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SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Struggling offense proves good enough

By EDEN OTERO | Mar. 23, 2014

The struggle is real for Florida’s offense.

Scottie Wilbekin drives the lane Saturday in Florida's 61-45 victory over Pitt.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wilbekin propels Florida past Pitt for Sweet 16 appearance

By LANDON WATNICK< | Mar. 22, 2014

ORLANDO — After Scottie Wilbekin failed to impress throughout his team’s lackluster win against No. 16 seed Albany on Thursday, the senior point guard took it as a personal challenge to elevate his game.

NEWS

Swamp of Love: What break-up?

By Elena Hoogland | Mar. 22, 2014

Ah, break-ups. The lovely emotions and thoughts that come with feeling like yesterday’s trash, thrown into the garbage truck well on its way to the land of the other dumpees.

Patric Young, who finished with a season-high four blocks, guards Pitt's Josh Newkirk during Florida's 61-45 victory on Saturday.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Frontcourt propels Gators in win over Pitt

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Mar. 22, 2014

ORLANDO — In a game where he scored just seven points, missed eight of his 11 shots and went to the free-throw line only twice, Patric Young still found a way to be a dominant force for the Gators.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida opens series with win over Texas A&M

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 21, 2014

Florida (15-7, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) opened its first SEC road series with an extra-inning, 5-3 win against Texas A&M (15-8, 1-3 SEC) on Friday night at Blue Bell Park in College Station, Texas.

NEWS | CAMPUS

No rally for Gators

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 21, 2014

No. 1 Florida is used to coming from behind this season.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS

Florida rolls in SEC victory

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 21, 2014

After a dismal doubles performance against Georgia, Florida resolved to improve in that area heading into a long week of practice.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS

Gators cruise after clinching doubles point

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Mar. 21, 2014

Florida finished off Auburn with a clean 4-0 sweep Friday evening at the Ring Tennis Complex to push its Southeastern Conference record to 3-2.

Kasey Hill drives down the court during Florida’s 67-55 win against Albany in the in the Amway Center in Orlando on Thursday. Hill scored 10 points in the second-round game of the NCAA Tournament against the Great Danes.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida survives Albany onslaught, advances to third round

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Mar. 20, 2014

ORLANDO — With the game tied at 39 with just more than 14 minutes to play, Florida was faced with the daunting possibility of becoming the first No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 seed in NCAA Tournament history.

Scottie Wilbekin drives down the court during UF’s 67-55 win against Albany on Thursday in Orlando.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Close game disappoints Florida guards

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Mar. 20, 2014

ORLANDO — Sitting at their lockers a foot apart from one another, Scottie Wilbekin and Michael Frazier II had the same look of dejection on their face.

Brett Morales pitches during Florida’s loss against Maryland on Feb. 15, 2014, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

UF freshmen struggling early

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 20, 2014

A.J. Puk watched his cousin play against his adopted school Thursday afternoon.

Kelsey Stewart runs toward third base during Florida’s 6-0 win against Jacksonville on Feb. 19, 2014, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators look to leadoff hitter to stem the Tide

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 20, 2014

Following a midweek win against Central Connecticut State, No. 1 Florida (29-2, 4-2 Southeastern Conference) returns to SEC action when it starts a three-game home series against No. 9 Alabama (25-4, 6-0 SEC) tonight at 6 p.m.

Kourtney Keegan swings at the ball during Florida’s 7-0 win against Florida State on Feb. 18 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators aim to rebound after loss against Bulldogs

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 20, 2014

Almost a week after dropping its first Southeastern Conference contest and third dual match on the road, Florida could use a win today when it travels to Auburn.

Senior Elizabeth Beisel competes in the 200-yard butterfly during Florida’s match against Auburn on Jan. 25 in the O’Connell Center. Beisel will compete in the 400 IM today.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

UF in eighth after first day of NCAA Championships

By Logan McGuire | Mar. 20, 2014

Ten swimmers and two relays from the No. 8 Gators women’s swimming and diving team competed in Day 1 of the NCAA Championships in Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday. Despite setting three school records, the only finals appearance Florida made was in the 400-yard medley relay.

Mary-Sean Wilcox defends a shotduring UF’s win against Cincinnati on Feb. 23 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Sophomore goalkeeper coming up big in limited playing time

By EDEN OTERO | Mar. 20, 2014

The final 10 minutes of a game can contain more pressure than the first 50 minutes combined for a goalkeeper.

Founder and CEO of Buzzfeed Jonah Peretti spoke Thursday evening in the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Peretti discussed the evolution of the media landscape, journalism and his personal career.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed creator, tells UF the secret to going viral

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Mar. 20, 2014

With cute dog pictures galore, BuzzFeed’s creator Jonah Peretti brought his website’s signature charm to UF Thursday night.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville City Commission votes to bar minors from places that serve alcohol

By Hanna Marcus | Mar. 20, 2014

The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday night to approve a recommendation that would prohibit minors in establishments that serve alcohol. It also heard a final report about changing the city’s bus transportation system.

NEWS | CAMPUS

House OKs in-state tuition for undocumented students

By Matthew Hoeck | Mar. 20, 2014

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House passed a bill Thursday night expanding the rights of undocumented students to receive in-state tuition.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Newly released UPD report shares details of March 3 stabbing

By Jenna Lyons | Mar. 20, 2014

University Police recently released a detailed report of the March 3 stabbing of UF employee Clifford Preston near Leigh Hall.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF group celebrates International Happiness Day, meditates

By Megan Kelly | Mar. 20, 2014

Thirteen people meditated their way to happiness Thursday in a study room on the second floor of Library West.

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