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No. 6 Florida was shut down by Texas A&M Saturday afternoon, 5-0.

Gators softball adds rising senior infielder Kendall Grover

By Ava DiCecca | June 23

Rising senior third baseman Kendall Grover announced her transfer from Eastern Illinois to Florida for the 2026 season.

The Gators huddle before the fifth game of the NCAA Women’s College World Series vs. the Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Florida's WCWS run is short lived after loss to the Vols

By Casey Godwin | May 30

Florida Gators outfielder Kendra Falby (27) climbs the wall during the first game of the NCAA Women’s College World Series vs. the Texas Longhorns on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Florida gets shut out in Game 1 of Women’s College World Series

By Luke Adragna | May 29

The Florida Gators women’s softball team stands for the national anthem before their home opener at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium against North Florida on Feb. 6, 2025.

Walton leads Florida to 13th Women’s College World Series appearance

By Luke Adragna | May 27

Florida Gators outfielder Taylor Shumaker (21) hits the ball in a softball game against Boston College in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Florida softball punches its ticket to the Women's College World Series

By Casey Godwin | May 25

Florida junior left fielder Korbe Otis at bat during the Gators' 6-0 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Friday, May 17, 2024.

Untimely hitting puts Gators in win-or-go-home matchup in Super Regionals

By Luke Adragna | May 24

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Florida freshman right-handed pitcher Keagan Rothrock pitches in the circle during the Gators' 9-1 win over South Alabama on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

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Rothrock deals, Florida advances one win away from WCWS

By Luke Adragna | May 23

The Florida Gators softball team is one win away from advancing to the Women's College World Series after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs Friday afternoon.

Cassidy McLellan strikes the ball after a pitch by the Mercer Bears during their Friday match on Friday, May 16, 2025.

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Gators steamroll through Gainesville Regional, advance to Super Regionals

By Max Bernstein | May 20

The Florida softball team looks ahead to the Super Regionals round after winning all three games in the Gainesville Regional.

Florida Gators pitcher Olivia Miller (13) throws a pitch in a softball game against Providence in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Florida run-rules Mercer, advances to NCAA Tournament Super Regionals

By Casey Godwin | May 18

No. 3-seeded Florida run-rules Mercer 8-0 in five innings to advance to the NCAA Tournament Super Regionals.

Florida Gators outfielder Taylor Shumaker (21) celebrates towards the dugout in a softball game against Providence in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Shumaker’s multi homer affair leads Florida to Regionals finals

By Casey Godwin | May 17

The Florida Gators defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls after a multi-homer performance by Taylor Shumaker Saturday afternoon at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

Florida Gators catcher Jocelyn Erickson (8) fist bumps head coach Tim Walton after a home run in a softball game against UCF in Gainesville, Fla., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

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Gators Softball Blanks Mercer in Gainesville Regional

By Ava DiCecca | May 16

Gators softball had a successful start to their NCAA tournament, topping Mercer 8-0 in the first round of the Gainesville regional.

Florida Gators infielder Alyssa Hobermale (9) throws the ball before a softball game against Providence in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Florida softball hosts regional at the Women’s College World Series

By Casey Godwin | May 15

The Florida Gators softball team is hosting their 19th regional NCAA tournament round, which will include Florida Atlantic, Georgia Tech and Mercer.

Florida Gators infielder Kenleigh Cahalan (31) hits the ball in a softball game against Boston College in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

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No. 6 Florida eliminated from SEC tournament by No. 11 Mississippi

By Casey Godwin | May 7

UF’s hunt for back-to-back tournament titles came to an end when it was eliminated by No. 11-seeded Mississippi 6-3.

Florida Gators outfielder Taylor Shumaker (21) stands in the box during her at bat in a softball game against Providence in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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No. 7 Florida takes crucial rubber match against No. 1 Oklahoma

By Jackson Colding | May 3

Florida defeated Oklahoma in Saturday’s rubber match 6-4, its first series win against a No. 1 opponent in program history.

Florida Gators infielder Kenleigh Cahalan (31) rounds third base in a softball game against UCF in Gainesville, Fla., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

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No. 7 Florida evens series against No. 1 Oklahoma on senior night

By Jackson Colding | May 2

On their senior night, Florida defeated Oklahoma on Friday to even the series 9-4.

Florida Gators catcher Jocelyn Erickson (8) swings in a softball game against UCF in Gainesville, Fla., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

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No. 7 Florida drops heartbreaker to No. 1 Oklahoma

By Jackson Colding | May 1

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.

Florida Gators infielder Kenleigh Cahalan (31) throws the ball in a softball game against UCF in Gainesville, Fla., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

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No. 8 Florida drops series finale to No. 10 LSU

By Jackson Colding | Apr. 28

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.

Florida Gators infielder Rylee Holtorf (4) throws the ball in a softball game against UCF in Gainesville, Fla., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

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No. 8 Florida drops second game of series to No. 10 LSU

By Jackson Colding | Apr. 27

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 Gators pitcher/first baseman Ava Brown (00) swings in a softball game against Providence in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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No. 8 Florida run rules No. 10 LSU to take series opener

By Jackson Colding | Apr. 26

Florida used Ava Brown’s electric performance at the plate to defeat LSU at Tiger Park in six innings.

Florida Gators outfielder Kendra Falby (27) celebrates as she arrives to home plate after her second home run of the season during a softball game against UCF in Gainesville, Fla., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

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No. 8 Florida run-rules South Florida

By Jackson Colding | Apr. 23

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.