Special report on the Florida Gators softball team:
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The fourth-ranked Florida softball team downed Tennessee, 10-2, in a five-inning rout during the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinal round Friday afternoon at the Mizzou Softball Complex.
The Gators (49-8) advanced to the SEC Tournament Championship behind a pair of standout performances at the plate by senior leaders Nicole DeWitt and Janell Wheaton. The duo combined for eight of the team’s 10 RBI in the victory over the Lady Vols (45-12).
Kelly Barnhill (26-1) picked up the victory in the circle as she only relinquished a pair of runs in the third inning.