Dream becomes reality for No. 1 Gators as they arrive in Oklahoma City
May 28, 2008When Tim Walton came to UF three years ago all he had was a dream.
When Tim Walton came to UF three years ago all he had was a dream.
OKLAHOMA CITY - All Kim Waleszonia could do was watch as the ball flew over her head and the game fell out of reach.
The funny thing is, you probably won't think the Gators making the Women's College World Series is a big deal a couple years from now.
The last time the Gators were here, things were different, but the same.
Stephen Locke does not know what the future holds for him just yet, but he does know his immediate future now involves starting the first game of regional action.
It shouldn't come as any surprise that when the No. 6 UF men's golf team opened play on Wednesday, it was Billy Horschel who stole the show.
After winning its first regional title since 1986, the UF women's golf team had national championship aspirations.
Stacey Nelson stood in the circle one pitch away from the Wome's College World Series as more than 2,000 screaming fans rose to their feet.
Nestor Briceno got a head start to the courtroom a little sooner than he would've liked.
Nestor Briceno got a head start to the courtroom a little sooner than he would've liked.
Stacey Nelson stood in the circle one pitch away from the Women's College World Series as more than 2,000 screaming fans rose to their feet.
The final pitch of the season was thrown at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on Saturday, marking the last time a game will be played in Gainesville this year.
After winning its first regional title since 1986, the UF women's golf team had national championship aspirations.
It has been three years since the Gators have made the NCAA's field of 64. In 2005, they were one of the last two teams standing in the College World Series. This year, the road to Omaha winds through the home of their rivals.
Tim Walton didn't need his peanut butter and jelly sandwich this time.
It would be hard to call anyone on the No. 1 ranked Gators (65-3) "weak" after everything they have accomplished this season.
HOOVER, Ala. - It was a tournament to forget for the Orange and Blue.
HOOVER, Ala. - The things that carried them through much of the season were the things that failed them in the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
Marreese Speights didn't hire an agent so he could have the possibility of returning to UF.
While many recent UF graduates are entering the work force this summer, one alumnus is preparing himself for the most important 11 days of his swimming career.