Florida avenges first half of doubleheader with win over Presbyterian College
After falling to No. 7 LSU earlier on Saturday, Florida looked to reset quickly in the second half of its doubleheader against Presbyterian College (9-8).
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After falling to No. 7 LSU earlier on Saturday, Florida looked to reset quickly in the second half of its doubleheader against Presbyterian College (9-8).
While a Senior Day sendoff normally brings celebration, the Gators were left searching for answers against No. 7 Louisiana State University.
Florida traded a three match winning streak for two straight losses this weekend. Facing two top 10 teams in the nation back-to-back, the Gators failed to put any points on the scoreboard.
On a weekend that featured senior spotlights, weather delays and outdoor debuts, several Gators found ways to shine at the UF’s Pepsi Relays.
No. 3 Florida gymnastics punched its ticket to the 2026 NCAA Championships with one goal in mind: to bring a national title back to Gainesville.
The conditions heading into Saturday’s rubber match between Ole Miss and No. 21 Florida were vastly different from the day prior. With clear skies and no weather delays, the Gators had the perfect opportunity to win their second straight SEC series in front of home fans.
Following a Friday night pitcher’s duel where both teams combined for five hits overall, many thought the same would ensue Saturday. It seemed like the pitching dominance would continue through four innings as Mississippi State was holding onto a narrow 2-0 advantage.
Coming into Saturday’s matchup, it was strength versus strength.
Thousands sprinted from the O’Connell Center to West University Avenue. The entire, blocked-off street filled with a pandemonium of Gators fans, creating a sea of orange and blue.
About 60 people gathered along Northwest 13th Street in Gainesville on Friday afternoon to protest Florida Highway Patrol’s agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Downtown Fats, more commonly known as DTF, will be shutting its doors on May 1 after nine years in business. In an April 3 Instagram announcement, the business thanked the UF community for all its support.
As a proud Florida Gator (Class of 1972) who served as editor-in-chief of The Alligator from 1971-72, I have a lifetime debt of gratitude to UF, the College of Journalism & Communications and especially to The Independent Florida Alligator.
After a two-hour lightning delay at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, it was evident that the energy had been sucked out of the stadium, and that showed on the field.
Weather delays have been the main enemy of sporting events around the world, and Florida baseball was yet another victim of one. Lighting in the area of the ballpark forced a two-hour weather delay, as the game originally scheduled for 6:30 did not see the first pitch until 8:30.
Incumbent Casey Willits could have paid an $860 qualifying fee to appear on the ballot for Gainesville’s City Commission election, the same method he used in 2022.
Like clockwork, Social 28 tenants awake to their daily alarm — hammering, drilling and shouting. While the tenants’ clocks read 7:30 a.m., their rooms still appear as if it were midnight.
Arguably no part of the Florida football roster has more top-end talent or quality depth than the wide receiver room. And throughout Spring practice, they have proven a strong case to back up that argument.
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Fresh off their 13th conference title, the Gators are headed to the 2026 NCAA Tempe Regional Final after a star-studded second-round outing. No. 3 Florida topped three other programs in Thursday’s Session II in Arizona, led by renowned performances across the board.
UF sophomore infielder Ethan Surowiec and junior infielder Cade Kurland put up elite performances behind the plate, combining for six hits, two home runs and six RBIs.