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Aubree Munro catches during Florida's 7-1 win against Kansas on Feb. 21 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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UF preparing for familiar foe in NCAA Super Regionals

By Patrick Pinak | May 20, 2015

Seven games.

UF's Lauren Haeger pitches during Florida softball's 1-0 win against Florida Atlantic during the NCAA Regional finals on May 17, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida softball advances to NCAA Super Regionals with weekend sweep

By Luis Torres | May 18, 2015

The Florida softball team was expected to blow all of its opponents in the Gainesville Regional out of the water.

Justine McLean bats during Florida’s 2-0 win against Ole Miss on March 9 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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#Gators: A social media guide to following UF baseball and softball

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 18, 2015

With the top-ranked UF softball team already in the midst of the NCAA Tournament and the sixth-ranked UF baseball team beginning postseason play in the Southeastern Conference Tournament on Wednesday, the alligatorSports staff will be busy live-tweeting the events over the next month.

UF's Kirsti Merritt crosses home plate to score the lone run of the game in the eighth inning of Florida softball's 1-0 win against Florida Atlantic during the NCAA Regional finals on May 17, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Lauren Haeger leads Florida softball past FAU and into Super Regionals

By Luis Torres | May 17, 2015

Florida had nothing going offensively Sunday.

Taylore Fuller bats against Jacksonville during Florida’s 6-0 win on Feb. 19, 2014, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Fuller helped lead the Gators to a 7-0 victory over Hofstra on Saturday.

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Middle of the lineup carries Florida softball in victory over Hofstra

By Patrick Pinak | May 16, 2015

It didn’t take long for Florida’s top three power hitters to respond after being called out just a day ago.

Aleshia Ocasio pitches during Florida's 4-1 win against Illinois State on Feb. 21 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Freshman pitcher ties strikeout record as Florida softball beats Florida A&M

By Patrick Pinak | May 15, 2015

The Florida A&M Rattlers didn’t stand a chance against Aleshia Ocasio on Friday night.

UF's Lauren Haeger pitches during Florida's 7-1 win against Kansas on Feb. 21 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida softball maintaining composure heading into NCAA Regional

By Patrick Pinak | May 14, 2015

Despite losing two of its last three games, Florida softball isn’t feeling the pressure heading into postseason play.

UF's Lauren Haeger fist bumps coach Tim Walton after hitting a home run during Florida's 4-1 win against Illinois State on Feb. 21 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida softball named No. 1 overall seed in NCAA Tournament

By Patrick Pinak | May 11, 2015

For the third time in school history, the Florida softball team has been named the No. 1 overall seed in the 2015 NCAA Softball Tournament.

UF's Lauren Haeger pitches during Florida's 5-0 win against Florida State on April 22, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Lauren Haeger handed first loss as Florida softball gets knocked out of SEC Tournament

By Patrick Pinak | May 8, 2015

Lauren Haeger’s perfect season in the circle is over.

Kelsey Stewart swings during Florida’s 8-0 win against Indiana on Feb. 22, 2014 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida downs South Carolina in SEC quarterfinals after weather delay

By Luis Torres | May 7, 2015

In its three previous matchups earlier in the season, the Florida softball team dominated South Carolina.

Kelsey Stewart throws to first base during UF's 2-1 win against UNF on April 1 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida softball’s Kelsey Stewart named SEC Player of the Year, five other Gators honored

By Patrick Pinak | May 5, 2015

Kelsey Stewart and Lauren Haeger have garnered two major awards in the Southeastern Conference, topping a list that includes six Gators to receive All-SEC selections.