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Caeleb Dressel races in the 400 meter freestyle relay during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida swimmers see success, drop to third at NCAAs

By Sean Doty | Mar. 26, 2016

For the first time this week, Florida’s consistency was not good enough.

Nicole DeWitt bats during UF's 2-1 win against UNF on April 1, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida sweeps doubleheader against LSU

By Matt Brannon | Mar. 26, 2016

Nicole DeWitt blocked it all out.

Gordon Watson hits an underhand volley during Florida men's tennis' 4-3 loss to Ole Miss on Jan. 31, 2015 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gordon Watson clinches Florida’s 4-3 win over Mississippi State

By Dylan Dixon | Mar. 25, 2016

It was a situation the Florida men’s tennis team had failed to convert on all spring: winning the final singles point of a dual match with the score tied 3-3.

Nelson Maldonado bats during Florida's 4-3 win against Missouri on March 18, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

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Nelson Maldonado hits two home runs as Gators beat Kentucky

By Luis Torres | Mar. 25, 2016

Nelson Maldonado is building a reputation of coming through with big hits in opportune times.

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

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Dominant Florida baseball meets Kentucky on road

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 24, 2016

The No. 1 Gators (22-1, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) are off to their best start in school history.

Florida receiver Ahmad Fulwood catches a pass during the first day of Spring practice on March 9, 2016, at the Sanders Practice Field.

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Notebook: McElwain confident in receivers

By Ethan Bauer | Mar. 24, 2016

When Florida needed someone to step up in passing situations last season, two specific players — Jake McGee and Antonio Callaway — often did.

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UF men’s golf looking to rebound after disappointing finish

By Ray Boone | Mar. 24, 2016

Jorge Garcia walked to the first tee with confidence.

Florida coach Mike White calls out instructions to his team during Florida's 88-79 loss to Kentucky on March 1, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Column: Despite missing out on NCAAs, Mike White's first year was positive

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Mar. 24, 2016

In his first season, Mike White wanted to be competitive, and he wanted to have a chance.

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

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Florida softball to face LSU this weekend in Baton Rouge

By Brian Lee | Mar. 24, 2016

The last time the UF softball team faced LSU in the regular season, the Tigers won the series by taking two out of three games on the road.

Caeleb Dressel touches the wall at the end of his leg of the 400 meter freestyle relay during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida, Caeleb Dressel break records on Day 2 of NCAA meet

By Sean Doty | Mar. 24, 2016

Two weeks ago, after 13 Florida swimmers qualified for the NCAA Championships, UF swimming coach Gregg Troy said his team would need to be at its best in Atlanta.

Caroline Fitzgerald runs toward the net during Florida's 16-6 win over Dartmouth on Feb. 27, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Gators lacrosse hoping to return to winning ways

By Kyle Brutman | Mar. 24, 2016

The No. 2 Florida lacrosse team will open up Big East conference play against Vanderbilt at home Saturday at noon.

UF men's tennis coach Bryan Shelton looks on during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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UF men's tennis looking to continue hot streak against Mississippi State

By Dylan Dixon | Mar. 24, 2016

The Florida men’s tennis team’s aspirations of winning a conference title last season ended abruptly in the quarterfinals of the 2015 Southeastern Conference Tournament, when UF fell to Mississippi State.