The No. 7 Florida Gators opened their series against the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners looking to win the series opener in a home series for the first time this season. Florida, however, dropped the series opener in nine innings on Thursday.
In its first-ever game in Big 12 Conference Lacrosse Championship Tournament history, No. 1 seed Florida dominated UC Davis 22-2 to advance to Saturday’s championship game.
No. 8 Florida was in a tied rubber match against No. 10 LSU through five innings. From there, the Gators surrendered eight runs in the bottom of the sixth to lose in run-rule fashion.
The No. 8 Florida Gators had a chance to take the series against No. 10 LSU on Sunday, however, the Tigers came out on top in walk-off fashion in the second game of the series.
Florida came back from a 5-1 deficit, scoring eight unanswered runs to win the series against No. 5 Arkansas on Sunday.
Through the first four innings in the second game of the weekend series between Florida and Arkansas, it seemed like there was a pitcher’s duel on hand. That sentiment quickly unraveled as the Razorbacks struck for six runs in the top of the fifth inning and took the energy out of the home crowd.
Florida used Ava Brown’s electric performance at the plate to defeat LSU at Tiger Park in six innings.
Florida upset No. 5 Arkansas 6-4 as the Gators took the series opener in a crucial conference matchup.
Florida lacrosse dominates over Arizona State 17-5 and wins the Big 12 Regular Season Championship.
No. 8 Florida took care of business in their final midweek contest, as they run-ruled South Florida on Wednesday and finished undefeated at home against in-state opponents.
The Gators took down Georgia Southern at home in a mercy-rule victory, as Luke Heyman had a big night at the plate.
UF junior midfielder Kaitlyn Davies and junior defender Theresa Bragg are inseparable off the field. On the field, they form one of the most dynamic duos in collegiate lacrosse.
While UF student-athletes tackle different sports with unique schedules, some share the same dream: a future in medicine.
Going into the series finale between Florida and Mississippi State, the Gators had scored 24 runs on 28 hits in the first two games of the weekend. They continued their offensive onslaught on Sunday, scoring eight runs on 13 hits in Starkville, Mississippi. But it wasn’t enough, as UF was unable to complete the sweep.
It was a senior day celebration inside James G. Pressly Stadium, and Anthaya Charlton made the most of it. In her first competition of the outdoor season, the senior from the Bahamas picked up a pair of event wins at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational.
With the game tied 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning, No. 8 Florida needed just one big play to take the game – and the series – over No. 22 Alabama.
Florida was able to excel in match play against LSU and Arkansas before falling to No. 1 seed South Carolina in the final round of the SEC Championship.
No. 4 Florida lacrosse was dominant Saturday, as redshirt junior goalkeeper Elyse Finnelle made eight saves and the Gators cruised to a 20-2 win over Big 12 rival Cincinnati.
The Florida Gators entered the sixth inning of Friday night’s series opener against Mississippi State down 3-2. Eleven batters later, UF went into the bottom half of the inning with a 9-3 lead after a red-hot hitting stretch. The Gators scored seven runs on eight hits, four of which went for extra bases.
Florida’s strong singles showing in a 4-2 comeback win over Arkansas propelled it to the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament, reminding everyone just how dangerous the Gators can be. UF didn’t take time for a victory lap, staying hungry for more in a week of single elimination conference play. After losing to South Carolina 4-1 to end the regular season, Florida (14-11, 8-6 SEC) returned to Columbia to test its luck against No. 3 seed South Carolina in a Friday night contest, hoping to flip the script against the steamrolling Gamecocks.
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