Florida softball exits OKC after shutout loss to UCLA
By Curtis Michaud | June 5, 2022For the second time in under 24 hours, UF’s offense went cold in a win-or-go-home matchup against the UCLA Bruins Sunday, losing 8-0.
For the second time in under 24 hours, UF’s offense went cold in a win-or-go-home matchup against the UCLA Bruins Sunday, losing 8-0.
Florida got the necessary win, defeating the Chippewas 6-5 Sunday afternoon.
Florida played its second game in the Women’s College World Series against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls Saturday. After its 7-1 win against the Oregon State Beavers Thursday, the journey only got harder as the Cowgirls pitched a shutout against the Gators, putting Florida’s chances of advancing in jeopardy.
In a classic can’t-get-out-of-its-own-way performance from UF, the regional’s 1-seed fell to Sunday’s loser’s bracket following spotty pitching and lackluster hitting.
One thing for certain, though, is that the crowd brought the most energy of the year Friday night, and it came at the right time.
A longtime Florida Gators gymnastics assistant coach who led the team to nine Southeastern Conference titles and three NCAA vault and floor championships will become associate head coach.
The incident occurred at 1:40 a.m. at the Fast Track convenience store next to the Exxon gas station at 3960 SW Archer Road.
UF Student Government Senate proposed a resolution honoring the 21 lives lost at the Texas elementary school shooting that incorrectly identified the date of the tragedy and the victims’ names.
The veteran pitcher’s steady performance proved to be the true turning point for UF on defense, as the No. 14-seed Gators escaped Oklahoma City with a 7-1 victory over the Beavers.
A 4-2 record in the Southeastern Conference Tournament last week secured a top-16 seed in the NCAA Tournament, granting Florida the ability to host a regional in Gainesville. Now, UF welcomes Oklahoma, Liberty and Central Michigan to Condron Ballpark for the event.
Recommendations from State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo directly contradict, and fail to cite, the thoroughly researched and referenced consensus standards of care for transgender and gender-nonconforming children and adolescents.
Eric Robinson, 19, was charged with attempted murder in October 2021.
Former Gators football head coach Dan Mullen's Gainesville home was listed for sale April 18 and has a pending offer of $2.75 million, pointing to the next step in his career.
More than 150 people attended the Night at Fox Lounge event, the latest endeavor from local media collective Night Before Media.
The flag-placing tradition at Evergreen Cemetery happens twice every year in anticipation of Memorial and Veterans’ Day. More than 1,000 veterans are buried across Evergreen’s 56 acres, located at Southeast 21st Avenue.
On May 25, the Hardback Cafe closed its doors. Its community — reminiscent of one that gathered in 1999 — gathered again, this time for an eclectic event.
UF finished its NCAA National Championship run in 11th place, completing 1160 total shots and going 40-above par for the tournament.
Even after receiving a beat-down at the hands of the No. 1-ranked Tennessee Volunteers in the tournament finale, the team did more than enough in Hoover to bring postseason play back to Condron Ballpark.
Alachua County high school seniors attended their graduation ceremonies, maskless and side-by-side, for the first time in two years.
During the final listening sessions amid the search for UF's next president, attendees voiced concerns about lack of transparency and trust with university leaders.