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Month: May 2021
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Give a listen to the newest installment of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist and fill-in host Jake Hitt discuss the Gator defense and project the unit’s key contributors for the 2021 season. Brian Fox then joins from an RV in Hoover, Alabama to rundown the latest in other Gator sports with Jake, including…
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With two outs in the top of the seventh, Florida shortstop Sarah Longley revealed bunt before she pulled back and roped a grand slam — her first career home run — to center field to open up a 7-0 lead. The Gators managed back-to-back homers after center fielder Cheyenne Lindsey extended the lead on a…
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Dan Mullen and the Gators strike again in the transfer portal. This time it comes in the form of Missouri defensive back Jadarrius Perkins. Albeit he probably spent more time at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College than in Columbia. The Hattiesburg, Mississippi native was teammates with now-Gator Diwun Black there before signing with the Tigers…
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Following a 1-0 walk-off victory against USF Friday, No. 4 Florida cruised to a 10-0 win over South Alabama Saturday to advance to Sunday’s Gainesville Regional Final. Senior right-hander Natalie Lugo started in the circle for the Gators and went the distance for the fifth time this year. Lugo struck out a season-high 11 batters…
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Florida failed to advance to the Final Four after falling to the Syracuse Orange, 16-11. Five seconds stood on the clock in the first half, Syracuse fans taunted as Florida scurried for possession and under pressure, Emily Heller ran in for a pop shot to tie the brutal game 5-5. Defenders checked harshly, midfielders tumbled…
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After she held USF scoreless through six frames, Florida right-hander Elizabeth Hightower yielded a pair of baserunners in the top of the seventh before southpaw Katie Chronister entered the circle with only one out. Chronister faced Bulls first baseman Bethaney Keen who singled up the middle to break the Gators’ combined no-hitter. But Florida center…
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With a runner on third base in the bottom of the ninth inning, Florida head coach Kevin O’Sullivan made the decision to bring left fielder Jacob Young to play up the middle at second base. The Gators had recorded one out before Jack Leftwich delivered a 3-2 pitch that Arkansas’ Charlie Welch belted to right…
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Florida got on the scoreboard first, but Arkansas ace Patrick Wicklander pitched a gem as the No. 1 Razorbacks topped the Gators 6-1 to open the final regular season series on Friday. How It Happened: The Gators struck in the second inning when Kendrick Calilao continued his hot streak with a solo homer. The Razorbacks…
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Check out the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist and Brian Fox talk about Emory Jones and all things Florida football with Zach Goodall from Sports Illustrated’s AllGators website. Jake Hitt then joins the call to share his thoughts and talk the other sports on campus with Brian. If you don’t…
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The Gators advance to the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals after avenging last loss. With a pass from Brianna Harris, senior Shannon Kavanagh pulled a 180 for a pop shot into the net. The Gators stood with a seven-point advantage halfway through the first and were just getting started. The Florida lacrosse team defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins…
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