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Coach Tim Walton signals to a base runner during Florida’s 3-1 victory against Auburn on April 14, 2012 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Walton has started freshman Taylor Schwarz at first base in every Southeastern Conference game.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

UF drops first SEC game

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Mar. 9, 2013

Sophomore Briana Little has been locked in against Auburn.

Alexandra Cercone returns a volley. Cercone propelled Florida to a 7-0 victory against South Carolina on Saturday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida beats South Carolina in shutout victory

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Mar. 9, 2013

Alexandra Cercone has proved she can battle when it counts.

Shannon Gilroy fights for possession against Penn State on May 19, 2012. Gilroy scored five goals in Florida's 14-9 win against No. 13 Dartmouth on Saturday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators stay perfect with comeback win

Mar. 9, 2013

No. 13 Dartmouth held a 16-game regular-season home streak coming into Saturday against No. 2 Florida.

Forward Erik Murphy passes the ball during Florida’s 77-44 win against Georgia on Jan. 9 in the O’Connell Center. Murphy scored 17 points in Florida's 61-57 loss at Kentucky on Saturday.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

No. 11 Florida falls on road at Kentucky

By LANDON WATNICK | Mar. 9, 2013

After taking a 57-50 lead against Kentucky with 7:36 left, Florida went scoreless for the remainder of the contest.

Marquis Dendy competes in the triple jump at the the Tom Jones Memorial Classic on April 21, 2012.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators break records at first day of SEC Indoor Championships

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 8, 2013

Florida sophomore jumper Marquis Dendy leaped to a national championship and new school record in the men’s long jump Friday in Fayetteville, Ark., with a NCAA-leading distance of 8.28 meters, Dendy topped his own school record of 8.25 meters set two weeks ago in the same building.

Senior Vickash Ramjit runs to third base during Florida’s 8-3 loss to Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday at McKethan Stadium. Ramjit had two hits in Florida's 4-1 loss to Indiana on Friday.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Indiana snaps Florida's four-game winning streak

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Mar. 8, 2013

Indiana didn’t need any extra bases on Friday.

Junior Florent Diep strikes the ball during Florida’s 5-2 victory against Miami on Jan. 19 at Linder Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Diep unable to lead Gators to victory

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Mar. 8, 2013

For the third straight match, the outcome for the Gators men’s tennis team came down to the final singles pairing.

Bailey Castro bats during an exhibition against Santa Fe on Nov. 7, 2012, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Castro struck out in a key spot in Florida's 7-3 win against Florida State on Wednesday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida shuts out Auburn in series opener

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Mar. 8, 2013

The No. 4 Gators (24-1) began Southeastern Conference play with a bang on Friday night.

T.J. Vogel watches one of his drives during a tournament last spring. Vogel will begin competition at The Masters today.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida battles weather in first round

By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 8, 2013

The Florida men’s golf team had to face the elements once again in the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters in Las Vegas.

Sydney Moss (40) pivots in Florida’s 52-44 loss to South Carolina on Jan. 20 in the O’Connell Center. Moss scored a career-high 22 points in Florida's 82-73 loss to Tennessee on Friday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida falls to Tennessee in third round of SEC Tournament

Mar. 8, 2013

Florida remembered the disappointment from an overtime loss to Tennessee earlier this season.

Junior point guard Jaterra Bonds (10) shoots during Florida’s 62-57 loss to Georgia on Feb. 17 in the O’Connell Center. Bonds scored 17 points in Florida's 64-59 victory against Arkansas in the SEC Tournament on Thursday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators defeat Arkansas in SEC Tournament

Mar. 7, 2013

Close games have been a nightmare for coach Amanda Butler and the Gators this season.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Vinson provides the Gators relief in walk-off win; Shafer stays hot at plate

By ADAM PINCUS | Mar. 6, 2013

Coach Kevin O’Sullivan met with freshman right-hander Mike Vinson on Wednesday morning. Vinson struggled while facing two batters in Jacksonville and hadn’t consistently thrown strikes all year.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Connor Mitchell delivers game-winning hit against Dolphins

By ADAM PINCUS | Mar. 6, 2013

Unlike his teammates, Connor Mitchell didn’t have any opportunities to waste. The redshirt sophomore singled home Vickash Ramjit on the first pitch he saw for a walk-off win against Jacksonville.

Gators sophomore Lauren Haeger pitches during a game last season. The sophomore helped Florida beat No. 1 Alabama 8-4 on Wednesday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

No. 4 Florida upsets No. 1 Alabama

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Mar. 6, 2013

The last time Lauren Haeger pitched against Alabama, she left the circle early and was relieved by Hannah Rogers after surrendering eight runs in the Southeastern Conference Championship game.

Senior guard Kenny Boynton walks back to play defense after scoring during Florida’s 69-52 victory against Kentucky on Feb. 12 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators win outright SEC title with victory against Vanderbilt

Mar. 6, 2013

Despite an inauspicious two-week stretch that saw Florida go just 2-2 and draw the ire of coach Billy Donovan, the Gators took a commanding step closer to their ultimate goal on Wednesday night.

Sophomore pitcher Johnny Magliozzi pumps his fist after striking out Samford’s Tommy Corbin on March 20, 2011. Magliozzi has a 2-0 record with a 3.07 ERA and two saves in 14.2 innings this season.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators' Johnny Magliozzi continues hot streak; Cody Dent replaces Richie Martin

By ADAM PINCUS | Mar. 5, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Johnny Magliozzi struts out to the mound every appearance as “Wild Thing” blares from the speakers. With his season so far, the tune from “Major League” doesn’t suit him. Sure the right-hander from Boston has the same bravado Ricky Vaughn terrorized hitters with. But, the sophomore pounds the strike zone and rarely finds himself behind a batter. He’s bought into the Sully System and it’s time Florida’s relievers take his lead.

Kitty Cullen attempts a shot during Florida's 14-7 win against Northwestern on May 5 at Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Seaon-high run spurs Gators win

Mar. 5, 2013

After jumping to an 8-4 lead against No. 12 Loyola in the second half, the second-ranked Gators found themselves on their heels.

Sophomore Casey Turgeon attempts a slide into third against Bethune-Cookman last season as Nick Johnson receives the throw. Turgeon and freshman Harrison Bader carried the Florida offense on Tuesday night in Jacksonville. Bader had his first career three-hit game.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Turgeon, Bader ignite Gators in road win against Dolphins

By ADAM PINCUS | Mar. 5, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An injury to Florida's starting shortstop forced Kevin O’Sullivan to shuffle his lineup. Judging from their performance against Jacksonville, the Gators have found another potent pair at the top.

Freshman shortstop Richie Martin attempts to steal third base during Florida’s 16-5 win against Duke on Sunday at McKethan Stadium. Martin left Florida's 6-3 series-clinching win against Miami on Sunday after beating hit by a pitch in the hand.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida drops Miami, collects series win

By ADAM PINCUS | Mar. 3, 2013

After two nights of biting cold and mixed results, Florida (5-7) cruised to a 6-3 home win Sunday afternoon to clinch their fourth-straight series against Miami (10-2).

Sydney Moss (40) attempts a pass during Florida’s 68-57 loss to Vanderbilt on Thursday in the O’Connell Center. Moss notched her third career double-double in Florida's 67-56 loss at South Carolina on Sunday.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators fall to Gamecocks in reglar season finale

Mar. 3, 2013

With one final chance to bolster their resume prior to the Southeastern Conference Tournament, the Gators fell short in their regular season finale on Sunday.

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