"It's gonna be hard," Walton said when asked if he could think of an offensive performance that would top Wallace's 4-for-4, three-home run and seven-RBI night against the Bulldogs. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital, New Season Ticket Holder Sale (If Available), Single Games Go On Sale To General Public. And it was fitting considering Florida redshirt junior Skylar Wallace posted video game-like numbers in the series-opening win. However, in the double-elimination format of the NCAA Tournament, the Gators needed to beat Texas A&M twice in the WCWS semifinals to move into the championship final series. With a little help from UF head coach Tim Walton, longtime sports columnist Pat Dooley made his selections to celebrate the Gator softball programs 25th year. "I don't know why, but I feel like rivals have a lot more hatred," Walton said. All rights reserved. 15-ranked Florida softball team earned a 6-1 midweek win over the visiting North Florida Ospreys on Tuesday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. And there were (and will be) lots on hand to watch the weekend progress as the entire series is sold out, marking the first time in program history the Gators have sold out an entire series. Florida's offense, as a whole, was steady. Aubree Munro (BSTel 17), catcher: Munro was known for her defense and leadership, and was recently picked by an all-star panel as the best catcher to play in the College World Series. 15 Gators finally came away with a 3-2 win in the bottom of the eighth inning in front of an energized home crowd, giving Florida its first series-opening win of conference play this season. Ashley Boone (BSTel 02), infielder: One of the best first baseman in UF history, who was a three-time All-SEC selection. 1998 - 2023 University Athletic Assoc., Inc., FOX Sports Sun & IMG College. "Everyone is running and you can hear all the feet hitting the stairs and running around the stadium. Fortunately for the Wallace, her parents and her silver Labrador, Zeke, made the drive to Gainesville late Thursday night something they don't do all that often. Delanie Gourley (BA 17), pitcher: Find a statistic where Gourley did not finish in the top 10 all-time at UF. Zumer Sport Florida Gators Softball Leather Drawstring Shoulder Backpack Bag - Made from the same materials as a Softball - Yellow. We've faced the same pitchers all weekend. Through the years, Gator Nation softball fans have been treated to a rare combination of student-athletes with grace and grit, the power to go yard and the power to help, love for each other and love for the less fortunate. Despite getting a leadoff runner on base four times, Florida only managed to drive in two runs thanks to a two-RBI double from sophomore Reagan Walsh in the fifth inning. Zachary Huber. "She throws three different speeds and that throws hitters off. Take a look below at a series of photo highlights from Floridas 29th win of the 2023 college softball campaign. "I'm confident in myself and my abilities," a humble Wallace said. At Condron Family Ballpark, the baseball team is calling the week "rivalry week" after playing FSU earlier in the week and hosting Georgia this weekend. And I think that's the key to being successful in pressure moments. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images), GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Olivia Gigante #19 of the Florida Gators bats during a game, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Olivia Gigante #19 of the Florida Gators bats during a game against the North Florida Ospreys at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. And in her 16th start of the season, Hightower didn't disappoint. But how many times can you see the same two arms? Only 10 left in stock - order soon. 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Chelsey Sakizzie (BSR 99), pitcher: She transferred in and only played two seasons in the formative years of the program but still has the record for fewest walks allowed per game and won 60 games. Ships Free. Not one catch or one pitch or one slide. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images), GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Skylar Wallace #17 of the Florida Gators bats during a game, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Skylar Wallace #17 of the Florida Gators bats during a game against the North Florida Ospreys at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. The Gators are coming off of a midweek win at home against the University of North Florida Ospreys. Earlier in the week, Walton stressed the importance of the Gators scoring early. "I've seen her work and just the growth she's had, I think she's known you're not going to be perfect at all times," Wallace said of Walsh. Two seniors Rylee Trlicek and Bryn Thomas will be celebrated before Saturdays game for their contribution to the Florida softball program. Funny thing, though. In the finals, Florida took on rival Oklahoma, the number 10 overall seed. Go ahead. She went yard over the center field wall for a solo shot, giving the Gators the lead 4-2. Saturday, Wallace notched a solo home run and drew a pair of walks. Trlicek polished off the game for the Gators with 1.0 inning of work that saw her give up one hit while also striking out one batter. "That was legit. GAINESVILLE, Fla. With the 2022 season quickly approaching for the Florida softball program, the Gators have announced the following ticketing information. For the first time this season, all . Meanwhile, Florida softball coach Tim Walton isn't sure he'd stretch as far to say the Bulldogs are a rival of his team's. Lauren Haeger (2012-15), pitcher, first base: You could make an argument for the player that TV talking heads compared several times to Babe Ruth. It was just finding ways to get the job done.". Williams is daughter of former Gator star, Jason Williams. The Bulldogs swept the Gators in the NCAA Super Regionals 4-0 in Game 1 Friday and 6-0 Game 2 Saturday. Despite winning the SEC regular season and tournament titles, No. The comeback started with a single from Pal Egan. Gosh, they come flooding back so fast, he has to brush them away. "We come out of hitting and I felt like they'd opened the gates to Disney World," Walton said. But never fear; he says he cant quit Gator sports cold turkey. She pitched seven innings of regulation and held the Tigers to four hits and two runs, while also tallying three strikeouts. Go Gators. Samuel is a fifth-year player that saw success in 2022-23 after breaking into the starting rotation as a senior. Kayli Kvistad (BHS 18, MA 20), infielder: Although she was walked a lot (second most among Gators), she still managed to be sixth all-time in RBI. All Rights Reserved. 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"You've had one of the best swings all night, just trust that.". Florida Gators Main Navigation Menu Ticket Office Student Tickets Baseball Tickets Men's Basketball Tickets Women's Basketball Tickets Football Tickets Gymnastics Tickets Softball Tickets Volleyball Tickets Gator Boosters Manage My Account (Boosters) Mobile Ticketing Ticket Exchange Questions? After losing to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the championship game of the SEC Tournament last spring, the Florida Gators softball team . The No. May 29, 2021 8:03 pm ET. "You just knew we were going to get it done.". "We know the SEC is really good and any school is really good and they're going to hit the ball. Florida pitchers Elizabeth Hightower and Rylee Trlicek successfully kept the ball in play during Friday's run-rule win. 28. Named the SEC Player of the Year in 2006. She carried the ladies to Oklahoma City for the first time in 2008. They also broke the SEC single-season record for home runs (86), and several single-season team records including grand slams (12), total shutouts (39), and consecutive shutouts (11). Yet she was still making solid contact. In 2017, Florida again secured the number one seed for the third straight year. "I tell my guys all the time, 'You can give up a solo home run.' And of Georgia's seven hits, four came in the fifth inning as the Dawgs went on a brief, four-run rally to trim the Gators' advantage to two runs. Goelz scored Sarah Longley who had walked and thats the way the game ended with the Gators getting the win 8-7. The last time the Gators and the Bulldogs faced off was in the 2021 season. Did I leave anything out? 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