The team also made its first-ever Women's College World Series (WCWS) appearance after beating the California Golden Bears, two games to none, in the Gainesville Super Regional of the NCAA tournament. In January, Florida put three players on the 2023 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Watchlist, which features the names of 50 players from all around the country. Hannah Rogers (BSR 14), pitcher: Led Florida to its first national title in 2014 and was named MVP of the Womens College World Series and also SEC Female Athlete of the Year. Named the SEC Player of the Year in 2012. The No. "Just have to limit that, throw my pitches and mix speeds and do my best to uplift Lexie, because I've been through every high and every low. "We've had complete games, but I think this is the most solid game, all around, that we've had," Wallace said. "It was big," Walton said of Roe's leadoff hits. L: Walters, Shelby (15-3), Game Recap: Softball | Saturday, April 15, 2023 | Herb Brooks. Nicole DeWitt (BS '18), infielder: One of the best clutch players ever at Florida, whose 196 runs are the 6th most all-time. "If they walk me, that's fine because it's pretty much a double at that point because I'm going to make you throw me out at second.". The Gators play their home games at Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus, and are currently led by head coach Tim Walton. Women's Fanatics Branded White Florida Gators Softball Pick-A-Player NIL Gameday Tradition V-Neck T-Shirt. "At the same time, I'm just trying to have fun. 1 in Playboy magazine's preseason poll, stumbling toward the . Megan Bush (BSHED 11), utility: Bush was known for her power as she finished second on the all-time UF home run list with 65 and had the most single season RBI with 80 in 2011. Includes Upgrade to Next Business Day Shipping. [2] Gators pitcher Stacey Nelson ended the 2008 season with single-season school records in wins (47), strikeouts (363), innings pitched (352.1), and earned run average (0.75).[3]. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images), GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Head coach Tim Walton of the Florida Gators talks to Skylar, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Head coach Tim Walton of the Florida Gators talks to Skylar Wallace #17 during a game against the North Florida Ospreys at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Skylar Wallace #17 of the Florida Gators runs to second base, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Skylar Wallace #17 of the Florida Gators runs to second base during a game against the North Florida Ospreys at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. "But we don't go walk, home run. This will be Georgias third time on the road in Gainesville. Nicole DeWitt (BS 18), infielder: One of the best clutch players ever at Florida, whose 196 runs are the 6th most all-time. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images), GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Emily Wilkie #18 of the Florida Gators bats during a game, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Emily Wilkie #18 of the Florida Gators bats during a game against the North Florida Ospreys at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. Here are some highlights from Florida softball's win over Auburn on Thursday. The Gators and Tigers would stay knotted up through the bottom of the seventh and the top of the eighth, setting the stage for Florida to walk it off in extras. Aja Paculba set the single-season stolen base record (27), Francesca Enea broke the career home run record (41) in her junior season, and the Florida pitching staff threw three no-hitters in the regular season (Stephanie Brombacher vs. Coastal Carolina; Stacey Nelson vs. Ole Miss and Arkansas). Top 10 in doubles and being hit by pitches. Current Florida softball season ticket holders will have the option to renew seats for the upcoming 2022 season beginning Nov. 1. Wallace's performance trajectory is still on the rise. The comeback started with a single from Pal Egan. The multi-RBI game is her eighth multi-RBI game of the year. Kelsey Bruder (BSHED 11), infielder: Bruder was a favorite among the Gators and for good reason. Final. No reviews. If you're reading this and you're a Florida fan, before you pen a letter to Walton reminding him that Gators and Bulldogs don't get along, don't get it twisted. In a recent series against Auburn, Delbrey marked 8 strikeouts in one competition. Nelson still has the record for lowest career ERA and most wins at UF. 12 Georgia program at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. 15 Florida topped No. Florida - Bottom of 5th; Play Description UGA UF; Davis to c for Ellison. But we made the plays when they were needed, we scored the runs, we came back, they punched, we punched back harder. But how many times can you see the same two arms? 1998 - 2023 University Athletic Assoc., Inc., FOX Sports Sun & IMG College. He and I spent an hour the other day talking about the greatest players ever to put on a uniform for the Gators, and he didnt talk about one hit. Skylar Wallace started the rally by reaching on a walk and stealing second base. While it's unclear if Friday's win over the Bulldogs will be the start of a similar ascent, it felt like a step in the right direction. It was really good.". Hightower, a fifth-year veteran, got the nod from head coach Tim Walton, which was to be expected given the recent struggles of sophomore Lexie Delbrey. Fans saw a glimpse of that in her rookie season, which saw her bat .268 with six home runs. All rights reserved. Zachary Huber. Take a look at some highlights from last weekend's softball action in Gainesville. In 2017, Florida again secured the number one seed for the third straight year. After losing its opening game of the WCWS to Louisiana Lafayette, the Gators won three straight against games the Virginia Tech Hokies and Texas A&M Aggies. (Emma Bissell/UAA Communications), Florida Softball Takes Series Against Georgia, The Tailgate with Jeff Cardozo and Pat Dooley, On Deck with Jeff Cardozo and Steve Russell, https://www.wruf.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Kendra-Falby.m4a, Exciting Weekend in SEC Softball, Tennessee and South Carolina Roll, Gators Softball Takes A Tumble In Series Finale Against Georgia, Skylar Wallace Leads Gator Softball To 13-4 Victory Over Georgia, Panthers start Best of 7 Series against the Bruins, No. Offensive coordinator Fred Pancoast had a starring role in each circumstance. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. Despite winning the SEC regular season and tournament titles, No. Echols scored both Wallace and Falby to put the Gators on the board 2-0. "The energy in the eighth was contagious," Florida pitcher Elizabeth Hightower said. "The ball was out of the zone. Echols also posted seven runs batted in during that same game. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images), GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Pal Egan #55 of the Florida Gators is tagged out by, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Pal Egan #55 of the Florida Gators is tagged out by Mackenzie Woods #20 of the North Florida Ospreys as she slides Into home plate during a game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. The fourth started with a Georgia home run by Kearny, scoring two and putting the Bulldogs on top again 7-6. 646 Views. That second semifinal game went two extra innings before either team scored, and the Aggies earned the 10 victory in the ninth inning. We're pedal to the metal. Unfortunately Kuma scored on a wild throw and Chambley advanced to third. "They've done a good job and have really pitched well. After watching the Gators pick apart the Bulldogs, it bid the question: How close to a complete game was Friday's showing for the Gators? By the bottom of the seventh inning, Penta was still reaching 72 mph, while also mixing in changeups in the 50s. The thing Im most at peace with as a coach is recruiting these young girls and seeing them become role models for other young women, Walton said. It changes in a big way," he said. The No. Wallace's RBI single in the bottom of the fourth inning would be the "low spot" of her night, if you were forced to find one. "Without Rylee and Elizabeth, we wouldn't be sitting here," Walton said. Samuel is a fifth-year player that saw success in 2022-23 after breaking into the starting rotation as a senior. Saturday, Wallace notched a solo home run and drew a pair of walks. Sign up for the Gators Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Walton has plenty of reasons to be proud of the legacy he has built, following Larry Ray starting the program and Karen Johns keeping it going. Stephanie Brombacher (BSHED 11, MPAS 15), pitcher: Brombacher finished in the top 10 in ERA and lowest batting average by opponents, and her 97 wins is fourth all-time. Take a look below at a series of photo highlights from Floridas 29th win of the 2023 college softball campaign. With a little help from UF head coach Tim Walton, longtime sports columnist Pat Dooley made his selections to celebrate the Gator softball programs 25th year. The 2010 Florida softball team again qualified for the NCAA tournament and advanced to the 2010 Women's College World Series. "She's hitting another gear," Walton said. For the series against Georgia, Wallace is 5-for-6 with four home runs, eight RBI and five runs scored. "To be honest with you, it's night and day," said Walton when asked how the team looks different with early runs on the board. Chelsey Sakizzie (BSR 99), pitcher: She transferred in and only played two seasons in the formative years of the program but still has the record for fewest walks allowed per game and won 60 games. Lauren Halpern It's not like they came out here with new pitches. Took the WIN over UNF! Charla Echols is also a threat to the Bulldogs defense. After the Gators finished third in the SEC Eastern Division for the fourth straight season, and suffered four consecutive losses in the 2005 SEC Tournament and the opening round of the NCAA tournament, Johns was fired. Its one reason I enjoy covering softball. After the construction of their new stadium facility, the Gators played their first two games in a doubleheader on February 8, 1997, against the Stetson Hatters, both of which they won. The last time the Gators and the Bulldogs faced off was in the 2021 season. "I've seen her work and just the growth she's had, I think she's known you're not going to be perfect at all times," Wallace said of Walsh. Aiding the team in a wining record is Elizabeth Hightower who has been a standout in the circle all year. Georgia outscored Georgia Southern 9-1 in five innings, improving its winning record 32-8. Her season high for strikeouts in a game was against Boston College in February. W: Trlicek, Rylee (10-2) Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Top 2 ranked softball in 2023 will be Gators. 5 Florida lost to Florida Gulf Coast and USF in the Regionals and failed to reach the WCWS for the first time in Walton's tenure at UF. But it's very mature to take that pitch and not try to win the game. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. April 14, 2023 Led by the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year in Lauren Haeger, Florida became just the third team in the history of college softball to win back to back national championships. Williams is daughter of former Gator star, Jason Williams. Kim Waleszonia (BA 09), outfielder: She was excellent in the field while also finishing in the top 10 in career batting average, career runs scored and career hits. Her most hits in a game was at South Carolina earlier this season. In the top of the fifth and seventh innings, two plays would cost Florida as a collision in centerfield allowed an Auburn hit to fall and scratch across a run, followed by Auburn sophomore Icess Tresvik knocking a solo home run over the left field wall. The Gators are coming off of a midweek win at home against the University of North Florida Ospreys. Leadoff hitter Dallis Goodnight slapped a short fly ball to center field that scored Chambley to make it 3-2. 7 Saints with 12-4 victory on Saturday, The 2021 Womens College World Series Final Four is Set, The Ones Who Defied the Odds: Top 10 Undrafted NBA Players of All Time, Georgia Bulldogs Crowned 2021-2022 National Champions, WCWS: FSU vs Oklahoma in the Tournament Final. Walsh has been on a tear through the last five games, knocking six hits, two home runs and eight RBIs in her last 16 at-bats. 12 Georgia with an 8-7 victory in game two of the series Saturday afternoon at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.UF will look to claim its first Southeastern Conference series sweep of the season Sunday at 12 p.m. (ET) on SEC Network+. Amanda Lorenz (2016-19 ), outfield, first base: I think anybody who ever watched her play will miss her smile and her ability to dominate games to the point that nobody wanted to pitch to her. As a team, the Gators out-hit the Bulldogs, 13-7. The Bulldogs are also coming off of a midweek victory at their home turf Jack Turner Stadium. Florida Gators Softball will host this season's T-Mobile Tournament where they are set to face off against four teams. #GoGators, SECN+ // https://t.co/2T878BxDTU pic.twitter.com/CE8ff3LpAX. All three games are sold out at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, the first time in program history that its happened. "That's a really good pitcher we faced tonight," Walton said of Penta. In the inaugural year of the Florida Softball program, Ray's team posted an overall winloss record of 4225 and a Southeastern Conference record of 168, and was the runner-up in the SEC softball tournament, ultimately losing to the second-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks in the title game. Just finding ways to do what I can to help us win and take us to the World Series.". The official box score of Softball vs Georgia on 4/15/2023. Then she gets a bunt down when I need her to get a bunt down.". Wallace, despite her brilliant weekend, put her competitiveness on display in saying she felt disappointed the Gators couldn't polish off the weekend with a sweep. Wallace has reached base safely in 36 of the 37 games played this year and has produced at least one hit in 17 of the last 19 games played. However, the Gators gave up a pair of home runs in both Saturday and Sunday's games a result of having to use two arms pretty consistently. Fortunately for the Wallace, her parents and her silver Labrador, Zeke, made the drive to Gainesville late Thursday night something they don't do all that often. The Florida Gators softball team held "Throwback Thursday," which featured never-before-seen retro uniforms and other nostalgic initiatives, including a video of Florida's players struggling to identify a picture of a floppy disk. 10 Things to Know about Gator Football 2021, Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship (aka MFOS). (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images), GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Skylar Wallace #17 of the Florida Gators bats during a game, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Skylar Wallace #17 of the Florida Gators bats during a game against the North Florida Ospreys at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. UF improved to 44-30 all-time against Georgia and secured its second-straight SEC regular series victory over the Bulldogs and the first regular season series victory at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium since the 2017 season. Tim Walton has experienced a lot of special moments, so many he cant count them all. Despite getting a leadoff runner on base four times, Florida only managed to drive in two runs thanks to a two-RBI double from sophomore Reagan Walsh in the fifth inning. The Florida Gators softball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of softball.Florida competes in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). And it was fitting considering Florida redshirt junior Skylar Wallace posted video game-like numbers in the series-opening win. The Tailgate with Jeff Cardozo and Pat Dooley, On Deck with Jeff Cardozo and Steve Russell, Exciting Weekend in SEC Softball, Tennessee and South Carolina Roll, Gators Softball Takes A Tumble In Series Finale Against Georgia, Florida Softball Takes Series Against Georgia, Panthers start Best of 7 Series against the Bruins, No. To replace Johns, Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley hired the then-head coach of the Wichita State Shockers softball team, Tim Walton, as the Gators' new coach. "I was just being really selective and I knew they didn't want to put anything close," said Wallace. Fanatics, Inc., 2023. It is what it is, they're good hitters," Walton said. Hightower gave up a walk and immediately followed by giving up a home run to Jayda Kearney in the top of the third to stretch the Bulldogs' lead to 4-0. She gave up six runs in the series opener to South Carolina last weekend. Come Sunday, Georgia's pitchers weren't interested in pitching to Wallace, who drew a walk in three of her four at-bats. That was really, really cool.". "The pitch that she's showing, no matter how we practice that thing, if it's where it was tonight, you're not going to hit it. The Gators released its SEC schedule for 2022 on Thursday. The Florida Gators are one of only three teams to have a national seed every year since, along with Alabama and Tennessee. Were waiting. And if welcoming what many fans would deem a bitter rival wasn't enough to get fired up about, Tim Walton and his Gators pieced together a special weekend that saw players post legendary performances, the first ever three game-series sellout in program history and Florida pick up its second consecutive series win. But here, as he prepares to coach his 16th season of Florida softball, he knows they will be swarming on the 25th anniversary of the start of Gator softball even if the pandemic will curtail some of the celebrations. For the 2001 season, Ray was replaced by Karen Johns. That's what's been so fun about college softball is just the growth over the years and the excitement level.". The Gators recovered to eliminate the ninth-seeded Missouri Tigers 52, before being edged 32 and eliminated in turn by the sixth-seeded Georgia Bulldogs. I just tell her it's part of it.". "I've seen this place when it's empty and I've seen this place when it's crowded and loud," Walton said. The team is 29-10 on the season and 6-6 in the Southeastern Conference, tied for sixth in rankings in that category. Yes Ma'am Avery Goelz!! Goelz scored Sarah Longley who had walked and thats the way the game ended with the Gators getting the win 8-7. But never fear; he says he cant quit Gator sports cold turkey. "But each at-bat was a new at-bat for her and I'm glad she was able to move on and just find a pitch and come out big for us in that last inning right there. 28. There was a lot of red and black to be seen around Hull Road Friday night and it'll remain that way all weekend as both the Gators' baseball and softball teams host the Georgia Bulldogs. Over the weekend, Gators fans put a majority of the stadium's seating options to good use as 7,168 filed in and out of the ballpark, the highest-attended three-game series in Florida softball history. The Gators put together a two-run inning in the bottom of the third to take a 2-0 lead. Pitcher Keagan Rothrock and position player Mia Williams. 15 Florida softball team hosted the No. The Florida Gators softball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of softball. The official Facebook page of the 2014 and 2015 National Champion Florida Gators softball team.. 2880 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 On Sunday, 2,523 fans funneled into the gates, the third-most attended game in program history and the second-highest for the regular season. Trlicek polished off the game for the Gators with 1.0 inning of work that saw her give up one hit while also striking out one batter. "I don't know why, but I feel like rivals have a lot more hatred," Walton said. For the Gators, Skylar Wallace has been someone to watch at the plate. Also had 36 career homers and finished in the top 10 in RBI. All Rights Reserved. Ashley Boone (BSTel 02), infielder: One of the best first baseman in UF history, who was a three-time All-SEC selection. 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