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Carrying a 20-game winning streak into Tallahassee Saturday, the Gators fell to in-state rival Florida State; the Seminoles handed Florida its first loss in 370 days.

Prior to landing in the loss column, Florida defeated the New Mexico State Aggies at home Wednesday 6-2. Florida left fielder Jamie Hoover sparked a productive offensive night for the Gators after she knocked a three-run dinger in the bottom of the first inning. Second baseman Hannah Adams went 3-4 with a solo shot — marking back-to-back games with a home run.

In the first matchup of a home-and-home series against FSU, the Gators shutout the Seminoles 5-0 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium as junior right-hander Elizabeth Hightower improved to 7-0.

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Overall Record: 14-1 (.933)

SEC Record: 0-0

National Ranking (USA Today/NFCA Coaches): 6/5

Last Week:

• 3/3 vs New Mexico State — W, 1-0
• 3/5 vs No. 16 FSU — W, 5-0
• 3/6 @ No. 16 FSU — L, 7-2

Pitcher of the Week: RHP Elizabeth Hightower (Jr.)

• 3-0, 12.2 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K (0.00 ERA, 0.33 WHIP)
• threw complete-game shutout vs FSU”
• SEC Pitcher of the Week
• D1Softball Pitcher of the Week

Player of the Week: CF Cheyenne Lindsey (Jr.)

• 4-8, 2 RBI, R
• 9-game hitting streak

Upcoming Week:

• Wednesday, 3/10 vs Kennesaw State @ 6 p.m.
• Friday 3/12 vs No. 9 Kentucky @ 6 p.m.
• Saturday, 3/13 vs No. 9 Kentucky @ 1 p.m.
• Sunday, 3/14 vs No. 9 Kentucky @ 1 p.m.