Strong pitching powers Florida past Kentucky for series win
Quality outings from Lugo and Hightower see UF improve to 2-0 on the weekend
March 13, 2021 | 5:17pm EST
Catcher Julia Cottrill prepares for a pitch against Charlotte Feb. 20. She scored the go-ahead run Saturday against Kentucky after a double.
Photo by Tristan Wood |
The Independent Florida Alligator
As Elizabeth Hightower made the 150-foot trek from Florida’s bullpen to the pitcher’s circle, she traversed carefully kempt outfield grass, a loaded base path and the paralyzing pressure of SEC softball.
Hightower peered toward catcher Julia Cottrill’s sign as Kentucky’s tying run lurked on second base. She battled Autumn Humes to a full count before Humes launched a high fly ball into left field. Ultimately, outfielder Jamie Hoover made a comfortable grab and a visibly relieved Hightower enjoyed a shorter walk into the UF dugout.