Category: Softball

  • SB: Kelly Barnhill does it again; named SEC Pitcher of the Week

    For the third consecutive week, Florida RHP Kelly Barnhill was named the SEC Pitcher of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. For Barnhill, this marks the twelfth time in her career she has earned the weekly honor. In 15.2 innings of work last week, she recorded 22 strikeouts and didn’t allow a run. On…

  • SB: #3 Gators sweep field at Bubly Invitational

    The Gators completed the Bubly Invitational with a pair of wins against Syracuse and Florida A&M. The two wins moved Florida to 18-0 on the season. Florida will head to the west coast for the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, California this week. The Gators will face #2 UCLA twice while also having to deal…

  • SB: #3 Florida rolls past competition to open Bubly Invitational

    Florida softball opened the first day of the Bubly Invitational with a pair of back-to-back contests played within the friendly confines of Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. The Gators opened the day with mid-afternoon start against a familiar opponent before taking on FAMU in the nightcap. On Saturday, the Gators topped Illinois State and Syracuse to…

  • SB: Lugo throws gem, shuts out Jacksonville

    Final: Florida 5, JU 0 The Florida Gators improved to 12-0 on the season after a 5-0 victory on the road against Jacksonville (4-5) on Wednesday. Natalie Lugo threw a gem in the circle and helped Florida navigate a pair of weather delays in earning the W. Lugo tossed a complete game shutout and struck…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…