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Chomping at the bit for Florida Athletics
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Early on in the season, Florida’s schedule was filled with top-25 opponents. The Gators played five ranked opponents before beginning American Conference play, losing all but one match against No. 3 Syracuse. On Wednesday, Amanda O’Leary’s squad again stepped away from its conference schedule and emerged victorious over another top team. No. 8 Florida (12-4,…
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The Florida Gators welcomed the nation’s No. 1 team, Tennessee, to the newly minted Condron Family Ballpark this weekend. Unfortunately, Florida dropped to 6-12 in SEC play after being swept. So, let’s recap what happened. Friday It was reported (by D1Baseball’s Kendall Rogers) Wednesday that Florida ace LHP Hunter Barco would be sidelined indefinitely with…
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With two games remaining on Florida’s regular season schedule, the Gators already have everything there is to play for before May. Now, Florida can focus on getting in postseason shape as the AAC and NCAA tournaments loom. No. 10 Florida (11-4, 4-0 AAC) defeated Temple (10-5, 3-1 ACC) 18-7 and clinched an 11th-straight regular season…
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Following Friday’s series-opening loss, No. 8 Florida fell to No. 7 Arkansas by a run Saturday before being shut out 2-0 Sunday to cap off its first series sweep loss this season. The Gators drop to 35-12 overall and 11-10 in conference play — seventh in the SEC. Game 2 Final (R/H/E) #7 Arkansas: 5…
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No. 8 Florida snapped its five-game win streak Friday night following a 9-1 series-opening home loss to No. 7 Arkansas. The Gators drop to 11-8 in conference play — fifth in the SEC — while the first-place Razorbacks improve to 12-4. Florida right-hander Elizabeth Hightower started and threw four shutout frames before she surrendered an…
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After sweeping Ole Miss on the road last weekend, No. 8 Florida prevailed 1-0 over USF Wednesday in Gainesville to claim its fifth consecutive victory. The Gators improve to 35-9 overall and 17-7 at home. Florida right-hander Elizabeth Hightower started in the circle and went the distance for her sixth time this year. The senior…
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With the No. 1 team in the nation heading to Gainesville for a huge series beginning Friday, Florida could use some good news. Unfortunately, the Gators experienced another setback as D1Baseball.com’ Kendall Rogers reports team ace Hunter Barco will be shut down indefinitely due to elbow discomfort. INJURY NEWS: @GatorsBB LHP Hunter Barco, one of…
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After another blown save in the bottom of the ninth, Florida freshman Deric Fabian played hero with a solo homer to lead the Gators past Vanderbilt 4-3 in extra innings Sunday. The Gators avoided being swept in Nashville as a result of the blast. Freshman pitcher Brandon Neely pitched a gem over the first six…
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Florida catcher BT Riopelle delivered the best game of his career but Florida was unable to hold on to an early lead and dropped the contest 8-6 in Nashville Saturday. Riopelle hit three homers to carry the team on his back Saturday. Unfortunately, the team’s pitching continues to struggle to find consistency inning to inning.…
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After claiming Thursday’s series opener against Ole Miss, the Gators cruised to a 7-3 win Friday before they prevailed 10-9 to sweep the doubleheader and clinch their third straight road series. Florida improves to 34-9 overall, 12-2 on the road, and 11-7 in conference play — fourth in the SEC. Game 1 Final (R/H/E) #9…
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