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Florida's Micah Handlogten blocks Miami's Malik Reneau from scoring during the Jacksonville Hoops Showdown at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.

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Florida's frontcourt etches historic start to the season

By Jeffrey Serber | Nov. 25

Florida's front court has had two players log a double-double in its last four games.

Florida hockey suffered its worst loss of the season in a series-splitting match against the Volunteers on Sunday.

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UF hockey blown out by Tennessee, splits weekend series

By Daniela Ortiz | Nov. 25

The Vols controlled possession from the opening puck drop and overwhelmed the Gators on Saturday.

Florida guard/forward Me'Arah O'Neal (8) celebrates with Florida guard Laila Reynolds (13) during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Jacksonville, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Laila Reynolds steps up in Liv McGill’s absence to secure UF’s first road win at FAU

By Amanda Roman | Nov. 24

Although Florida women’s basketball was without its top scorer, Liv McGill, the team secured its first road win of the season against FAU, spearheaded by Laila Reynolds’ 17 points.

Preston Damsky, a UF law student, received a verdict in court on appeal on his expulsion over social media posts.

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Judge rules in favor of UF law student expelled for antisemitic social media posts

By Maria Avlonitis | Nov. 24

A federal judge ruled today in favor of Preston Damsky, a former UF law student who was expelled from the university after posting antisemitic statements on X.

Jeremy Jin hits a backhand shot in the Gators men's tennis team's match against the Citadel on Friday, January 19, 2024.

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Florida’s NCAA Championships run comes up just short in the doubles semifinals

By Hunter DeLauder | Nov. 24

Florida wraps up the fall preseason, coming up just short of securing a doubles title at the NCAA Championships this past weekend.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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‘Continue to keep going’: Lagway, Baugh look ahead as dismal 2025 season nears end

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 24

The 2025 season has been a nightmare for Florida football, but the program's leaders have remained positive amidst the chaos.

Gators outside hitter Jordyn Byrd (14) passes the ball during a match against Vanderbilt at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida, on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.

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Gators volleyball falls to Tennessee in SEC Tournament Quarterfinals

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 23

Florida’s run in the SEC Volleyball Tournament came to an end Sunday.

Florida cross country had a historically good performance at the NCAA Championship on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo.

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Florida cross country earns four All-American honors at NCAA Championships

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Nov. 23

Up from the muddy, beaten-down grass of the Gans Creek Cross Country Course arose one of the best championship performances in Florida cross country history Saturday morning.

As AI art becomes more popular, many artists worry their jobs could be replaced by computers.

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UF hosted an AI art competition. Not all students are on board.

By Christopher Rodriguez | Nov. 23

Hosted on Oct. 27, Gator Create 2025 encouraged students to show how “human imagination can be enhanced by AI tools” and featured a grand prize of $199, with smaller prizes offered to category winners.

Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) torched the Gators' defense with 116 rushing yards and two touchdowns at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Gators embarrassed by Volunteers amid broken season

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 22

Florida hadn’t lost a game to Tennessee at home since 2003.

Michael McCoy slaps the puck during the Gators' match against the ERAU Eagles on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Community First Igloo in Jacksonville, Fla. / Photo by Ryan Friedenberg

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UF hockey opens rivalry weekend with win against Tennessee

By Daniela Ortiz | Nov. 22

Florida's victory marks a stark turnaround from last season, where the Gators were swept by the Ice Vols in the regular season.

Florida swimmer Leah DeGeorge swims in the Gators' 207-83 win against the Florida Atlantic Owls Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.

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Florida swim rallies behind Liendo, Rabb in Georgia Fall Invite

By Riley Orovitz | Nov. 22

Florida dominated in the pool in this week’s four-day Georgia Fall Invitational.

Florida Gators setter Taylor Parks (20) sets the ball during a NCAA Volleyball match on Friday, November 07, 2025.

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Gators volleyball dominates Alabama, advances to SEC Tournament Quarterfinals

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 22

In the first SEC Volleyball Tournament since 2005, No. 5 Florida entered in the second round as the reigning champions and made a statement.

The Florida Gators face the Tennessee Volunteers in an NCAA college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida vs. Tennesse: Live updates

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 22

Follow along for live updates during Florida's rivalry matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers.

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Students walk out of class to protest UF police contract with ICE

By Angelique Rodriguez | Nov. 22

A UF organization is fighting for immigrant rights — and members are risking their attendance and grades for their mission.

The English Language Institute's Thanksgiving potluck welcomed about 85 international students for a night of community and cultural foods.

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UF international students find community, share culture at Thanksgiving potluck

By Marin Chester | Nov. 22

Autumnal jazz poured down the stairs of the Gator Wesley Foundation Thursday night as guests arrived with crockpots and take-out trays in tow.

Gators women's cross country prepares for the NCAA Championship cross country meet on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo.

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Florida cross country chasing program-best finishes at NCAA Championships

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Nov. 22

Florida’s women’s team and freshman Kelvin Cheruiyot return to Missouri with history on the line

Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his first career point in a game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.Gainesville, Fla.

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Olivier Rioux scores his first career point, Gators basketball blows out Merrimack 80-45

By Jeffrey Serber | Nov. 21

Rioux became the tallest player in NCAA history to log a point.

Reagan Parker catches the ball in her racket at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex on Friday, March 28, 2025. Jimena Gomez Alonso of University of Arkansas defeated Parker 6-3 and 6-0.

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Florida women’s tennis wraps up fall season with showing at NCAA Individual Championships

By Nicole Lopez | Nov. 21

Paskauskas logged the longest run at the tournament for Florida, falling just short of All-American status.

Florida Gators guard Alex Lloyd (4) watches his shot during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida vs. Merrimack: What the Gators need to show against the Warriors

By Jeffrey Serber | Nov. 21

Gators basketball returns to Stephen C. O’Connell Center for the last time before taking on the brunt of their non-conference schedule.