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Pitcher Kelly Barnhill struck out seven batters en route to UF's victory over Tennessee 3-0 in the NCAA Super Regionals on Friday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators, Barnhill shut out Vols in Super Regional opener

By Mark Stine | May 24, 2019

Aubrey Leach reached out desperately with her bat.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Riffice falls to Kovacevic in singles quarterfinals, ending chance of individual title

By Dylan O'Shea | May 23, 2019

The final chapter of the Florida men’s tennis team’s season came to a close on Thursday night, as freshman Sam Riffice fell to Illinois junior Aleks Kovacevic in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Individual Championships.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Riffice upsets Wolf to advance to NCAA quarterfinals

By Sam Campisano | May 22, 2019

Sam Riffice looked like he had been there before.

Kelly Barnhill went 15 innings in the Gainesville NCAA Regional, giving up no runs on six hits while striking out 14 batters.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators set to take on UT in Super Regional

By Jack Braverman | May 22, 2019

Following a trouble-free NCAA Regional that saw it cruise to three-consecutive shutout wins, the Gators softball team will enter familiar territory this weekend.

Coach Kevin O'Sullivan and the Florida baseball team were eliminated in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Tuesday.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

UF awaits fate after early exit from SEC Tourney

By Evan Lepak | May 22, 2019

The Florida baseball team dropped a heartbreaker on Tuesday morning in Game 1 of the SEC Tournament against Texas A&M.

Shortstop Brady McConnell hit a two-out RBI single that brought in two runs in Game 1 of the SEC Tournament

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators eliminated from SEC Tourney after loss in extras

By Evan Lepak | May 21, 2019

The Gators were two innings away from advancing past Texas A&M in Game 1 of the SEC Tournament and all but assuring themselves of a spot in next week's NCAA Tournament.

Sierra Brooks finished the second round of the NCAA Championships tied for first on the individual leaderboard, but settled for second place after Arkansas' Maria Fassi pulled away in the final round.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Brooks misses out on individual title, UF eliminated

By Bryan Matamoros | May 20, 2019

Sierra Brooks waited anxiously in the clubhouse after finishing the stroke play portion of the NCAA Championships in a tie for first with Arkansas’ Maria Fassi.

Junior Tommy Mace allowed just one run and three hits through five innings of work, striking out eight.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida chasing NCAA berth as SEC Tournament begins

By Evan Lepak | May 20, 2019

The Florida baseball team has made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament every year since coach Kevin O’Sullivan took over in 2008.

Gerald McCoy, who was released by the Bucs on Monday, has earned three First-Team All-Pros and has made six Pro Bowls in his NFL career.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Arians’ treatment of Gerald McCoy sets a dangerous precedent

By Hells Wells | May 20, 2019

“He’s not as disruptive as he was four years ago, but he’s still a good player.”

Second baseman Hannah Adams was a key contributor for Florida at the NCAA Gainesville Regional, going 4 for 8 with two RBIs and two runs scored.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Key takeaways as Gators look toward NCAA Super Regionals

By Jack Braverman | May 20, 2019

There was no match for the Gators softball team.

Sierra Brooks is in the outright lead for the NCAA individual title heading into the final day of the NCAA Championships.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Brooks sits atop leaderboard entering final round of NCAA Championships

By Victor Prieto | May 19, 2019

Sierra Brooks pumped her fist and followed her ball as it maneuvered slightly from left to right and into the hole. The 15-foot putt on the ninth green put the junior at 4 under for the competition and in the outright lead for the NCAA individual title heading into the final day of the NCAA Championships.

The Florida softball team advanced to the NCAA Super Regional on Sunday with a 5-0 win over Boise State.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators secure Super Regional spot with shutout of Broncos

By Mark Stine | May 19, 2019

Sophia Reynoso was the only player on the field that knew she was going home.

Florida coach Kevin O'Sullivan said his team is "trending upward" after sweeping Missouri.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators complete regular season with sweep, keep NCAA hopes alive

By Evan Lepak | May 18, 2019

Florida's NCAA at-large hopes were on life support prior to Thursday night's game against Missouri.

The Florida men's tennis team fell just short of reaching its first ever national championship match, losing to Texas in the NCAA semifinals.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida’s championship aspirations dashed as season comes to an end

By River Wells | May 18, 2019

In the midst of the sweltering midday sun, it looked as if there was hope for the Florida men’s tennis team.

Pitchers Kelly Barnhill and Natalie Lugo pitched a combined no-hitter as Florida advanced to the Gainesville Regional Final.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators silence Boise State with combined no-hitter, run-rule win

By Mark Stine | May 18, 2019

The nerves crept in on Natalie Lugo.

UF starter Jack Leftwich bounced back in a big way on Friday night, pitching a complete-game shutout.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Leftwich shines as Florida downs Missouri

By Evan Lepak | May 17, 2019

Florida right-hander Jack Leftwich's 2019 season has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride.

Catcher Kendyl Lindaman batted in a run in the bottom of the fifth inning to help UF defeat the Boston University Terriers on Friday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators rally to defeat Boston U in NCAA Regional

By Mark Stine | May 17, 2019

The Florida dugout jumped up and down like it already knew.

The Gators men's tennis team earned a Final Four bid after defeated Baylor on Thursday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida advances to first Final Four since 2005

By Sam Campisano | May 17, 2019

It’s not supposed to be this easy.

Softball stars Kelly Barnhill and Amanda Lorenz have accomplished almost everything at UF — except a national championship.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Kelly Barnhill and Amanda Lorenz look to complete legacy

By Brendan Farrell | May 15, 2019

Kelly Barnhill’s phone lit up. It was from Amanda Lorenz.

The Gators softball team opens up NCAA Regional play when it takes on Boston University on Friday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators set to open NCAA Regional against Boston University

By Jack Braverman | May 15, 2019

After capturing its second-consecutive SEC Tournament championship this past weekend in exhilarating fashion, the Gators softball team returns to the field on Friday for the NCAA Regionals.