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Senior forward Erik Murphy (33) attempts a pass during Florida’s 69-52 win against Kentucky on Feb. 12 in the O’Connell Center. The Chicago Bulls selected Murphy 49th overall on Thursday night in the 2013 NBA Draft. 
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Gators aiming to maintain quality with shot selection

With a little more than a minute left in the first half of Florida’s 69-52 win against Kentucky, junior Scottie Wilbekin passed the ball to redshirt senior Mike Rosario after struggling to get open. Seconds after getting the ball, Rosario had Kentucky’s Jon Hood guarding him at the arc.


Brandon Russakis, 29, a mechanical engineering junior, pins Josh Weinberg, 20, a biology sophomore, at wrestling practice at Southwest Recreation Center on Thursday night.
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Athletes wrestle with Olympic drop

In the wake of the International Olympics Committee’s decision earlier this week to drop wrestling from the 2020 games, Gainesville athletes and experts are expressing concern over the impacts of the decision.


Junior forward Casey Prather (24) attempts a shot during Florida’s 69-52 win against Kentucky on Tuesday in the O’Connell Center.
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Junior holding UF together

Three months ago, no one knew when Casey Prather would begin his junior season. After suffering a pair of concussions in the preseason, Prather didn’t play until Nov. 23 — Florida’s fifth game. 


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SNAP app frustrates some riders

As the Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol prepares to become an application-only-based system, SNAP users at UF without a smartphone might find themselves waiting outside for a very long time.


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UF launches sustainability campaign

One year ago, Donna Rudnicki used to drive everywhere. But after Rudnicki learned more about the effects of pollution on the environment, she decided to switch from four wheels to two.


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