Softball to Play Nationally Ranked Florida on the Ides of March

LEWISBURG, Pa.- The Bucknell Bison softball team (7-13) plays #11 Florida on the Ides of March in Gainesville. The Bison are coming off a 2-3 showing at The Spring Games in Madeira Beach, Fla. Bucknell twice defeated Hartford and fell to Chattanooga, Iowa, and Long Island University.

The Starting Lineup
What: Game versus Florida
Where: Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium (Gainesville, Fla.)
When: March 15

Bucknell Schedule (All Times EST)

Wednesday, March 15
6:00 p.m. | at Florida | Live Stats | Live Watch

Coach Caffrey's Call

"This is an excellent opportunity for the team to play in front of a crowd they would experience during an NCAA Regional. It will be loud and a sellout crowd. It also gives us a great chance to showcase what Bucknell softball means to a new audience. We have been looking forward to this game for months."

The Inside "Herd" on the Bison

The Bison went 2-3 at The Spring Games. Bucknell defeated Hartford twice, 4-2 and 11-3. The Orange & Blue lost narrowly to Chattanooga and Iowa. Long Island University was a 6-1 defeat.
Elena Horn led the Bison with a .462 batting average and hit two doubles.
Zoie Smith batted .313 on the weekend and had a mammoth home run against Chattanooga.
Olivia Marinelli pitched a 1.75 ERA in eight innings and collected a win.

Overview of the Opposition

The Gators are 19-4 against a challenging schedule, including an 11-2 victory over Boston U. Florida boasts a potent offense with 30 home runs and a team batting average of .370. The Gators' speed is like an alligator snapping out of the water with 47 stolen bases. Charla Echols is the headliner with a .456 batting average, six home runs, and 35 RBIs. Florida primarily uses a three-woman rotation. Lexie Delbrey leads the way with a 0.45 ERA.

History with the Foe

This is the first meeting between the Bison and Gators.

Up Next

The spring break expedition concludes with a weekend at the University of Maryland.