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Bailey Castro bats during UF's win against UNF on April 1 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida softball extends winning streak at Missouri

By Patrick Pinak | May 2, 2015

Missouri’s fences couldn’t contain Bailey Castro.

Shannon Gilroy runs toward the net during Florida's 12-11 loss to Stony Brook on March 17 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Gilroy scored two goals in Sunday's 11-6 loss to UNC.

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Florida lacrosse wins Big East tournament championship

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | May 2, 2015

The Florida Gators are the Big East Tournament champions.

Freshman Jeremy Vasquez runs toward first base during Florida's 7-4 win against Alabama on March 28 at McKethan Stadium.

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Freshman helps Florida even series with Georgia

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 2, 2015

Jeremy Vasquez stood calm, cool, and collected in the batter’s box during the ninth inning on Saturday.

UF coach Kevin O'Sullivan watches from outside the dugout during the Gators' 9-7 loss to Southern Miss. in game one of NCAA Super Regional play in McKethan stadium Saturday, June 6, 2009. O'Sullivan and the Gators were eliminated from the 2014 NCAA Tournament in the regional round on Saturday.

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Florida overwhelmed by Georgia in road battle

By IAN COHEN | May 1, 2015

Harrison Bader slumped his shoulders.

Kytra Hunter performs her floor exercise during Florida's 197.60-196.950 win against Georgia on Jan. 30 in the O'Connell Center. Hunter was named the 2015 Honda Sports Award recipient for gymnastics on Friday.

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Kytra Hunter receives 2015 Honda Sports Award for gymnastics

By GRAHAM HACK | May 1, 2015

Kytra Hunter has earned yet another honor in what has been a truly remarkable senior season.

Dante Fowler Jr. hypes up the crowd during Florida's 28-20 win in the Birmingham Bowl against East Carolina on Jan. 3 at Legion Field. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Fowler No. 3 overall in the 2015 NFL Draft on Thursday.

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Dante Fowler drafted No. 3 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars

By GRAHAM HALL | Apr. 30, 2015

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Dante Fowler Jr. with the No. 3 overall pick on Thursday night.

Shannon Gilroy runs toward the net during Florida's 12-11 loss to Stony Brook on March 17 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida lacrosse blows out Villanova, secures spot in Big East title game

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Apr. 30, 2015

Florida didn’t want to lose another game in Storrs, Connecticut.

Billy Donovan looks down the court during Florida's 66-49 win against Tennessee on Feb. 28 in the O'Connell Center. Donovan will be named the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Billy Donovan departing Florida for NBA

By Luis Torres | Apr. 30, 2015

Billy Donovan will be named the next head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources confirmed on Thursday.

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UF chapter of Zeta Beta Tau to close

Apr. 28, 2015

The UF chapter of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity will close following reported misconduct toward a group of disabled veterans in Panama City Beach, UF announced Tuesday.

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UF names next law school dean

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 27, 2015

Laura Ann Rosenbury will be the next dean of UF’s Levin College of Law starting July 1, UF announced Monday.

Eli Carter dribbles during Florida's 68-61 loss to No. 1 Kentucky on Feb. 7 in the O'Connell Center. Carter announced on Monday that he would transfer from UF.

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Eli Carter to transfer from Florida

By GRAHAM HALL | Apr. 27, 2015

The Florida men’s basketball team will be without redshirt junior Eli Carter next season, the university announced Monday.

Dalton Guthrie swings at a pitch during Florida's 8-7 win against Fairfield on March 10 at McKethan Stadium. Guthrie scored the go-ahead run for Florida in its 9-7 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

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Florida denies Kentucky sweep in series finale

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 26, 2015

Harrison Bader walked up to the plate, kicked the dirt off his bat and squared his shoulders towards the mound.

Lauren Haeger pitches during UF's win against UNF on April 1 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida softball finishes home regular season with win over Texas A&M

By Luis Torres | Apr. 26, 2015

The Florida softball team made a habit of digging itself into a hole in its series against Texas A&M.

UF's Richie Martin follows through on his swing during Florida's 12-5 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

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Kentucky takes series as Florida baseball’s rally falls short

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 25, 2015

Richie Martin stood at the plate with the game on the line.

Taylore Fuller bats during Florida's 8-0 win against Indiana on Feb. 22, 2014 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Junior comes up big on Senior Day as Florida softball beats Texas A&M

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 25, 2015

It may have been senior day for the Gators on Saturday, but a junior stole the show.

UF's Lauren Haeger pitches during Florida's 5-0 win against Florida State on April 22, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Haeger, Stewart lead UF softball comeback against Aggies

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 25, 2015

Lauren Haeger’s perfect season looked like it was in jeopardy Friday night.

UF's Logan Shore pitches during Florida's 14-3 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on April 11, 2015 at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida baseball blanked by Kentucky

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 24, 2015

Florida’s hitters looked lost against Kentucky’s Zack Brown.

Chris Walker jumps for the opening tipoff during Florida's 72-47 win against Mississippi State on Jan. 10, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

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Chris Walker declares for NBA Draft

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 24, 2015

Chris Walker is cutting his time with the Florida men’s basketball team short.

Rhonda Faehn watches her team compete during Florida's win against Georgia on Jan. 30. UF hired Faehn's replacement on Saturday.

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Rhonda Faehn steps down as head coach of UF gymnastics

By GRAHAM HACK | Apr. 24, 2015

Rhonda Faehn is stepping down as UF’s gymnastics coach.

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UF Zeta Beta Tau under investigation

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Apr. 23, 2015

The Zeta Beta Tau fraternity chapter at UF is under investigation after members reportedly insulted veterans during a formal this past weekend in Panama City Beach.