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Jachai Polite ripped past Florida State’s left tackle and reached out. FSU quarterback Deondre Francois pulled the football back for a throw, but the hand of the junior pass rusher prevented it from going any further. The ball squirted out, and defensive end CeCe Jefferson jumped on top of it.

Receiver Van Jefferson hauled in four catches for 92 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 41-14 win over FSU.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Franks, offense shine as Gators defeat FSU for first time six years

By Jake Dreilinger | Nov. 24, 2018

Van Jefferson took a step in toward the FSU defender on his route, then took a step back out.

Freshman guard Andrew Nembhard led the Gators with 11 points and seven assists in their 61-54 loss to Butler.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators fall flat against Butler at Battle 4 Atlantis

By Tyler Nettuno | Nov. 23, 2018

Florida began the holiday week with ample opportunities to earn marquee wins. The stacked field at the Battle 4 Atlantis included No. 25 Wisconsin and No. 5 Virginia.

Sophomore outside hitter Paige Hammons led both the Florida and South Carolina rosters in kills (13) and total attacks (34) on Friday.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators complete regular season, sweep Gamecocks

By Mari Faiello | Nov. 23, 2018

There was a lot of celebrating in the O’Connell Center Friday night as Florida’s volleyball team secured a sweep over the South Carolina Gamecocks to finish off the regular season.

Guard Noah Locke (10) started instead Jalen Hudson and contributed 11 points in Florida's 72-49 win over Stanford.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida rides big first half, hot shooting to demolition of Stanford

By Chris O'Brien | Nov. 22, 2018

Florida Gators guard Noah Locke let a small grin tug at the side of his lips.

Middle blocker Rachael Kramer led the Gators with only seven kills in their 3-0 sweep at the hands of Tennessee on Wednesday.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators swept at Tennessee

By Mari Faiello | Nov. 22, 2018

Right-side attacker Holly Carlton took a normal swing at the pin as the Gators trailed the Volunteers 24-21 toward the end of the third set.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Lake Butler man accused of stealing over 300 pounds of copper from UF

By Alyssa Ramos | Nov. 21, 2018

The copper grounding wire cost $11,750

Guard Delicia Washington scored 22 points at Indiana, but the Gators fell to the Hoosiers 83-64 despite her effort.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida falls to Indiana in midweek clash

By Dylan Rudolph | Nov. 21, 2018

Indiana feasted on the Florida women’s basketball team on the eve of Thanksgiving in Bloomington, beating the Gators 83-64 to push UF to a program-worst 0-5 start.

NEWS | CAMPUS

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Senior KeVaughn Allen scored 10 points against Oklahoma, but he went 0-of-2 from the free-throw line and missed a critical layup in the game's final seconds of the Gators' 65-60 defeat.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Poor free-throw shooting dooms Gators against Oklahoma

By Tyler Nettuno | Nov. 21, 2018

A breakout game for Dontay Bassett couldn’t secure a Florida win in the Battle 4 Atlantis quarterfinals.

Garth Brooks performs "Stronger Than Me" at the 52nd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

NEWS | CAMPUS

Garth Brooks to sing at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: A break in 25-year concert hiatus

By Tranelle Maner | Nov. 20, 2018

Tickets will cost $82.35.

Coach Kevin O'Sullivan successfully dialed-up a gimmick steal play in the Gators' win over the USA 18-U team.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators defeat USA 18-U team in final exhibition game of fall ball

By Jake Dreilinger | Nov. 19, 2018

It doesn’t matter who the opponent is. If the opportunity presents itself, Gators baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan will run his special play.

In his first season as UF head coach, Dan Mullen led the Gators (9-3) to the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl, where they will face Michigan.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Florida has a lot to be thankful for this season

By The Lost city of Alanis | Nov. 18, 2018

The holiday season leaves us with plenty of time for reflection.

Florida middle blocker Rachael Kramer (5) was a part of six of the team’s 10 blocks in Sunday’s three-set sweep over Georgia in Athens.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF sweeps Georgia behind strong offensive showing

By Dylan Rudolph | Nov. 18, 2018

The Bulldogs were down big again in the second set, staring at the set point against them and looking for anything to bring them back.

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks went 19-for-27 with 274 yards and three touchdowns during UF’s win over Idaho.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

With Idaho dispatched, Gators turn attention to FSU

By Morgan McMullen | Nov. 18, 2018

You don’t need to be an expert to know the Gators had a better football team than Idaho. The 63-10 final score was like the tickets at Krishna lunch: more a formality than a necessity.

Guard Delicia Washington released her potential game-winning layup too late as time expired in regulation. Florida went to overtime with Northwestern and lost, 83-74.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators falter against Northwestern, remain winless

By Sam Campisano | Nov. 18, 2018

The Florida women’s basketball team seemed like it was going to pick up its first win of the season with three minutes left in regulation.

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