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Struggling offense proves good enough
By EDEN OTERO | Mar. 23, 2014The struggle is real for Florida’s offense.
El Caimán
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Wilbekin propels Florida past Pitt for Sweet 16 appearance
By LANDON WATNICK< | Mar. 22, 2014ORLANDO — After Scottie Wilbekin failed to impress throughout his team’s lackluster win against No. 16 seed Albany on Thursday, the senior point guard took it as a personal challenge to elevate his game.
NEWS
Swamp of Love: What break-up?
By Elena Hoogland | Mar. 22, 2014Ah, break-ups. The lovely emotions and thoughts that come with feeling like yesterday’s trash, thrown into the garbage truck well on its way to the land of the other dumpees.
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Frontcourt propels Gators in win over Pitt
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Mar. 22, 2014ORLANDO — In a game where he scored just seven points, missed eight of his 11 shots and went to the free-throw line only twice, Patric Young still found a way to be a dominant force for the Gators.
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BASEBALL
Florida opens series with win over Texas A&M
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 21, 2014Florida (15-7, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) opened its first SEC road series with an extra-inning, 5-3 win against Texas A&M (15-8, 1-3 SEC) on Friday night at Blue Bell Park in College Station, Texas.
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CAMPUS
No rally for Gators
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 21, 2014No. 1 Florida is used to coming from behind this season.
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OTHER SPORTS
Florida rolls in SEC victory
By IAN COHEN | Mar. 21, 2014After a dismal doubles performance against Georgia, Florida resolved to improve in that area heading into a long week of practice.
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OTHER SPORTS
Gators cruise after clinching doubles point
By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Mar. 21, 2014Florida finished off Auburn with a clean 4-0 sweep Friday evening at the Ring Tennis Complex to push its Southeastern Conference record to 3-2.
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Florida survives Albany onslaught, advances to third round
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Mar. 20, 2014ORLANDO — With the game tied at 39 with just more than 14 minutes to play, Florida was faced with the daunting possibility of becoming the first No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 seed in NCAA Tournament history.
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Close game disappoints Florida guards
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Mar. 20, 2014ORLANDO — Sitting at their lockers a foot apart from one another, Scottie Wilbekin and Michael Frazier II had the same look of dejection on their face.
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BASEBALL
UF freshmen struggling early
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 20, 2014A.J. Puk watched his cousin play against his adopted school Thursday afternoon.
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SOFTBALL
Gators look to leadoff hitter to stem the Tide
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 20, 2014Following a midweek win against Central Connecticut State, No. 1 Florida (29-2, 4-2 Southeastern Conference) returns to SEC action when it starts a three-game home series against No. 9 Alabama (25-4, 6-0 SEC) tonight at 6 p.m.
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Gators aim to rebound after loss against Bulldogs
By IAN COHEN | Mar. 20, 2014Almost a week after dropping its first Southeastern Conference contest and third dual match on the road, Florida could use a win today when it travels to Auburn.
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OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE
UF in eighth after first day of NCAA Championships
By Logan McGuire | Mar. 20, 2014Ten swimmers and two relays from the No. 8 Gators women’s swimming and diving team competed in Day 1 of the NCAA Championships in Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday. Despite setting three school records, the only finals appearance Florida made was in the 400-yard medley relay.
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Sophomore goalkeeper coming up big in limited playing time
By EDEN OTERO | Mar. 20, 2014The final 10 minutes of a game can contain more pressure than the first 50 minutes combined for a goalkeeper.
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Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed creator, tells UF the secret to going viral
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Mar. 20, 2014With cute dog pictures galore, BuzzFeed’s creator Jonah Peretti brought his website’s signature charm to UF Thursday night.
METRO
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Gainesville City Commission votes to bar minors from places that serve alcohol
By Hanna Marcus | Mar. 20, 2014The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday night to approve a recommendation that would prohibit minors in establishments that serve alcohol. It also heard a final report about changing the city’s bus transportation system.
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CAMPUS
House OKs in-state tuition for undocumented students
By Matthew Hoeck | Mar. 20, 2014TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House passed a bill Thursday night expanding the rights of undocumented students to receive in-state tuition.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Newly released UPD report shares details of March 3 stabbing
By Jenna Lyons | Mar. 20, 2014University Police recently released a detailed report of the March 3 stabbing of UF employee Clifford Preston near Leigh Hall.
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UF group celebrates International Happiness Day, meditates
By Megan Kelly | Mar. 20, 2014Thirteen people meditated their way to happiness Thursday in a study room on the second floor of Library West.
