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After a back-and-forth battle between the Florida Gators and Texas A&M Aggies, both teams had mustered just about all the offense they could. The Aggies had just one frame left to overcome a 1-run deficit, and it was up to closer Brandon Neely to secure the Gators’ win. Need I say more? No. 4 Florida…
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The no. 8 Florida Gators lacrosse team (15-3) advanced to the AAC tournament championship with a 12-9 win over the East Carolina Pirates (10-8). The Pirates led after three quarters, but a late 5 goal surge in the fourth carried the Gators to victory. Maggi Hall and Emma LoPinto each logged hat-tricks…
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As the Missouri Tigers brought the Florida Gators’ lead down to two runs in the eighth inning Sunday, AC/DC’s “Hell’s Bells” rang out over the Condron Family Ballpark speakers. The crowd responded with relief knowing that meant closing pitcher Brandon Neely was exiting the bullpen. After coming out to an 8-3 lead, the Gators squandered…
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NORFOLK, Va. – The no. 8 Florida Gators lacrosse team (14-3) head into postseason play after a dominant win over the Old Dominion Monarchs (4-13), 17-5. Once again Emma LoPinto headlined the Gator’s offensive attack, scoring four goals on the day, with Danielle Pavinelli serving up three assists to LoPinto. Maggi Hall collected a hat…
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On a relatively quiet night for Florida baseball’s stars, an unsung hero made a big impact for the Gators. Junior Tyler Shelnut, a Santa Fe College transfer, had made just eighth apperances in SEC play for UF, including last night against the Missouri Tigers, in which he stood out with two hits and four RBIs.…
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It’s unclear if the Florida Gators came in extra motivated by a disappointing series on the road against South Carolina last weekend. However, if there was any extra motivation, it propelled UF a long way. No. 4 Florida (33-10, 12-7 SEC) defeated Missouri (24-17, 5-14 SEC) in a 11-1 run-rule beatdown that only needed seven…
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The no. 8 Gators lacrosse team (13-3) defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins (9-7) 16-11 Wednesday night. Final from Jax 🐊#FLax | #GoGators pic.twitter.com/hWKOF2viVa — Gators Lacrosse (@GatorsLAX) April 27, 2023 Six Gators netted goals in the contest, with Maggi Hall scoring a team-high five goals. Madison Waters and Emily Heller had hat tricks…
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After being swept by No. 3 Tennessee in Knoxville this past weekend, No. 14 Florida lost 5-3 to No. 4 Florida State Wednesday at JoAnne Graf Field in Tallahassee. Following their fourth straight loss, the Gators drop to 32-15 overall and 7-8 on the road. In the circle, Florida right-hander Elizabeth Hightower made her 23rd…
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Up to this past weekend, the Florida Gators were cruising through the season with little adversity. Far from perfect, the Gators had still won each of their weekend series and were 11-4 in Southeastern Conference play, with a No. 3 ranking nationally. Florida hit a speed bump this weekend in Columbia, South Carolina. The Gators…
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After winning back-to-back SEC home series, No. 14 Florida got swept by No. 3 Tennessee Monday in Knoxville. The Lady Vols run-ruled the Gators in Saturday’s series opener before they prevailed 11-10 Sunday night to clinch the series. Tennessee completed the series sweep Monday with a 10-6 victory. Florida shortstop Skylar Wallace extended her hit…