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The Florida gymnastics team huddles after finishing fourth at the NCAA Gymnastics Super Six on April 16, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

UF gymnastics drops four-peat bid, finishes fourth

By Alejandro López | Apr. 16, 2016

It was too little, too late.

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

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Kvistad paces Gators softball to doubleheader sweep over Louisiana-Lafayette

By Brian Lee | Apr. 16, 2016

In the bottom of the first inning in the second game of No. 1 Florida’s doubleheader against No. 5 Louisiana-Lafayette, cleanup hitter Kayli Kvistad walked into the batter’s box with two runners on base.

Sam Horsfield hits a shot during Round 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Men’s golf slips on Day 2 of SEC Championship

By Ray Boone | Apr. 16, 2016

After Saturday’s round of the Southeastern Conference Championship, the Florida men’s golf team finds itself well back entering the final round of competition in St. Simons, Georgia.

Sammi Burgess makes a play on the ball during Florida's 14-4 loss on March 19, 2016 Maryland at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

UF lacrosse storms past Villanova

By Kyle Brutman | Apr. 16, 2016

The No. 2 Florida lacrosse team clinched a berth in the Big East Tournament Saturday with a 14-4 win over Villanova.

Peter Alonso celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during Florida's win against Texas A&M on April 1, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Alonso home run lifts Florida baseball to series sweep over Arkansas

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 16, 2016

Peter Alonso provided the spark.

Bridget Sloan performs her floor routine during the first session of the NCAA Championship Semifinals on April 15, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF gymnastics advances to NCAA Super Six

By Alejandro López | Apr. 16, 2016

Following a semifinal-leading score of 197.475, the Florida Gators gymnastics team has booked its ticket to Saturday’s Super Six at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

UF’s Brianna Morgan returns a serve during Florida’s win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators women's tennis clinch SEC regular-season title

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 16, 2016

In her final season at Florida, senior Brianna Morgan has been through it all.

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

NEWS | CAMPUS

Diego Hidalgo leads Gators men's tennis to 7-0 win over Kentucky

By Dylan Dixon | Apr. 16, 2016

Florida men’s tennis player Diego Hidalgo has been on a roll, winning eight of his last nine singles contests entering the week.

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

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Shore propels Gators to win over Arkansas

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 15, 2016

Logan Shore accomplished a feat no Florida pitcher has done in more than 30 years on Friday night.

Maria Torres tees off during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida women’s golf team sits in second at SEC tournament

By Alfredo Morales | Apr. 15, 2016

The first day of the Southeastern Conference Tournament ended Friday with No. 8 Florida in second place at 4 over par..

Freshman Gordon Neale hits a ball during Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at the Mark Bostic Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

UF men’s golf sits in third at SEC Championship

By Ray Boone | Apr. 15, 2016

At the end of Round 1 of the Southeastern Conference Championship, the Florida men’s golf team finds itself in a familiar position.

Adrian Burde celebrates with Florida gymnasts during UF's loss to LSU on Feb. 26, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

People Person: Adrian Burde helping UF gymnastics reach potential

By Alejandro López | Apr. 14, 2016

At first, he’s hard to notice.

UF's A.J. Puk pitches during Florida's 8-4 win on Feb. 20, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Big fourth inning lifts Gators to series-opening win over Arkansas

By Luis Torres | Apr. 14, 2016

Florida’s offense was asleep for the first three innings on Thursday night.

Sam Horsfield watches his ball roll toward the cup during Day 1 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 20, 2016, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Tough field awaits UF men’s golf at SEC Championships

By Ray Boone | Apr. 14, 2016

On Sunday, Sam Horsfield worked on his short game.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators women’s golf begins play at the SEC Championship

By Alfredo Morales | Apr. 14, 2016

Today, Florida will begin the Southeastern Conference Championship in Birmingham, Alabama — its first test of the postseason.

Chase Perez-Blanco returns a ball during Florida's win against Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF men’s tennis closes regular season with pair of SEC matchups

By Dylan Dixon | Apr. 14, 2016

With postseason play set to begin in five days, the Florida men’s tennis team still has one more order of business before its regular season concludes this weekend.