Author: Brian D. Fox, Jr.

  • SB: Kelly Barnhill named SEC Pitcher of the Week

    Florida ace Kelly Barnhill was named the SEC Pitcher of the Week for the second consecutive week, the conference announced on Monday. Per the SEC press release: SEC Pitcher of the Week – Florida’s Kelly Barnhill, a senior right-hander from Marietta, Ga., posted two wins and two saves at the Littlewood Classic. Barnhill struck out…

  • MBB: Florida PG Andrew Nembhard named SEC co-Freshman of the Week

    Florida point guard Andrew Nembhard was named the SEC co-Freshman of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. Per the SEC press release: SEC Co-Freshmen of the Week – Florida guard Andrew Nembhard, a 6-foot-5, 191-pound freshman from Aurora, Ontario, and Vanderbilt guard Aaron Nesmith, a 6-foot-6, 213-pound freshman from Charleston, S.C., were named SEC…

  • SB: Gators wrap-up Littlewood Classic with three run-rule wins

    Florida softball completed the Littlewood Classic with a trio of victories on Saturday and Sunday. The Gators completed the tournament with a 5-0 record including a win over #14 Arizona State on Friday. Florida defeated San Diego 12-4 to open Saturday’s play and finished the day with a 13-1 win over Utah State. Both games…

  • BSB: Gators open 2019 with sweep of Dirtbags; O’Sullivan earns win #500

    Gainesville, FL- The Florida Gators opened the 2019 season with a sweep of Long Beach State. Florida defeated the Dirtbags 8-2 on opening night and then rolled to 5-2 and 3-1 victories to cap the weekend. Sunday’s win represented the 500th Kevin O’Sullivan victory since taking over at Florida. Friday: Final: Florida 8, LBSU 2…

  • MBB: Gators defeat Alabama 71-53 on road

    Final: Florida 71, Alabama 53 The Florida Gators earned an important victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday. Freshman point guard finished with 21 points and couldn’t miss from the field. Nembhard went 9-9 from the floor including 2-2 from beyond the three point line to lead the Gators. Fellow freshman Keyontae Johnson added…

  • SB: Gators open Littlewood Classic with pair of victories

    The Gators softball team is spending the weekend in Arizona to compete in the Littlewood Classic. On Friday they defeated Illinois State and tournament host, Arizona State to improve to 8-0 on the season. (GAME ONE): FLORIDA 2, ILLINOIS STATE 1 RUNS HITS ERRORS ILL ST 1 1 2 GATORS 2 7 0 Tempe, AZ…

  • FB: Gators land 3-star DE/OLB Morven Joseph

    Dan Mullen and the Gators coaching staff isn’t slowing down on the recruiting trail just yet. On Friday, Florida added to their 2020 class in the form of an in-state defensive end / linebacker. Morven Joseph made the pledge to Florida via Twitter and strengthened the Gators pipeline in Polk County as he attends Lake…

  • SB: Gators move to 6-0 with win over North Florida

    FLORIDA 2, NORTH FLORIDA 1 RUNS HITS ERRORS NORTH FLA 1 2 1 GATORS 3 8 0 Gainesville, FL – One night after opening the renovated Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium against the Japanese National Team, the Gators returned to regular season action with a matchup against the Ospreys of North Florida. Florida defeated UNF 3-1…

  • SB: Florida senior Kelly Barnhill named SEC Pitcher of the Week

    On Sunday, the Florida Gators swept a double-header against NC State and South Florida to cap a perfect opening weekend of the 2019 season. On Monday, the Southeastern Conference named Gators senior pitcher Kelly Barnhill the conference Pitcher of the Week. Barnhill finished the weekend 4-0 and recoded a save after getting work in each…

  • SB: Gators sweep through competition; wrap up USF Opening Weekend Tournament

    The Gators softball team completed the USF Opening Weekend Tournament in Tampa on Sunday. Florida faced an NC State team that was coming off a thrilling victory over #7 Arizona. The Gators defeated the Wolfpack on a walkoff sac fly, then rallied behind the at-bat of a true freshman to defeat host South Florida. SUNDAY…