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Sophomore collects weekly honor

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 12, 2013

Briana Little struggled in limited playing time in 2012, hitting just .188 in 35 games. She hit only one home run in 32 at-bats.

Junior starter Hannah Rogers pitches during Florida’s 9-1 victory against UNC Wilmington on Feb. 17 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Rogers gave up five runs to Mississippi State in the second inning on Sunday.

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Freshman’s home run clinches series win against Auburn

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 10, 2013

Florida only managed one hit against Auburn on Sunday, but it was a big one.

Coach Tim Walton signals to a base runner during Florida’s 3-1 victory against Auburn on April 14, 2012 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Walton has started freshman Taylor Schwarz at first base in every Southeastern Conference game.

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UF drops first SEC game

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Mar. 9, 2013

Sophomore Briana Little has been locked in against Auburn.

Bailey Castro bats during an exhibition against Santa Fe on Nov. 7, 2012, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Castro struck out in a key spot in Florida's 7-3 win against Florida State on Wednesday.

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Florida shuts out Auburn in series opener

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Mar. 8, 2013

The No. 4 Gators (24-1) began Southeastern Conference play with a bang on Friday night.

Gators sophomore Lauren Haeger pitches during a game last season. The sophomore helped Florida beat No. 1 Alabama 8-4 on Wednesday.

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No. 4 Florida upsets No. 1 Alabama

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Mar. 6, 2013

The last time Lauren Haeger pitched against Alabama, she left the circle early and was relieved by Hannah Rogers after surrendering eight runs in the Southeastern Conference Championship game.

Lauren Haeger stands in the circle between pitches during Florida's 4-1 home loss to USF on March 28, 2012. Haeger struck out five in the Gators 9-1 win against the Bulls on Wednesday.

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UF pitchers combine for perfect game

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Mar. 3, 2013

A day after junior pitcher Hannah Rogers had a no-hitter revoked after a victory, the Gators pitching staff combined for a perfect game.

Sophomore Alyssa Bache pitches in the Florida Lipton Invitational. Bache surrendered six runs in four innings of work against Ole Miss on Sunday.

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Timely hitting spurs Friday sweep for Gators

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Mar. 1, 2013

Most of Mount St. Mary’s pitcher Nicole Pagano’s pitches fooled Florida's batters.

Junior ace Hannah Rogers winds up to pitch during Florida’s 9-1 victory against UNC Wilmington on Feb. 17 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Rogers tossed 18.2 frames for the Gators at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Palm Springs, Calif.

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Junior hurler pacing Florida’s thriving pitching staff

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 28, 2013

For the first time in 2013, No. 4 Florida (17-1) has gone a week without run-ruling an opponent.

Lauren Haeger (17) runs home after hitting a game-tying homer during Florida’s 4-3 victory against Charleston Southern on Feb. 17 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Home run helps Florida top South Florida

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 27, 2013

The No. 4 Gators (17-1) faced a familiar foe in South Florida left-handed pitcher Sara Nevins Wednesday night, but Florida saw its fortunes change against the southpaw at the USF Softball Field in Tampa.

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Junior pitcher taking on more responsibility for Florida

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 26, 2013

Hannah Rogers had a busy weekend.

Junior Hannah Rogers pitches during Florida’s 3-2 victory against Auburn on April 13 at Pressly Stadium. Rogers had her no-hitter reversed in a 4-1 win against Drake on Saturday. The right-hander finished the game with a one-hitter.

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UF rebounds from loss, beats Georgia Tech

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 23, 2013

A day after losing in heartbreaking fashion, No. 5 Florida (16-1) came back from a two-run deficit late in the game to defeat Georgia Tech (8-6) 5-3 in its final game at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Palm Springs, Calif.

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Florida drops first game of season

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 22, 2013

The Gators’ second game on Friday went longer than most baseball games.

Sophomore shortstop Katie Medina bats during Florida’s 9-1 win against UNC Wilmington on Sunday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. She hit her first career home run on Thursday.

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Shortstop hits first homer in win

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 21, 2013

In 123 at-bats, Katie Medina had never hit a home run.

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Sophomore excelling early

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 20, 2013

Lauren Haeger has first base covered.

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Sophomore pitcher rebounding from slow start to 2013

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 18, 2013

Alyssa Bache’s first inning in 2013 was not her finest hour.

Sophomore Alyssa Bache threw a complete game shutout against Savannah State on Saturday.

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Bache throws shutout; Gators sweep Saturday

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 16, 2013

Alyssa Bache took the circle against Savannah State for the second consecutive day.

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Freshmen key in Florida’s undefeated start to season

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 11, 2013

When Kelsey Stewart arrived at Florida, she was the No. 2 softball recruit in the country. But when she stepped into the batter’s box for the first time on Friday afternoon, she was just another freshman trying to make a name for herself.

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Junior ace working on new pitches, improving location

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 5, 2013

Hannah Rogers’ ERA in 2012 would make AL Cy Young Award winner David Price’s jaw drop. But for the Gators’ junior righty, there’s always room for improvement.

Florida’s women’s soccer team celebrates after winning the SEC Tournament with a 3-0 victory in the final against Auburn on Sunday at the Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Ala.

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Florida soccer claims SEC championship with win against Auburn

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Nov. 4, 2012

In last season’s Southeastern Conference Tournament final, Auburn dashed Florida’s hopes with a 3-2 upset of the fourth-seeded Gators.

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Jocks Office: Comparing ‘Best Female Athlete’ nominees to films

By COREY MCCALL | Aug. 6, 2012

The final week is here for The Alligator Awards and I’m tasked with introducing the nominees for “Best Female Athlete.” I hope you’re ready for stats on stats on stats, and as always, a few movie references. Don’t worry, none are related to “John Carter.”