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Third baseman Jonathan India (center) celebrates with teammates after India hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning of Florida's 8-4 win on Feb. 20, 2016. India was one of three freshmen to start at least one game in the Gators' opening weekend series against Florida Gulf Coast. Eight freshmen made at least one appearance over the three days.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

India propels Florida to 9-5 win over UCF

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 1, 2016

Jonathan India played the best game of his young career Tuesday night.

UF's John Egbunu (15), Lexx Edwards (14) and Justin Leon (24) walk off the court following Florida's 88-79 loss to Kentucky on March 1, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Column: With loss to Kentucky, Florida’s postseason fate all but sealed

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 1, 2016

It had been too long with no words — of encouragement, of substance, of anything — and so Mike White had to speak.

UF center John Egbunu goes for a layup over Kentucky's Marcus Lee during Florida's 88-79 loss on March 1, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida falls to Kentucky in home finale

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Mar. 1, 2016

The motivation and emotion were on Florida’s side. Kentucky, though, played better basketball.

UF's Mollie Stevens attempts to make a play on the ball during Florida's 12-11 win over Michigan on Feb. 13, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

No. 3 UF lacrosse beats No. 2 Syracuse in overtime

By Kyle Brutman | Mar. 1, 2016

Mollie Stevens entered the final five regulation minutes of Florida’s match at Syracuse Tuesday with her 29-game program-record scoring streak in jeopardy.

UF's Carlie Needles looks to pass the ball during Florida's 85-79 win over Kentucky on Jan. 31, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida avenges loss to Auburn with win on Senior Day

By Ethan Bauer | Feb. 28, 2016

Sunday’s Senior Day surely wasn’t how senior guard Carlie Needles imagined.

Alex Faedo pitches during Florida's 12-3 win against Florida Gulf Coast on Feb. 21, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Dominant pitching lifts No. 1 Gators over No. 6 Miami

By Luis Torres | Feb. 28, 2016

With three outs remaining, Miami’s Christopher Barr stepped up to the plate looking to spoil the Gators’ chance at a no-hitter.

UF track and field coach Mike Holloway talks with mid-distance runner Andres Arroyo on the final day of the 2015 Florida Relays on Saturday at the Percy Beard Track.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Andres Arroyo breaks school record at SEC Indoor Championships

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 28, 2016

Although Florida’s No. 10 men’s team finished in fourth place, and the No. 3 women in a tie for fourth, junior Andres Arroyo made a splash in the men’s 800-meter dash at the Southeastern Conference Indoor Championships on Saturday.

A single-engine airplane (pictured above) crash landed on the 1900 block of Waldo Road on Sunday afternoon.

METRO

Small airplane crash-lands in Gainesville

By Martin Vassolo | Feb. 28, 2016

Editor's note: This article will be updated as more information is released.

JJ Schwarz readies for a pitch during Florida's 8-4 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Feb. 20, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida baseball suffers first loss to Miami

By Patrick Pinak | Feb. 27, 2016

With JJ Schwarz coming to the plate with a chance to tie the game, Miami made the call to the bullpen.

UF’s Kasey Hill prepares to drive during Florida’s 95-63 win against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida drops third straight in loss to LSU

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 27, 2016

Kasey Hill picked up his dribble with 19 seconds left, took two steps into the paint, fought through a wall of LSU defenders and laid a layup off the glass.

Diego Hidalgo returns a ball during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida men’s tennis sweeps FSU 7-0

By Dylan Dixon | Feb. 27, 2016

The Florida men’s tennis team increased their winning streak against Florida State University to eight consecutive matches this weekend.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida lacrosse remains undefeated with win over Dartmouth

By Kyle Brutman | Feb. 27, 2016

Behind a trio of three-goal performances, the No. 4 Florida lacrosse team took care of a visiting Dartmouth team 16-6 Saturday to capture the 100th win in the program’s seven-year history.

Aleshia Ocasio pitches in the first game of Florida's doubleheader against Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Aleshia Ocasio propels Florida to 1-0 win over Utah

By Brian Lee | Feb. 27, 2016

Aleshia Ocasio was dominant on Saturday.

UF coach Mike Holloway smiles during the 2015 Florida Relays at James G. Pressly Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Women’s track and field finishes in sixth, men in 10th after Day 1 of SECs

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 27, 2016

After the first day of the Southeastern Conference Indoor Championships, the No. 3 women’s team finished with 12 points, putting them in a tie for sixth place. The No. 10 men’s team ended the day in 10th place and will have finalists representing them in 10 events on Day 2.

UF’s Brianna Morgan returns a serve during Florida’s win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF women's tennis drops close match California for first loss of season

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 27, 2016

She was put in the same situation before.

Janell Wheaton notched a walk-off walk to seal the game for the Gators early Friday morning.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Janell Wheaton leads UF in doubleheader sweep of Washington, Nebraska

By Matt Brannon | Feb. 27, 2016

It was a day full of big hits for the Gators. And no one’s hits were bigger Janell Wheaton’s.

Logan Shore pitches during Florida's win against Florida Gulf Coast on Feb. 19, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Shore tosses complete-game shutout in win over Miami

By Patrick Pinak | Feb. 26, 2016

Logan Shore was masterful Friday night.

Alex McMurtry performs her floor routine during Florida's loss to LSU on Feb. 26, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Florida drops first regular-season home meet since 2008

By Alejandro López | Feb. 26, 2016

Leading with one rotation to go, Florida’s gymnastics team was in a familiar position.

UF center John Egbunu dunks during Florida's 87-74 loss to Vanderbilt on Feb. 23, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida hoping to find offensive rhythm against LSU

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 25, 2016

The last time Florida played LSU, the Gators were coming off an embarrassing 14-point loss to Tennessee that showcased their inconsistencies on both ends of the court.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF introduces defensive backs coach Torrian Gray

By GRAHAM HACK | Feb. 25, 2016

Torrian Gray wasn’t going to leave his alma mater, Virginia Tech, for just any job.

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