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Florida pitcher Elizabeth Hightower winds up for a pitch versus FSU. The Gators released its SEC schedule for 2022 on Thursday.

Gators softball releases 2022 SEC schedule

By Carson Cashion | Sep. 23

The SEC softball schedule was announced Thursday, and for the first time since 2005, Florida fans can look forward to the SEC Tournament at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

United States' Michelle Moultrie catches a fly out during a softball game against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Team USA, former Gators lose to Japan in gold medal game, take silver

By Julianna Reichenbach | July 27

Aubree Munro catches during Florida's 7-1 win against Kansas on Feb. 21, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

Gator softball Olympic dreams come true

By Julianna Reichenbach | July 12

The Florida softball team huddles on February 27 in a game against Louisville. The Gators' season ended Saturday with a second straight Super Regional loss to Georgia.

There’s no pound for the Bulldogs, Gators go home

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 29

Florida pitcher Natalie Lugo pitches against South Carolina April 24. Lugo got the start but Georgia got the win Friday in the first game of the Super Regional.

Bulldogs blank Gators to set up must-win Super Regional Saturday

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 28

Florida's Elizabeth Hightower pitches against Louisville on February 27. Hightower tossed her first career no-hitter against South Florida Sunday to help propel Florida to the Super Regional against rival Georiga.

So we meet again, Georgia Bulldogs

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 27

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A Gator fan gets the crowd at Katie Pressly Seashole Stadium pumped up Friday. Florida's 1-0 win was the first game with full capacity since March of 2020.

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Gator fans pack Pressly Stadium in first full capacity UF game

By Faith Buckley | May 24

The Gators opened their doors with open arms Friday as they hosted their first normal capacity game since March 11, 2020.

Julia Cottrill swings Friday against USF. Cottrill helped lead the Gators to an 8-0 win over the Bulls Sunday.

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Gators move on to Super Regional behind Hightower’s no-hitter

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 23

The Gators achieve NCAA Regional glory against an elite USF pitcher, enlivened by Elizabeth Hightower’s first career no-hitter.

Florida's Kendyl Lindaman and Cheyenne Lindsey celebrate against South Florida on May 21. Lindaman and Lindsey combined for three hits and three RBIs in a 10-0 victory over South Alabama Saturday.

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Florida softball puts on a show in NCAA Regional blowout

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 22

Natalie Lugo shut down South Alabama and the Gator offense put on an extravaganza to move one win away from the NCAA Super Regionals.

Members of the Florida softball team celebrate after a 1-0 victory over USF Friday

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Gators hit walk off to best Bulls in NCAA Regional

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 21

The Gators carry their walk-off prowess into the postseason against the USF Bulls amidst fantastic defensive effort from Hightower, Lindsey, and Cottrill

Kendyl Lindaman in the field on Feb 20. Lindaman and the Gators host USF Friday

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The Road to the Women’s College World Series begins in Gainesville

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 20

“We want that feeling of getting those OKC hats and going to the World Series and being able to compete for national championships,” Kendyl Lindaman said before the Gators host their regional Friday against USF.

Hannah Adams against Texas A&M on May 8. The Gators fell in the SEC Championship 4-0 to Alabama.

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There’s no comeback hiding against Alabama in the SEC Championship

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 15

Following a string of amazing comebacks, the Gators could not muster even a run against rival Alabama, as they walk off the SEC Championship field with the NCAA Tournament up next.

Florida's Jaimie Hoover stands in the batter's box against Louisville February 27. Hoover drove home the winning run over Missouri Friday to advance the Gators to the SEC Tournament final.

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Hoover and Lindaman lift Florida to SEC Championship

By Zachary Huber | May 14

The Gators use a late-game rally for the fourth time in five games to advance to the SEC Championship Saturday. It awaits the winner of No. 7-seed Tennessee and No. 3-seed Alabama.

Kendyl Lindaman against FSU on March 3. Lindaman's three-run blast helped lift the Gators over Mississippi State Thursday.

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Two three-run home runs advance Gators to SEC semifinals

By Joseph Henry | May 13

Gators crush two late-game home runs to defeat Mississippi State and advance to the SEC tournament semifinals

Hannah Adams, Charla Echols and Kendyl Lindaman celebrate at home plate in Florida's 4-0 win over Texas A&M on May 8. The Gators begin their run in the SEC Tournament Thursday.

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Gators take on the SEC Championships Part Two

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 11

After a series full of walk-offs, the newly crowned regular-season SEC Champions reassemble to reassert their dominance in SEC Tournament.

Florida catcher Julia Cottrill prepares to swing against Louisville on February 27.

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Julia Cottrill lost a tooth but grabbed the SEC regular-season crown

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 9

Immediately after a walk-off victory, Julia Cottrill may not have received a visit from the Tooth Fairy, but she does get to hold up the SEC Championship banner.

Charla Echols, Hannah Adams and Kendyl Lindaman celebrate at home plate. The Gators handled the Aggies 4-0 Saturday.

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Florida drops three bombs in win over Texas A&M

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 8

“Dropped the Bomb on Me” rang out three times today as Charla Echols, Cheyenne Lindsey, and Hannah Adams each hit a ball out of Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium Saturday afternoon.

Charla Echols fields a ball against Alabama on April 17. Echols won the game in walk-off fashion with a three-run home run Friday.

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Gators fight to keep SEC championship hopes alive

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 7

Hannah Adams has been clutch all season for the Gators. Tonight, she passed the baton to stars Charla Echols and Katie Chronister, who ended the game in walk-off fashion, once again.

Florida softball looks to clinch a share of the SEC Championship this weekend against Texas A&M

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SEC Championship in Gator softball’s sights

By Julianna Reichenbach | May 7

The Florida Gators softball team can win a share of the SEC title with Arkansas this weekend against the visiting Aggies. What must they do to earn this title? Find out here.

Hannah Adams came up clutch for the Gators in their 3-2 victory over Mizzou Sunday.

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Gators storm back for second time in three days, win series versus Missouri

By Noah Ram | May 2

Hannah Adams stepped up in the clutch again Sunday as her final-inning, three-run bomb handed Florida the 3-2 comeback win.