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Dorian Finney-Smith goes for a layup during Florida's win against Arkansas on Jan. 30, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida falls to ‘Bama as shooting woes worsen

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Feb. 13, 2016

Florida’s offense hit a new low on Saturday night.

Diego Hidalgo returns a serve during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida topples Furman, ends two game losing streak

By Dylan Dixon | Feb. 13, 2016

It has been a good week for Florida’s men’s tennis team.

Taylore Fuller fist-bumps coach Tim Walton as she rounds third base after hitting a home run on May 18 against USF.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida softball run rules Michigan

By Brian Lee | Feb. 13, 2016

It was supposed to be a clash between the two top teams in the country — a rematch of last season’s dramatic Women’s College World Series — when No. 1 Florida squared off against No. 2 Michigan in the USF Wilson-DeMarini Tournament in Tampa on Saturday.

The Florida lacrosse team celebrates Sammi Burgess' game-winning goal during UF's 12-11 win over Michigan on Saturday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Last second goal lifts Florida lacrosse over Michigan

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Feb. 13, 2016

Shayna Pirreca saved the day.

Roland Thornqvist watches on as his team competes in singles during their win against South Florida on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Coach shaves face, UF women's tennis grooms winning streak against Baylor

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 13, 2016

The Gators must've really wanted their coach to shave.

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

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators track and field sees success on first day of weekend meet

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 13, 2016

Friday was a busy night for UF’s No. 1 men and No. 4 women’s track and field teams, who posted six top-16 Division I times at both the Tyson Invitational and the Iowa State Classic.

Delanie Gourley pitches during Florida's 14-10 loss to LSU on March 14, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida holds Illinois State scoreless in season opener

By Matt Brannon | Feb. 12, 2016

After winning back-to-back national championships, Florida entered the 2016 season hoping to pick up where it left off.

Bridget Sloan performs on the uneven parallel bars during Florida's win against Arkansas on Feb. 12, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators trounce Razorbacks at Link to Pink meet

By Alejandro López | Feb. 12, 2016

Heading into Friday’s meet, the Gators gymnastics team was at a crossroads.

Florida's Carla Batchelor attempts a layup during UF's 85-79 win over Kentucky on Jan. 31, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators unable to keep up with top-ranked 'Cocks

By Ethan Bauer | Feb. 11, 2016

Florida’s game against South Carolina on Thursday night started well enough.

JJ Schwarz rounds third base during Florida's win against Florida Atlantic in the 2015 NCAA Regionals at McKethan Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

JJ Schwarz swinging to sidestep sophomore slump for UF baseball

By Patrick Pinak | Feb. 11, 2016

JJ Schwarz doesn’t believe in the sophomore slump.

Devin Robinson dunks during Florida's 87-83 win over Arkansas on Feb. 3, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida men's basketball hosts 'Bama on Saturday

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 11, 2016

The Florida basketball team has been nearly unbeatable at home this season.

UF coach Jenny Rowland fist-bumps with Alex McMurtry during Florida's win over Alabama on Jan. 29, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

UF gymnastics hoping to avoid losing streak against Arkansas

By Alejandro López | Feb. 11, 2016

Beginning at 6:45, tonight’s Link to Pink gymnastics meet will feature a dash of Razorback Red as No. 9 Arkansas readies to take on the No. 2 Gators in the O’Connell Center.

Sights from Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium June 4, 2015, as the UF softball team returned home from Oklahoma City as back-to-back national champions.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators softball opens season, three-peat attempt at tourney

By Matt Brannon | Feb. 11, 2016

For the Florida softball team, the journey to its third consecutive national championship begins tonight. And for the third consecutive year, the campaign kicks off in South Florida.

Jan Switkowski races in the 200 meter butterfly during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida swimming and diving preparing for SEC Championships

By Sean Doty | Feb. 11, 2016

The Southeastern Conference Championships: 12 teams swimming for conference glory.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Veteran defense helping Florida lacrosse

By Kyle Brutman | Feb. 11, 2016

Florida lost last year’s leader in caused turnovers after the graduation of Shannon Gilroy.

UF’s Najee Glass races the final leg of the 4x400-meter relay to close out the 2015 Florida Relays on April 4, 2015, at the Percy Beard Track.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF track and field teams split up for Valentine’s Day weekend

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 11, 2016

This Valentine’s Day weekend, athletes from Florida’s No. 1 men’s and No. 4 women’s track and field teams are splitting up between two meets: the Tyson Invitational and the Iowa State Classic.