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UF looks to snap losing skid

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Apr. 3, 2014

Florida is arguably more eager for a win now than it has been all season.

Left-hander Delanie Gourley pitches during Florida’s 2-0 win against Ole Miss on March 9 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida State hands Florida home defeat in extra innings

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Apr. 2, 2014

When the Gators took to the field Wednesday night for a midweek game against the Seminoles, both teams were hungry for a win.

Kirsti Merritt bats during Florida’s 8-0 win against Mercer on March 12 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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UF hitters slumping in SEC

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 1, 2014

After winning 22 straight games to start the season and outscoring opponents 181-29 in those matchups, Florida has hit a slump.

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 fails to hold leads in Tennessee sweep

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 30, 2014

After opening up the second game with a leadoff single to right field, Stewart made it on base for her 38th consecutive game, topping UF’s record of 37 set by Michelle Moultrie’s in 2011.

Kirsti Merritt bats against Florida’s 6-0 win against Jacksonville on Feb. 19 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Home runs lift Tennessee over Florida

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 28, 2014

The long ball favored Tennessee on Friday.

Taylor Schwarz bats during Florida’s 8-0 win against Indiana on Feb. 22 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Schwarz hit a solo home run in UF’s 10-6 win against UCF on Wednesday.

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Fuller, Schwarz power Florida past Central Florida

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 26, 2014

Taylore Fuller plated only eight hits this season heading into No. 4 Florida’s midweek matchup against UCF.

Bailey Castro bats during Florida’s 6-0 win against Jacksonville on Feb. 19, 2014, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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UF not worried after series loss

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 24, 2014

Despite seeing his team drop its first regular-season series against a Southeastern Conference foe since 2012, Tim Walton doesn’t think his team is ready to panic.

Hannah Rogers pitches during Florida’s 8-0 win against Indiana on Feb. 21 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Crimson Tide hurler blanks Gators in rubber game

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 23, 2014

No. 1 Florida saw Jaclyn Traina in the circle Friday when its three-game series against No. 9 Alabama began. She gave up only two hits as UF lost 4-2.

Kelsey Stewart runs toward third base during Florida’s 6-0 win against Jacksonville on Feb. 19, 2014, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Gators look to leadoff hitter to stem the Tide

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 20, 2014

Following a midweek win against Central Connecticut State, No. 1 Florida (29-2, 4-2 Southeastern Conference) returns to SEC action when it starts a three-game home series against No. 9 Alabama (25-4, 6-0 SEC) tonight at 6 p.m.

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Gators' first-inning offense buries Tigers

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 16, 2014

Florida only needed one inning on Sunday to clinch its first road series of the season.

Tim Walton looks on during Florida’s 8-0 win against Indiana on Feb. 22 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Walton and UF begins the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

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Gators travel to Baton Rouge for series against Tigers

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 13, 2014

After shutting out Mercer in a midweek doubleheader on Wednesday and capping off a six-game home stand, Florida is preparing for its first Southeastern Conference road series.

Lauren Haeger swings during Florida’s 2-0 win against Ole Miss on March 9 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida offense responds to first loss with hitting bonanza

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 10, 2014

After No. 1 Florida lost its Southeastern Conference opener on Friday against Ole Miss and had its 22-game winning streak snapped, coach Tim Walton wasn’t sure how the team was going to respond.

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Florida exacts revenge for first loss of season

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 8, 2014

After being shutout by Ole Miss to open up Southeastern Conference play on Friday, Florida evened the series Saturday.

Taylor Schwarz swings during Florida’s 4-2 win against Mississippi State on Apr. 6, 2013, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Top-ranked Gators upset by Rebels

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 8, 2014

After starting the season with 22 straight wins, No. 1 Florida had trouble at the plate when it started its Southeastern Conference schedule against Ole Miss on Friday.