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Catcher Kendyl Lindaman batted in a run in the bottom of the fifth inning to help UF defeat the Boston University Terriers on Friday.

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Gators rally to defeat Boston U in NCAA Regional

By Mark Stine | May 17, 2019

The Florida dugout jumped up and down like it already knew.

Softball stars Kelly Barnhill and Amanda Lorenz have accomplished almost everything at UF — except a national championship.

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Kelly Barnhill and Amanda Lorenz look to complete legacy

By Brendan Farrell | May 15, 2019

Kelly Barnhill’s phone lit up. It was from Amanda Lorenz.

The Gators softball team opens up NCAA Regional play when it takes on Boston University on Friday.

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Gators set to open NCAA Regional against Boston University

By Jack Braverman | May 15, 2019

After capturing its second-consecutive SEC Tournament championship this past weekend in exhilarating fashion, the Gators softball team returns to the field on Friday for the NCAA Regionals.

Amanda Lorenz was one of four Florida players to make the All-SEC Tournament team. She hit a game-winning double in the SEC title game.

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Gators host NCAA Regional with momentum on their side

By Jack Braverman | May 13, 2019

The Gators softball team rejoiced in victory on Saturday, though the season is far from over.

The Gators edged past Alabama to win their second-straight SEC Tournament championship behind Kelly Barnhill's brilliant outing and Amanda Lorenz's two-RBI double.

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Gators win SEC Tournament with dramatic 2-1 win over Alabama

By Brendan Farrell | May 11, 2019

Pitcher Kelly Barnhill took a step forward, whirled her arm around and fired.

Pitcher Kelly Barnhill pitched all seven innings and struck out 11 batters in UF's win over Auburn on Friday.

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Barnhill leads Gators to second-consecutive SEC Tournament final

By Jack Braverman | May 10, 2019

It was a relatively quiet game offensively for the Gators, but little run support is necessary with Kelly Barnhill on the mound.

Kelly Barnhill lifted Florida into the SEC Tournament semifinal with a complete game, one-hit shutout of LSU.

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Barnhill blanks LSU, Florida advances to SEC Tournament semifinal

By Sam Campisano | May 9, 2019

The Florida softball team wasted no time on Thursday, scoring three runs combined in the first two innings against LSU.

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WALKOFF: Matthews caps off epic rally to stun Gamecocks

By Brendan Farrell | May 8, 2019

This wasn’t the biggest moment of designated player Jordan Matthews’ collegiate career, but it sure was close.

The Gators softball team dropped its series to Mississippi State.

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Gators split doubleheader, drop series vs Mississippi State

By Brendan Farrell | May 4, 2019

The Florida softball team came into Saturday’s doubleheader needing to win both games against Mississippi State to not only win the series but to also have a chance at hosting a super regional.

The Gators managed only one hit in Friday's loss to Mississippi State.

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Gators’ two-out rally comes up short in loss to Mississippi State

By Brendan Farrell | May 3, 2019

Bottom of the seventh, two outs, bases loaded.

Jordan Roberts' first inning grand slam led Florida to a series win over Auburn.

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Hot start gives Gators series win over Auburn

By Brendan Farrell | Apr. 28, 2019

Auburn pitcher Ashlee Swindle entered the game in a hurry.

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Auburn walks off in the 10th to even series

By Brendan Farrell | Apr. 27, 2019

Auburn second baseman Casey McCrackin settled into the batter’s box in the bottom of the 10th inning with one out and runners at the corners.

Kelly Barnhill broke UF's all-time strikeout record in a 7-0 win over Auburn.

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NO-HITTER: Kelly Barnhill blanks Tigers, becomes all-time strikeout leader

By Brendan Farrell | Apr. 26, 2019

Pitcher Kelly Barnhill was in the zone.

Florida coach Tim Walton was ejected on Saturday after arguing a force play at third base.

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UF's offensive woes manifest against 'Bama

By Mark Stine | Apr. 21, 2019

The UF softball team was trying to avoid the sweep as it trailed 3-0 in the sixth inning on Saturday. Sophia Reynoso and Alex Voss stood on second and third with one out, presenting Florida’s best scoring opportunity of the day against Alabama.

Amanda Lorenz was picked by the USSSA Pride Monday with the second overall pick in the National Pro Fastpitch College Draft.

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Gators swept at home for first time since 2011

By Mark Stine | Apr. 20, 2019

The moods in the home and visiting dugouts were polar opposites.

UF senior Kelly Barnhill pitched her second complete game of the weekend against Arkansas on Sunday. She allowed only two hits and one earned run to go along with eight strikeouts.

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Alabama clinches series over UF in Friday night doubleheader

By Mark Stine | Apr. 19, 2019

Kendyl Lindaman faced a 3-2 count against Alabama pitcher Sarah Cornell with two outs in the fifth during the second game of Friday night’s doubleheader.

Pitcher Kelly Barnhill has a 1.46 ERA and has only allowed an opponent batting average of .150. She is only 15 strikeouts away from Stacey Nelson's school record of 1,116.

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Top matchups to watch when Florida takes on ‘Bama

By Mark Stine | Apr. 19, 2019

The Florida-Alabama softball rivalry is one of the fiercest in the Southeastern Conference.

Shortstop Sophia Reynoso and the rest of the Gators' infield could have their hands full tonight against a speedy Georgia team.

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Gators earn statement win against Seminoles on the road

By Brendan Farrell | Apr. 17, 2019

The biggest issue that the Florida softball team has faced this season has been getting offensive production from players not named Amanda Lorenz or Kendyl Lindaman.

Amanda Lorenz’s three-run home run propelled the Gators to a win over Florida A&M on Friday.

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Gators look to even score against FSU after busy week

By Brendan Farrell | Apr. 16, 2019

The Florida softball team faces No. 4 Florida State (38-7) on Wednesday, the first game of a brutal stretch of its schedule where it plays four games in four days against top-five opponents. The Gators (36-9) are coming off a sweep of Texas A&M and are on a seven-game winning streak.

Kelly Barnhill threw a complete game in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Arkansas. She allowed two hits and struck out eight batters.

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Barnhill and Lorenz go 1-2 in NPF College Draft

By Brendan Farrell | Apr. 15, 2019

Seniors Kelly Barnhill and Amanda Lorenz were selected with the first and second overall picks, respectively, of the National Pro Fastpitch College Draft on Monday night.