The Gators have 15 matches left in their regular season; 14 of them are SEC opponents, and eight are ranked in the top 30.
It was a much-needed bounce-back for Florida junior pitcher Liam Peterson. After struggling in the season opener against UAB, the Gators’ ace totaled 12 strikeouts and allowed just one hit and two walks.
After taking back-to-back losses for the first time in two decades, the No. 4 Gators got back to their winning ways in Athens. Florida posted nine scores of at least 9.900 on its way to a 197.575-197.325 victory. Among the group were two veterans who each thrived in their three respective events.
But is it actually worth the hype? Could this scoop of white powder help Florida basketball defend its title come March?
Being a freshman for a prestigious powerhouse like Florida softball is a tall task. But, Leah Stevens hasn’t let that affect her early in her Gator career.
From the leadoff spot, your usual job is to reach base by any means possible to set up for the power hitters behind you. But when you’re Taylor Shumaker, sometimes you can do it all yourself. The sophomore recorded her first multi-home run game Friday since May 17, 2025.
Florida’s gymnasts stand among the best in the nation, pulling together a team that triumphs. But the Gators, like any other team, are imperfect. Highs and lows do not define them, but they can definitely facilitate improvement.
Through the first three meets of 2026, the freshman trio of Temoso Masikane, Luke Stradley and Nicolas Crosswhite have proven that Florida’s prowess on the runway isn’t going anywhere any time soon.
Mississippi fans mimicked Florida’s rival, FSU, shouting the Seminoles' war chant during every Gator free-throw attempt. But the effort was in vain. Florida (16-12, 4-9 SEC) secured the win over Mississippi State (18-9, 5-8) 71-56 in its first conference win on the road at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi.
Senior outfielder Blake Cyr, senior catcher Cole Stanford and freshman outfielder Cash Strayer went yard as Florida (4-1) downed the Stetson Hatters (0-5) 9-3 at Condron Ballpark.
The five dingers were plenty as No. 4 cruised to a run-rule victory over North Florida 10-0 at Dusty Rhodes Field at Harmon Stadium. Florida outscored UNF 17-3 over the two-game stretch.
The sun shined on the No. 12/10 Gators (1-1, 0-0 Big 12), as they traveled back home to Donald R. Disney Stadium to host an exhibition match against Scotland on Wednesday. Florida topped Scotland (1-1) 19-8, with elite performances by senior attacker Ava Tighe and sophomore midfielder Ryann Frechette each logging a team-leading four-goal haul.
Jones finished 2-for-4 with 4 RBIs to drive No. 12 Florida (3-1) to a 12-2 run-rule win over the Stetson Hatters (1-3) to begin midweek action.
Throwing a complete game is an incredible stat in the sport of softball. But, throwing 40 complete games is nothing short of greatness. That is exactly what Keagan Rothrock accomplished Tuesday night.
No. 5 Florida had a consistent showing throughout the Moon Golf Invitational. There was a glimmer of hope for the Gators after Round 1. They were tied for third place with No. 7 Wake Forest and No. 9 Texas.
Although the Gators were off to a strong start early in the first quarter Tuesday, Loyola (Maryland) quickly tied up the game at 3-apiece. However, the Gators did not falter, and one Gator made a major statement: Clark Hamilton.
A strong start to the season is often expected, especially when facing weaker nonconference opponents as a Division I softball powerhouse. However, what the No. 4 Florida softball team has accomplished offensively to open the season has been remarkable; a clear reflection of the Tim Walton effect.
Since Kyle Pitts’ time as a Gator, when he became Florida’s all-time leader among tight ends in receiving yards (1,492), receptions (100), and touchdowns (18), the tight end position has been an overlooked — and often underutilized — part of UF’s offense.
Brandon Harris’ life has been defined by two things: football and family. The intersection of those two for Florida’s new cornerbacks coach has always been football.
Going into her last season as a Florida Gator, lacrosse captain Theresa Bragg has more than one reason for wanting to leave a legacy on the program she’s called home for the past three years.
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