
Rochard gave up two more runs in the third, this time to senior outfielder Cheyenne Lindsey and freshman infielder Reagan Walsh. Falby tallied another run for the Gators via a single from redshirt junior infielder Skylar Wallace. In the second, Florida exploded offensively as sophomore outfielders Katie Kistler and Avery Goelz recorded runs to put their team ahead 3-0. UF freshman outfielder Kendra Falby slid home for the first run of the game, scoring off of two defensive errors.

Virginia Tech senior pitcher Keely Rochard struggled to keep Florida batters off the scoreboard in Sunday’s first inning.

The Gators’ series-extending 7-2 victory set the stage for a winner-takes-all Sunday finale. Hokies sophomore outfielder Emma Ritter’s two home runs highlighted the game that was forced to be completed Saturday following harsh weather conditions at the top of the fifth inning Friday.ĭespite losing the opening game, Florida’s solid defense in the final two innings bled into Saturday’s second game.
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Game one of the series in Blacksburg, Virginia, was less than ideal for Florida, as it was shut out 6-0 Saturday.

Last season UF hosted a Super Regional, but saw its season come to a close after Georgia swept the Gators by a combined score of 10-0 over two games. 3 Virginia Tech Hokies in two of three Super Regional games.

Their ticket was punched after defeating the No. The Gators now head to Oklahoma City to compete in the Women’s College World Series for the first time since 2019 and the 11th time in program history.
