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Alex Mcmurtry perfroms her bars routine against Georgia on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. The routine received a perfect 10.

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No. 3 Gators stumble their way to a win over No. 23 Arkansas

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 17, 2017

Something was off from the first tumbling pass.

Senior Rachel Slocum tied for a first-place finish in vault during the NCAA Regionals on April 7. She and two other seniors competed in their last meet during the Super Six on Saturday.

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Transfer Slocum energizing No. 3 Florida’s gymnasts

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 16, 2017

As soon as the upbeat melody begins to play, there is no doubt which Gator is about to compete.

UF gymnast Amelia Hundley performs a routine during Florida's win against Georgia on Feb. 10, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

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Freshman Hundley emerging as a star

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 15, 2017

It’s the pivotal moment of any Florida floor routine.

UF head coach Jenny Rowland smiles during Florida's win against Georgia on Feb. 10, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

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Despite illness, success is infectious for Gators gymnastics

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 13, 2017

A week ago, it seemed that there might not be enough gymnasts to compete, let alone at a high level, when the No. 3 Gators took on then-No. 9 Georgia on Friday in O’Connell Center.

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Gators defeat Georgia behind McMurtry’s perfect 10

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 11, 2017

Freshman Amelia Hundley landed her routine on bars.

UF gymnast Alex McMurtry swings during Florida's win over Auburn on Jan. 27, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

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Despite sickness, UF gymnastics team hoping to rebound

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 9, 2017

Alex McMurtry was ready to make her 2017 floor debut.

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Freshman gymnast fighting for a slot in regular rotation

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 8, 2017

Prior to beginning her career at Florida, the largest crowd that Sierra Alexander had ever performed in front of was just 100, and even then it was made up of mostly parents and friends.

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Gators gymnastics consistently scoring high

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 7, 2017

Alabama junior Kiana Winston stepped onto the floor in front of a crowd of more than 14,000 in Tuscaloosa and delivered perfection.

Kennedy Baker performs her floor routine during Florida's win over Kentucky on Jan. 13, 2016, at the O'Connell Center.

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Sixth-ranked Alabama hands No. 3 Florida first loss of the season

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 3, 2017

As Alex McMurtry mounted the beam, the Alabama crowd erupted.

UF gymnast Grace McLaughlin prepares for an event during Florida's win over Auburn on Jan. 27, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

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McLaughlin shining ahead of road test tonight against Alabama

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 2, 2017

With All-Americans like Alex McMurtry and Kennedy Baker on Florida’s roster, it’s easy for junior Grace McLaughlin to get overshadowed by her talented teammates. But while the Gators have been breaking records four meets into the season, McLaughlin has quietly been having a breakout season of her own.