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Sophomore Johannes Ingildsen won his doubles set, but ended up losing his singles matchup that included a marathon 7-6(10) first-set loss.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

No. 8 Florida men’s tennis upset by No. 22 Florida State for second consecutive year

By Benjamin Brandt | Feb. 3, 2018

Fighting to save a fourth match point, freshman Oliver Crawford rushed the net only to watch the evening’s final ball soar right past him. The No. 22 Florida State men’s tennis team erupted in cheers after redshirt senior Lucas Poullain’s winning shot sealed the Seminoles’ victory over the No. 8-ranked Gators on Saturday in Orlando at the USTA National Campus. The 4-3 upset marks Florida’s (3-1) second consecutive loss to FSU (10-1).

Coach Mike White said the lack of identity for his team is frustrating. “We’ve got to find other ways to score other than a catch-and-shoot three,” he said.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators flop in second half against Alabama, get nothing from their bench

By Skyler Lebron | Feb. 3, 2018

When the Florida men’s basketball team isn’t hitting shots, things get ugly.

KeVaughn Allen paced the Gators with 16 points on 5-of-12 shooting, but the Crimson Tide offense wouldn't relent in the second half.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida men’s basketball team collapses against Crimson Tide for second straight SEC loss

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 3, 2018

Alabama forward Braxton Key received a pass inside the three-point line and immediately drove toward the basket. He powered through the Florida’s defense, converting a contested layup with 7:29 left in the second half to cap off an 11-0 run for the Crimson Tide.

Senior Lloydricia Cameron ran away with the shot put title at the Bayou Bengal Invitational, winning by over 2 meters.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

McFarland, Gators track and field throwers set new records at Bayou Bengal Invitational

By Alanis Thames | Feb. 2, 2018

AJ McFarland planted his feet firmly onto the floor of the Carl Maddox Field House in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, spun around multiple times and threw his way to a second consecutive record-breaking performance in the men’s weight throw.

Junior Alicia Boren and the Florida gymnastics team are in St. Louis to compete in the NCAA Championships tonight at 7. Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, California and Kentucky are the other teams competing in UF's group.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Florida gymnastics gets second SEC win against Auburn

By Alana Gomez | Feb. 2, 2018

Florida's men's and women's swimming and divings teams are competing at the Auburn Invitational from Friday to Sunday

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Gators swimmers set to compete at Auburn Invitational

By Jacob McManamon | Feb. 2, 2018

The Florida men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are in Alabama for their final invitational of the regular season today, the Auburn Invitational.

A mural dedicated to Gainesville native Tom Petty appeared on the 34th Street Wall in Gainesville, Florida following the death of the musician.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF will offer one-credit seminar on Tom Petty's life

By Elliott Nasby | Feb. 1, 2018

Thousands sing Tom Petty songs at Gator football games, and UF President Kent Fuchs and Fall graduates sang the lyrics, “I won’t back down” at commencement last December.

The Gators have lacked consistency this year. In its previous two games, Florida has been on either end of a blowout.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Worried about the Gators' recent losses? I'm not. They'll be all right.

By Skyler Lebron | Feb. 1, 2018

The Florida fan base is confused right now. And rightfully so.

The Florida gymnastics team was rattled after learning that former Team USA doctor Larry Nassar sexually abused over 265 of his patients.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Florida’s gymnasts come together over Larry Nassar scandal

By Alana Gomez | Feb. 1, 2018

When a person thinks of the word “doctor,” certain synonyms might come to mind: safety, comfort, healing. From now on, when people think of the name Larry Nassar — a man once admired and renowned by gymnasts around the world — the only image that will appear is one of pain and distrust.

Mike White wants to see his team step up its physicality against Alabama on Saturday. "Maybe we can get a guy or two to... (get) us some hard rebounds," he said.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida men’s basketball team hoping to bounce back against Crimson Tide

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 1, 2018

Mike White walked into the media room of Stegeman Coliseum on Tuesday not sure how to answer questions about his team’s shooting woes at the end of a 72-60 loss to Georgia.

Sophomore Johannes Ingildsen is ready to face Florida State again after last season’s 4-2 loss. “Everyone is fired up to get revenge,” he said.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators men’s tennis team faces Seminoles on Saturday in rematch of last year’s upset loss

By Benjamin Brandt | Feb. 1, 2018

Tied at 5-5 in a decisive third set, Johannes Ingildsen had a chance to keep the Gators alive.

"Everybody believed. Everybody trusted," coach Mike Holloway said.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida track and field teams send throwers to Louisiana for Bayou Bengal Invitational

By Alanis Thames | Feb. 1, 2018

After impressive performances from Florida’s men’s and women’s track and field teams last week at the Razorback Invitational, the Gators’ throwers are in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to compete in the Bayou Bengal Invitational today.

Senior Josie Kuhlman called Florida State “a big in-state rival” ahead of Florida’s match with the Seminoles on Saturday in Orlando. “We’re hoping for a really big crowd,” she said.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida women’s tennis team looking to continue dominance over Florida State

By River Wells | Feb. 1, 2018

The year is 2009. The month is February.

From left: Ian Green, Janae Moodie and Revel Lubin. The three black student candidates are running for student body president in a three-party race.

NEWS | FEATURES

Bigger than Us: Three black UF students vie for president

By David Hoffman | Feb. 1, 2018

Pamela Bingham had never been called the N-word in her life — until her freshman year at UF.

METRO

City and county commissions debate representation on development board

By Amanda Rosa | Feb. 1, 2018

City of Gainesville and Alachua County commissioners are in disagreement over a bill in the Florida House of Representatives.

A girl stares out the window of an Alachua County school bus on West University Avenue.

METRO

Local officials consider initiatives to boost funding for public schools

By Jessica Giles | Feb. 1, 2018

Local officials are considering several ways to raise money for Alachua County Public Schools facilities.

NEWS | CAMPUS

A UF art exhibit is allowing sexual assault survivors the chance to respond to 'what were you wearing?'

By Stephanie Gonzalez | Feb. 1, 2018

They were doubted, humiliated and victimized with the question, “what were you wearing?” Now, sexual assault survivors are responding.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF President Fuchs, state leaders urge Congress to protect Dreamers

By Jessica Giles | Feb. 1, 2018

Since September, Michell Hernandez has been counting down the days.

A rendition of Gamma Phi Beta's new house, located at 1251 SW 9th Ave., which will be completed in August. Construction on the $10.5 million house started in Fall 2017.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Here are the new Greek houses being built at UF

By Rachel Porter | Feb. 1, 2018

Nearly three years after being established at UF, Gamma Phi Beta will have its $10.5 million house completed in August.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels: Feb. 2, 2018

Feb. 1, 2018

Ah, flu season. The undesirable yet familiar scents of hand sanitizer and DayQuil fill the air. Sniffling noses and phlegm-filled coughs can be heard all throughout campus.

COVID-19