Gators Beat U Conn

Gators Jac Caglianone (14) with a three run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators outfielder Michael Robertson (11) steals second under the tag by Huskies infielder Paul Tammaro (23) in the bottom of the seventh against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators Nick Ficarrotta (46) comes into the game to pitch in the top of the eighth against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators utility Jac Caglianone (14) with his second home run of the game in the bottom of the eighth against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Florida head coach Kevin OÕ Sullivan with a mound visit in the top of the eighth against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators Nick Ficarrotta (46) comes into the game to pitch in the top of the eighth against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators Nick Ficarrotta (46) closes out the game pitching against U Conn in the top of the ninth in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators Nick Ficarrotta (46) reacts to Florida beating U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators outfielder Michael Robertson (11) steals second in the bottom of the seventh against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators infielder Tyler Shelnut (6) scores a run in the bottom of the fifth off Gators Ty EvansÕ single to right field (2) against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators pitcher Hurston Waldrep (12) is back out on the mound in the top of the sixth against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators Nick Ficarrotta (46) comes into the game to pitch in the top of the eighth against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators Jac Caglianone (14) with a three run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators pitcher Hurston Waldrep (12) is back out on the mound in the top of the fifth for Florida as they faced off against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators infielder Tyler Shelnut (6) with a double in the bottom of the fifth against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators infielder Colby Halter (5) bunts the ball in the bottom of the fifth against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators infielder Tyler Shelnut (6) with a double in the bottom of the fifth against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators pitcher Hurston Waldrep (12) reacts to striking out the Huskies in the top of the fifth inning in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Huskies Zach Fogell (12) pitches in relief in the bottom of the fourth inning against Florida in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators Jac Caglianone (14) with a three run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators Jac Caglianone (14) with a three run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators utility Jac Caglianone (14) with the toss to first for the out on Huskies Bryan Padilla (1) in the top of the fourth inning in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators catcher Luke Heyman (28) with a double in the bottom of the second inning against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Huskies Will Nowak (47) pitches in relief in the bottom of the fourth inning against Florida in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators catcher Luke Heyman (28) is safe at third in the bottom of the second inning against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators utility Wyatt Langford (36) catches the pop-up from Huskies Jacob Studley (11) in the top of the fourth inning in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators infielder Tyler Shelnut (6) scores a run off a RBI by Wyatt Langford (36) in the bottom of the fourth inning against Florida in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Huskies infielder David Smith (10) steals second under the tag by Gators infielder Cade Kurland (4) in the top of the first inning in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators pitcher Hurston Waldrep (12) was the starter for Florida as they faced off against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators pitcher Hurston Waldrep (12) moves out of the way for Gators infielder Cade Kurland (4) to make the catch on Huskies infielder Paul TammaroÕs (23) pop-up on the bottom of the first inning in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators infielder Colby Halter (5) with the throw to first in the top of the second inning against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators catcher BT Riopelle (15) with the throw to Gators utility Jac Caglianone (14) on first in the top of the second inning against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023

Gators dugout cheers on teammates in the bottom of the first inning against U Conn in NCAA Regionals, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida. Florida beat U Conn 8-2. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun] 2023