A special report from the UAA on the Florida Gators softball team:
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – No. 5 Florida defeated USF, 9-1 (6) & 2-1, in a midweek doubleheader Wednesday evening at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
Charla Echols led the Gators (29-4) with four RBI through the two games, which included a key three-run home run in the first game against the Bulls (17-9) and an RBI double in game two that sealed the second victory of the day.
In the circle, UF picked up a complete-game from
Elizabeth Hightower (13-2), who allowed just one run on three hits, in game one and a solid start from
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Florida s Charla Echols rockets a double to the wall in the Gators second game in their doubleheader against USF. Echols s double scored Hannah Adams from first to give the Gators a 2-1 lead and the victory. (Photo Credit: @GatorsSB / Twitter)
Echols Leads Gator Softball to Doubleheader Sweep of USF
Charla Echols stepped to the plate in the first inning of the first game of a doubleheader against USF with two runners on base. She blasted the third pitch in the at-bat over the fence in right-center field to give the Gators an early 3-0 lead in the first game of the doubleheader.
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Gators fight with the Bulls in doubleheader Wednesday
Florida beat USF twice Feb. 13 for its first wins of the season April 6, 2021 | 11:02pm EDT No. 5 Florida looks to extend its winning streak over the Bulls. Photo from UF-Charlotte game Feb. 20. Photo by Tristan Wood | The Independent Florida Alligator
Nearly eight years have passed since the last time UF lost to USF.
No. 5 Florida looks to extend its winning streak over the Bulls that’s lasted more than 3,000 days Wednesday evening when it tussles with South Florida for a doubleheader at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
The two squads met on opening day this season – Feb. 13 in Tampa. In the first game, UF snuck 6-3 due to a Charla Echols two-run d
Offense Looks to Continue Dominance After Strong Weekend
After mustering just one hit in Saturday night’s loss against Georgia, it looked as though the Gators may lose their first SEC series of the year. However, the Gators bats came alive in game two and three of the series, handing the Bulldogs their worst loss in program history 17-1. In the rubber match Monday, the Gators continued their offensive firepower, beating the Bulldogs 8-1. Charla Echols crushed two home runs in the series finale, propelling the Gators to their fourth straight SEC victory.
In non-conference play, the Gators excel against their opponents. Hannah Adams leads the team in batting average against non-c0nference opponents hitting .482 (27-of-56). Cheyenne Lindsey is not far behind, batting .434 (23-of-53) outside SEC play. Additionally, Charla Echols, Kendyl Lindaman, and Jaimie Hoover are all hitting over .300 against opponents outside the SEC.