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TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 11: Jaimie Hoover bats during an NCAA Softball game between the St. John's Red Storm and Florida Gators on February 11, 2017, at the USF Softball Stadium in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio)

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Florida softball team sweeps South Carolina

By Cassie Amundson | Mar. 19, 2017

With two outs in the top of the third inning, Jaimie Hoover was up to bat.

UF shortstop Sophia Reynoso bats during Florida's 9-3 win over Northwestern State on Feb. 17, 2017, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Hot start catapults Florida to blowout victory vs Gamecocks

By Skyler Lebron | Mar. 18, 2017

In the first inning between No. 2 Florida and South Carolina, Gators freshman shortstop Sophia Reynoso entered the batter’s box.

UF outfielder Amanda Lorenz prepares to swing during Florida's 9-3 win against Northwestern State on Feb. 17, 2017, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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UF softball looking for consistent offense

By Cassie Amundson | Mar. 16, 2017

Heading into his team’s Feb. 25 matchup against Liberty, coach Tim Walton made a change in the lineup.

Janell Wheaton notched a walk-off walk to seal the game for the Gators early Friday morning.

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UF shuts out North Dakota State

By Skyler Lebron | Mar. 15, 2017

In the season opener against Illinois State, junior catcher Janell Wheaton totalled two hits in three at-bats. But over the next 15 games, Wheaton only mustered two hits, and at one point in the season her batting average dipped under .100.

Kelly Barnhill pitches during UF's doubleheader sweep of Jacksonville on Feb. 27, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida claims second win against Missouri behind Barnhill’s 12 strikeouts

By Cassie Amundson | Mar. 13, 2017

In the bottom of the first inning, freshman third baseman Jaimie Hoover hit a ball straight to Missouri shortstop Braxton Burnside.

Delanie Gourley pitches during Florida's 14-10 loss to LSU on March 14, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Gators cruise to conference-opening win over Mizzou

By Skyler Lebron | Mar. 11, 2017

Deep into the contest, Delanie Gourley prepared another winding pitch and tossed it toward freshman shortstop Braxton Burnside.

Freshman Jaimie Hoover stands in the batter's box during a UF win on Feb. 17.

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Florida closes Cali tournament with win vs. Northwestern

By Skyler Lebron | Mar. 4, 2017

On Friday, the No. 3 Florida softball team faced two opponents ranked in the top-25.

Florida's defense comes off the field during UF's 9-3 win over Northwestern State on Feb. 17 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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UF softball sweeps UCLA, Cal

By Skyler Lebron | Mar. 4, 2017

Five straight teams were unable to register a run against the No. 3 Florida Softball team over a week’s span, and nine of the last eleven teams were shutout.

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Gourley tosses perfect game as UF wins two

By Cassie Amundson | Mar. 2, 2017

Senior Delanie Gourley struck out 12 batters en route to earning her first career perfect game as Florida (16-1) took down the Iowa Hawkeyes 8-0 in five innings in its first game of the Judi Garman Classic on Thursday.

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Gators enter weekend tournament led by Gourley

By Cassie Amundson | Mar. 1, 2017

As a freshman, Delanie Gourley had the opportunity to pitch in the Women’s College World Series against Alabama.

Sophomore Jaimie Hoover is 3-for-3 in regional play with seven RBIs and a home run. She had two RBIs in UF's 10-2 victory over Ohio State on Saturday.

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UF softball gets fifth win of weekend

By Cassie Amundson | Feb. 26, 2017

Freshman Jaimie Hoover was the leadoff hitter in the top of the fourth inning for Florida.

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Gators softball team earns two very different wins

By Skyler Lebron | Feb. 25, 2017

Two entirely different offensive performances from the Florida softball team met the same result Saturday afternoon in games three and four of the Citrus Classic in Orlando.

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Barnhill leading UF pitching staff

By Skyler Lebron | Feb. 23, 2017

Through her first five appearances in the pitcher’s circle, sophomore Kelly Barnhill has given up 12 hits.

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‘Savvy’ freshman shortstop leading Florida’s infield

By Cassie Amundson | Feb. 21, 2017

On Monday afternoon, coach Tim Walton received a phone call from Sophia Reynoso.

UF pitcher Aleshia Ocasio throws a pitch during Florida's 9-3 win against Northwestern State on Feb. 17, 2017, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Gators get watered-down win to close Aquafina Invitational

By Skyler Lebron | Feb. 19, 2017

One day removed from suffering its first loss of the 2017 season, the Florida softball team entered its Aquafina Invitational finale looking for a strong performance against Florida International.