you see the same two arms? (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images), GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Kendra Falby #27 of Florida Gators runs to third base during, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Kendra Falby #27 of Florida Gators runs to third base during a game against the North Florida Ospreys at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. The Florida Gator softball team outscored the Georgia Bulldogs 8-7 Saturday afternoon in a back and forth affair that allows the Gators to at least clinch the series against the Bulldogs. "I'm confident in myself and my abilities," a humble Wallace said. 2 Patriots Complete Sweep of No. April 14, 2023 11:11 am ET. Charla Echols came up to the plate with runners on first and third. Florida's offense, as a whole, was steady. +9 colors/patterns. That's the case for every game, but especially when facing a lineup like the Bulldogs, who entered the series with 64 home runs. Men's Champion Royal Florida Gators Softball Icon Long Sleeve T-Shirt. But we made the plays when they were needed, we scored the runs, we came back, they punched, we punched back harder. "She's just so dynamic," Walton said of his shortstop. Meanwhile, Florida softball coach Tim Walton isn't sure he'd stretch as far to say the Bulldogs are a rival of his team's. Wallace had the most runs batted in during a matchup against UAB late March with five. Just dominant. Ashley Boone (BSTel '02), infielder: One of the best first baseman in UF history, who was a three-time All-SEC selection. "You just knew we were going to get it done.". 15-ranked Florida Gators softball team (31-11, 8-7 SEC) polished off another weekend at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium as it hosted the 12th-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (33-10, 12-5 SEC) for a three-game SEC series. The Gators would go on to clinch the series in what felt like the turning point of the season, which ended at the Women's College World Series. Despite getting a leadoff runner on base four times, Florida only managed to drive in two runs thanks to a two-RBI double from sophomore Reagan Walsh in the fifth inning. Florida lost the series in back-to-back games at home, 6-0 and 4-0 even though the team has a winning record against Georgia in Gainesville and in Athens. Pat Dooley dishes out an early Christmas gift with his dozen predictions for Florida Gators sports in 2023. 12 Georgia program , Skylar Wallace scores the game winning run in the Gator softball team's 4-3 win over Missouri on Sunday. While it's unclear if Friday's win over the Bulldogs will be the start of a similar ascent, it felt like a step in the right direction. The official Twitter account of the 2014 and 2015 National Champion Florida Gators softball team. $39.99 $ 39. Mary Ratliff (BA 09), outfielder: Steady in the outfield (one error as a senior), she kept getting better at the plate, hitting .296 as a senior and getting clutch RBI after clutch RBI. By the bottom of the seventh inning, Penta was still reaching 72 mph, while also mixing in changeups in the 50s. In his third season as the Gators' head coach, he led the team to an NCAA single season record seventy wins and five losses. Offensive coordinator Fred Pancoast had a starring role in each circumstance. Zachary Huber. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images), GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Kinsey Goelz #20 of the Florida Gators celebrates with teammates from, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Kinsey Goelz #20 of the Florida Gators celebrates with teammates from the dugout during a game against the North Florida Ospreys at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. And there were (and will be) lots on hand to watch the weekend progress as the entire series is sold out, marking the first time in program history the Gators have sold out an entire series. 15-ranked Florida softball team earned a 6-1 midweek win over the visiting North Florida Ospreys on Tuesday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Two seniors Rylee Trlicek and Bryn Thomas will be celebrated before Saturdays game for their contribution to the Florida softball program. 15-ranked Florida Gators softball team (31-11, 8-7 SEC) polished off another weekend at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium as it hosted the 12th-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (33-10, 12-5 SEC) for a . "That was legit. 2 Patriots Complete Sweep of No. Catch his monthly column here, as well as his Back Nine and Dooley Grades the Gators on WRUF.com and Another Dooley Noted Podcast Monday and Friday on Facebook, YouTube, Spotify and Apple or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Lauren Haeger then went on to win the 2015 Honda Award. 1 in the country in both major college softball polls, but finished second after falling 80 and 32 to the Washington Huskies in the best-of-three-games final championship series of the 2009 Women's College World Series. That's what's been so fun about college softball is just the growth over the years and the excitement level.". Walton has plenty of reasons to be proud of the legacy he has built, following Larry Ray starting the program and Karen Johns keeping it going. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "It was big," Walton said of Roe's leadoff hits. 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