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First baseman Kayli Kvistad went 1-of-2 from the plate with an RBI double in the first inning Friday against Georgia.

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Georgia takes down Florida softball in first game of the series

By Mari Faiello | Mar. 16, 2018

As the saying goes, catastrophes typically come in threes.

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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UF’s softball team heads to Athens for weekend series with Georgia

By Mark Stine | Mar. 16, 2018

Coming off a weekend sweep of the No. 24 Kentucky Wildcats to begin its conference schedule, the No. 2 Florida softball team kicks off its first SEC road series tonight at 6 in Athens, Georgia.

Florida pitcher Kelly Barnhill is 19-1 this season and was recently selected as SEC Pitcher of the Week.

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Softball team using stickers as motivation to continue productive play

By Mari Faiello | Mar. 13, 2018

If you look close enough at a Gators softball player as she steps up to plate, you might see more than just a typical uniform.

Left fielder Amanda Lorenz tied up the score in the bottom of the fifth inning with a 3-RBI triple in Florida's 5-3 victory over LSU.

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UF sweeps No. 23 Kentucky in conference-opening series

By Mark Stine | Mar. 11, 2018

The UF softball team took the field on Sunday without one of its senior leaders and the walk-off hero from Saturday night’s thriller against Kentucky.

Florida first baseman had three of the Gators' four RBIs against Missouri.

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Kvistad helps Gators walk off against Wildcats on Saturday

By Mari Faiello | Mar. 10, 2018

With three balls and two strikes on the board and the score tied 2-2, Kayli Kvistad stepped up to the plate for the sixth time in the series.

Pitcher Kelly Barnhill tossed her second no-hitter of the season Friday afternoon against Kentucky.

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Gators win SEC opener, Barnhill throws another no-hitter

By Mark Stine | Mar. 9, 2018

After a one-two-three top of the first inning, Florida softball pitcher Kelly Barnhill (10-0) took off her signature black facemask and greeted her teammates with a beaming ear-to-ear smile.

Amanda Lorenz scorched another home run on Thursday against Alabama.

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Homer-heavy routs propel Gators softball to spotless Day 1 of California tourney

By Mari Faiello | Mar. 1, 2018

There’s a lot you can do in 15 seconds.

UF catcher Janell Wheaton was part of a controversial call in the fourth inning that allowed UCLA to card five runs in the frame.

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Home Away From Home: UF’s softball team begins Judi Garman Classic in California

By Mari Faiello | Feb. 28, 2018

Gators catcher Janell Wheaton is stoked.

The Gators softball team will face Georgia at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

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The meaning behind UF’s softball team’s Sunflower Saturdays

By Mark Stine | Feb. 26, 2018

As it took the field Saturday in front of its home crowd at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, Florida’s softball team wasn’t focused on just wins and losses. The Gators had something else on their minds.

Kelly Barnhill pitched her first perfect game – Florida's eighth in school history –against Georgia Southern.

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PITCH PERFECT: Barnhill spotless against Eagles

By Mari Faiello | Feb. 26, 2018

The sounds of about 1,600 clapping Gators fans resounded throughout Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium as Kelly Barnhill readied herself for her final throw of the day.

Junior Kelly Barnhill pitched her first career perfect game Sunday afternoon.

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Kelly Barnhill baffles Georgia Southern on the way to hurling perfect game

By Mari Faiello | Feb. 25, 2018

The sounds of about 1,600 clapping Gators fans resounded in Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium as pitcher Kelly Barnhill readied herself for the final throw of the day.

Left fielder Amanda Lorenz leads her team in hits and runs scored through 15 games.

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Florida softball teams continues winning streak on Day 2 of Aquafina Invitational

By Mari Faiello | Feb. 24, 2018

It was the hit that no one saw coming.

Junior Kelly Barnhill allowed just her second earned run of the season in her complete game against Maryland Friday.

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UF softball sweeps competition in Day 1 of Aquafina Invitational

By Mark Stine | Feb. 23, 2018

The crowd at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium fell silent in the top of the fourth inning. Then, it erupted in cheers as UF softball players funneled out of their dugout.

Sophomore pitcher Katie Chronister hasn't allowed a run to score while striking out 12 in 10 innings pitched this season.

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Gators doing their jobs ahead of Aquafina Invitational

By Mari Faiello | Feb. 22, 2018

Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium fell silent Wednesday night with nothing but the wind blowing through the once echoing bleachers full of rowdy Gators fans.

Pitcher Kelly Barnhill struck out 15 batters in 5.2 innings against Oakland.

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Florida’s softball team dominates Oakland for pair of victories in doubleheader

By Mark Stine | Feb. 21, 2018

Florida’s softball team got its stark-white uniforms plenty dirty on Wednesday night.

Sophomore Katie Chronister will see time in the circle today during UF’s doubleheader against Oakland, according to coach Tim Walton.

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Underclassmen expected to contribute Wednesday for Florida softball team

By Mari Faiello | Feb. 21, 2018

One of the most notable factors about Florida’s softball team this season is its deep roster.

Senior Aleshia Ocasio led the Gators to victory in the SEC Tournament final with a complete-game effort against No. 12 South Carolina.

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Gators softball team off to strong start despite recent loss

By Mark Stine | Feb. 19, 2018

Despite leaving Lafayette on Sunday with its first loss of 2018, the Florida softball team should be encouraged by its performance so far this season.

Senior Aleshia Ocasio allowed a walk-off two-run homer to Louisiana Sunday afternoon in the final match of a three-game series.

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Walk-off home run seals Louisiana’s upset win over Florida

By Mari Faiello | Feb. 18, 2018

Pitcher Aleshia Ocasio bent over and picked up some clay on the mound with her right hand.

Catcher Nicole DeWitt's only hit of the Gators' first game against Louisiana pushed across two runs.

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Florida defeats Louisiana twice in double-header to remain undefeated

By Mark Stine | Feb. 17, 2018

Nicole DeWitt waited.

Junior Kelly Barnhill tossed her third career no-hitter in the Gators' home-opening win over North Florida Thursday night.

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Gators travel to Louisiana for matchup with Cajuns

By Mark Stine | Feb. 16, 2018

It has been easy for the Florida softball team in the early going.