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A.J. Puk pitches during Florida's 7-2 loss to Miami on Feb. 21, 2015, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Kentucky snaps Florida’s 17-game winning streak

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 26, 2016

It started with Evan White.

UF's Nicole Graziano (right) makes a play on the ball during Florida's 16-6 win over Dartmouth on Feb. 27, 2016.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF lacrosse overpowers Vanderbilt to open conference play

By Kyle Brutman | Mar. 26, 2016

The No. 2 Florida Lacrosse team went on an offensive frenzy Saturday to open up Big East conference play.

Kelly Barnhill pitches during the second game of UF's doubleheader sweep of Jacksonville on Feb. 27, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

No. 1 Florida breezes through No. 7 LSU to sweep weekend series

By Brian Lee | Mar. 26, 2016

After losing its regular-season series to LSU at home last season, the Florida softball team knew its three-game set in Baton Rouge would provide a significant challenge.

Caeleb Dressel races in the 400 meter freestyle relay during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida swimmers see success, drop to third at NCAAs

By Sean Doty | Mar. 26, 2016

For the first time this week, Florida’s consistency was not good enough.

Jayla Bostic talks with throws coach Steve Lemke after one of her hammer throw attempts during the Tom Jones Memorial Invite on April 19, 2014, at Percy Beard Track.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Gators track and field has pair of winners on Friday

By Lauren Staff | Mar. 26, 2016

Florida had a pair of first places finishes on Friday at the Cardinal and Gold Challenge hosted by the University of Southern California.

Nicole DeWitt bats during UF's 2-1 win against UNF on April 1, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida sweeps doubleheader against LSU

By Matt Brannon | Mar. 26, 2016

Nicole DeWitt blocked it all out.

Gordon Watson hits an underhand volley during Florida men's tennis' 4-3 loss to Ole Miss on Jan. 31, 2015 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gordon Watson clinches Florida’s 4-3 win over Mississippi State

By Dylan Dixon | Mar. 25, 2016

It was a situation the Florida men’s tennis team had failed to convert on all spring: winning the final singles point of a dual match with the score tied 3-3.

Nelson Maldonado bats during Florida's 4-3 win against Missouri on March 18, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Nelson Maldonado hits two home runs as Gators beat Kentucky

By Luis Torres | Mar. 25, 2016

Nelson Maldonado is building a reputation of coming through with big hits in opportune times.

UF coach Jim McElwain points to the crowd during Gator Walk prior to Florida's 20-14 overtime win against Florida Atlantic on Nov. 21, 2015.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF raises coach Jim McElwain's salary

By GRAHAM HACK | Mar. 25, 2016

Jim McElwain is getting a raise.

Logan Shore pitches during Florida's 4-3 win over Missouri on March 18, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Dominant Florida baseball meets Kentucky on road

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 24, 2016

The No. 1 Gators (22-1, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) are off to their best start in school history.

Florida receiver Ahmad Fulwood catches a pass during the first day of Spring practice on March 9, 2016, at the Sanders Practice Field.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Notebook: McElwain confident in receivers

By Ethan Bauer | Mar. 24, 2016

When Florida needed someone to step up in passing situations last season, two specific players — Jake McGee and Antonio Callaway — often did.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF men’s golf looking to rebound after disappointing finish

By Ray Boone | Mar. 24, 2016

Jorge Garcia walked to the first tee with confidence.

Florida coach Mike White calls out instructions to his team during Florida's 88-79 loss to Kentucky on March 1, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Column: Despite missing out on NCAAs, Mike White's first year was positive

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Mar. 24, 2016

In his first season, Mike White wanted to be competitive, and he wanted to have a chance.

Kayli Kvistad follows through on a swing during Florida's doubleheader sweep against Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida softball to face LSU this weekend in Baton Rouge

By Brian Lee | Mar. 24, 2016

The last time the UF softball team faced LSU in the regular season, the Tigers won the series by taking two out of three games on the road.

Caeleb Dressel touches the wall at the end of his leg of the 400 meter freestyle relay during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida, Caeleb Dressel break records on Day 2 of NCAA meet

By Sean Doty | Mar. 24, 2016

Two weeks ago, after 13 Florida swimmers qualified for the NCAA Championships, UF swimming coach Gregg Troy said his team would need to be at its best in Atlanta.

Caroline Fitzgerald runs toward the net during Florida's 16-6 win over Dartmouth on Feb. 27, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators lacrosse hoping to return to winning ways

By Kyle Brutman | Mar. 24, 2016

The No. 2 Florida lacrosse team will open up Big East conference play against Vanderbilt at home Saturday at noon.

UF coach Mike Holloway smiles during the 2015 Florida Relays at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida track and field expecting success at upcoming meets

By Lauren Staff | Mar. 24, 2016

When one of his athletes puts on a Florida track uniform, coach Mike Holloway expects them to represent his program with excellence.

UF men's tennis coach Bryan Shelton looks on during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF men's tennis looking to continue hot streak against Mississippi State

By Dylan Dixon | Mar. 24, 2016

The Florida men’s tennis team’s aspirations of winning a conference title last season ended abruptly in the quarterfinals of the 2015 Southeastern Conference Tournament, when UF fell to Mississippi State.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF to draw laughs at first Improv Invitational

By Renee Wilson | Mar. 24, 2016

UF’s Treble Makers will host nine other teams from across Florida for a new improvisational comedy invitational this weekend.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Play to promote peace in Palestine for solidarity month

By Cecilia Lemus | Mar. 24, 2016

Students for Justice in Palestine is using art to promote peace.

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