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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The fifth-ranked Florida softball is set to host No. 14 LSU for the final Southeastern Conference series of the regular season at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. The first game is set for Friday, April 27, at 5:30 p.m. on the SEC Network.
The Gators (42-7, 15-3 SEC) will hold their Senior Day recognition prior to the game against the Tigers (36-11, 9-8 SEC) on Saturday, April 28, at noon.
Florida enters this weekend's series after taking the final game of the 2018 Fresh from Florida Sunshine Showdown against No. 8 Florida State this past Wednesday. UF defeated FSU 5-1 after the team rallied in the sixth inning to plate all five of its runs.
Amanda Lorenz was tabbed this week's SEC Player of the Week after having a series of outstanding performances last week at the plate. Lorenz paced the Gators offense with a .636 average along with a 1.455 slugging and .714 on base percentage. In the series opener against Mississippi State, she went 4-for-4 and was a double shy of the cycle then blasted her second grand slam of the season in game two to help clinch the series.
The series will be broadcast on WGGG (92.1 FM/1230 AM) & WMOP (100.1 FM/900 AM). Kyle Crooks and former Gator softball standout Kelsey Horton will have the call.
Tiffany Greene and Amanda Scarborough will host the game on the SEC Network Friday and ESPN2 Saturday and Sunday. Fans can find link to the video stream below or it can be found by searching on WatchESPN.com or the WatchESPN app.
Notable Notes:
- Kelly Barnhill and Lorenz were tabbed as Top 25 finalists for the 2018 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award.
- Florida holds a record of 20-5 against Top 25 competition and 19 wins over teams ranked inside the RPI Top 25.
- Head Coach Tim Walton was recognized before the game against Florida State for achieving his 800th career win and 700th as the head coach of Florida Gators.
- Walton holds the highest win percentage among active NCAA Division I softball coaches.
- His career record stands at 831-209 for a .799 win percentage.
- He also has a record of 708-145 (.803) in his 13 seasons as the head coach of the Gators.
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| Scouting the Tigers |
| Head Coach |
Beth Torina |
| Record at LSU |
308-130 |
| All-Time Record vs. |
28-32 |
| Streak |
Won Previous Five Meetings |
| Last Meeting |
June 2, 2017 | W, 7-0Â in Oklahoma City at the WCWS |
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| Leaders |
| Avg. |
Aliyah Andrews (.341) |
| |
Wins |
Carley Hoover (16) |
| Hits |
Aliyah Andrews (56) |
| |
ERA |
Allie Walljasper (1.05) |
| RBI |
Amanda Doyle (42) |
| |
Saves |
Carley Hoover (1) |
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| History vs. LSU | Last 10 Results |
| LSU |
 |
28-32 |
| Home: 11-12 |
Away: 12-15 |
Neutral: 5-5 |
| Date |
Location |
W/L |
Score |
| 3/15/14 |
Baton Rouge, La. |
L |
3-2 |
| 3/16/14 |
Baton Rouge, La. |
W |
10-2 (5) |
| 3/13/15 |
Gainesville, Fla. |
W |
4-3 |
| 3/14/15 |
Gainesville, Fla. |
L |
14-10 |
| 3/15/15 |
Gainesville, Fla. |
L |
10-3 |
| 5/29/15 |
Oklahoma City |
W |
4-0 |
| 3/25/16 |
Baton Rouge, La. |
W |
3-0 |
| 3/25/16 |
Baton Rouge, La. |
W |
3-0 (9) |
| 3/26/16 |
Baton Rouge, La. |
W |
6-2 |
| 6/2/17 |
Oklahoma City, Okla. |
W |
7-0 |
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| Broadcast Information |
| Live Stats |
Link |
| Radio |
WGGG (92.1 FM/1230 AM) & WMOP (100.1 FM/900 AM) |
| Audio |
Link |
| TV |
SEC Network (Friday) & ESPN2 (Saturday & Sunday) |
SEC Network +
WatchESPN.com |
Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 |
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2018 SEC Softball Tournament Ticket Information
All Session tickets for the 2018 SEC Softball Tournament at Mizzou Stadium held May 9-12, are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at
www.mutigers.com/buytickets or by calling 1-800-CATPAWS or 573-882-6160.
All Session Ticket Prices:
Reserved Chairback - $60.00
Reserved Bleacher- $40.00
Outfield Berm/General Admission- $30 (adult)
Outfield Berm/General Admission- $25 (3-17, 65+)
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All tickets are subject to availability. Individual session tickets will be available on the first day of the tournament, based on availability.Â
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