GAINESVILLE, Fla. (UCFKnights.com) - UCF tallied a hit in four different frames on Wednesday evening at No. 1 Florida, but was unable to string those base knocks together in a 9-1 six-inning loss at Katie Seashole Pressley Stadium. Junior third baseman Courtney Rotton notched a single and drove in a run to lead the Knights.
After Florida (41-3) scored six times in the first two frames, the Knights (23-20) manufactured a run in the fourth inning. Junior centerfielder Megan Greenwell beat out a bunt single, then swiped her 25th stolen base of the season. The Miami, Fla., native came around to score on Rotton's sac fly to the warning track in left field.
Base knocks were also registered by senior right fielder Willow Kalinen and sophomore catcher Cassady Brewer.
Freshman Alea White notched one strikeout in the complete game and fell to 16-12 on the campaign.
Nicole DeWitt led the Gators with three hits, while Kayli Kvistad and Chelsea Herdon each drove in three runs. The win was notched by Aleshia Ocasio (8-0), who recorded five strikeouts over five innings of work.
This was the second time this season that the Knights went up against the top-team in the nation. UCF fell to No. 1 Florida State, 4-0, back on Mar. 22 in front of 947 fans, the third-largest crowd in program history.
Next Up
Following its bye weekend, UCF plays its final home series against UConn, starting with a 5:30 p.m. contest on April 28. The Knights will recognize their four seniors, Manami Calixto, Linnea Goodman, Willow Kalinen and Brittany Solis, following their final game at the UCF Softball Complex on Aril 30 at noon.
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