The Gators are 25-2 this season against non-conference opponents have outscored teams 158-35 in those matchups.
Photo By: Courtney Culbreath
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
No. 6 Florida Continues Non-Conference Action Against Bethune-Cookman
For tomorrow's contest against the Wildcats, Ryan Urquhart will have the call live on WGGG (92.1/1230 AM) and WMOP (100.1 FM/900 AM), while the SEC Network + broadcast will be hosted by Kyle Crooks and Francesca Enea.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The sixth-ranked Florida softball team continues its stretch of non-conference action as the team welcomes Bethune-Cookman to Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium Wednesday at 6 p.m. UF enters tomorrow's contest after it took a pair of games against Mercer this past weekend.
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The Gators (27-6) will host the Wildcats (12-22) before the team steps back into Southeastern Conference play this weekend with a trip to Oxford, Miss. for a three-game series against Ole Miss.
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For tomorrow's contest against the Wildcats, Ryan Urquhart will have the call live on WGGG (92.1/1230 AM) and WMOP (100.1 FM/900 AM), while the SEC Network + broadcast will be hosted by Kyle Crooks and Francesca Enea.
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Notable Notes
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- Junior Kendyl Lindaman earned Louisville Slugger/National Fastpich Coaches Association Player of the Week and SEC Co-Player of the Week after a series of successful outings at the plate for the Gators. Over the last 10 games, Lindaman has hit eight home runs and accounted for 19 RBI.
- Stephanie Tofft was the UF player pick up both awards in the same week; she earned the awards the week of April 21, 2014.
- Senior Kelly Barnhill struck out her 1,000th career batter against Minnesota last week and now has her sights on the all-time record of 1,116 set by Stacey Nelson (2006-'09). Barnhill currently sits with 1,013 career strikeouts and is the NCAA's active career leader in the category.
- The Gators are 25-2 this season against non-conference opponents have outscored teams 158-35 in those matchups.
- Florida has posted 12 shutouts on the year so far and rank sixth nationally in the category.
- UF enters this week ranked No. 6 in the USA Today/NFCA Coaches Poll and No. 7 in the ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Poll.
- Jaimie Hoover tallied a career-high five RBI in the last meeting against Bethune-Cookman during the NCAA Gainesville Regional May 18, 2018.
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Opposition Overview
Bethune-Cookman |
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Head Coach |
Laura Watten (10th Season) |
Career Record at BCU |
430-346 (.554) |
All-Time Record vs. |
17-2 (.895) |
Streak |
Won last eight meetings |
Last Meeting |
May 18, 2018 | Gainesville, Fla. | W, 8-0 (6)
NCAA Gainesville Regional |
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Promotions
- Autographs - Jaimie Hoover, Katie Chronister, Bryn Thomas
- Kid's Corner - Every game will feature a Kids Corner located on the 3rd base concourse. Make hair ties, play lawn games, and enjoy special promotions!
- Strike Out T-Shirts- Sponsored by Quality Plumbing - Be on the lookout after the Gators Pitchers record a strikeout and you could go home with a free t-shirt!
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