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Hannah Rogers pitches during Florida’s 8-0 win against Indiana on Feb. 21 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Pitchers dominate as Florida finishes only home tourney

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 23, 2014

Florida’s lone home tournament of the season was cut short.

Sammi Burgess (2) drives toward the net during Florida’s 21-5 win against Jacksonville on Feb. 12 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Burgess scored three goals in UF’s win against Cincinnati on Sunday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators’ speed proves too much for overmatched Bearcats

By EDEN OTERO | Feb. 23, 2014

No. 7 Florida’s (4-1) offense prevailed against a sleepy Cincinnati (0-2) defense after a three-and-a-half-hour rain delay at Donald R. Dizney Stadium to win 19-6 on Sunday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Stanford blanks Florida in first shutout since ‘13

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 23, 2014

The San Francisco Bay separates St. Mary’s College and Stanford University from each other.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF men clinch SEC Championship, women finish third

By Logan McGuire | Feb. 23, 2014

For the second consecutive year, the Southeastern Conference crown belongs to the top-ranked Gators men’s swimming and diving team.

NEWS

The Lineup

Feb. 23, 2014

Contact Blogs Editor Lawrence Chan at lchan@alligator.org.

Sophomore Justin Shafer swings during Florida’s 16-5 win against Duke on Sunday at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida drops second straight after sixth inning mishaps

By ADAM PINCUS< | Feb. 22, 2014

CORAL GABLES, Fla.—Florida dug its own grave on Saturday against Miami. Early miscues led to an early two-run deficit. One mistake in the sixth inning killed any chances of a comeback.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators sweep Saturday matchup with St. Mary's

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 22, 2014

On Saturday, No. 5 Florida swept No. 38 St. Mary’s 4-0 in the first ever meeting between the two programs. The Gators captured their third straight victory and improved to 8-1 on the season.

Hannah Rogers pitches during Florida’s 8-0 win against Indiana on Feb. 22 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Haeger, Rogers solid in the circle as Florida sweeps Day 2 of Lipton Invitational

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 22, 2014

After throwing a no-hitter against Wisconsin on Feb. 9, Lauren Haeger thought she had room for improvement.

SPORTS | BLOGS RECRUITING

Jordan adds depth to offensive line

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Feb. 22, 2014

Florida has landed its third verbal commitment for the 2015 class, as three-star offensive tackle Tyler Jordan announced Saturday afternoon that he was committing to the Gators. The commitment comes during his visit to Gainesville this weekend.

Scottie Wilbekin is guarded by Ole Miss' Jarvis Summers, left, and Marshall Henderson in No. 2 Florida's 75-71 victory on Saturday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators shut down Rebels' Henderson in second half for 19th straight win

By LANDON WATNICK< | Feb. 22, 2014

The Gators traveled to Oxford, Miss., with the memory of Marshall Henderson’s Gator chomping spectacle on their minds.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Freshman pitcher continues dominant start to season against Indiana

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 22, 2014

Delanie Gourley’s freshman season has been almost errorless.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Hunter's second straight 10 on vault lifts Florida to victory

By EDEN OTERO | Feb. 22, 2014

There are two names on the University of Florida gymnastics roster that will send a crowd into a frenzy.

Catcher Taylor Gushue swings during Florida’s 4-1 loss to Florida State on March 12, 2013 at McKethan Stadium. Gushue had a career high four hits, three singles and a double, on Friday against Miami.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Pitching powers Miami as Florida wastes Gushue's career night

By ADAM PINCUS | Feb. 21, 2014

CORAL GABLES, Fla.—The hum of the Miami-Dade Metrorail whizzed behind Mark Light Stadium. The crack of Miami's bats rocked the bleachers inside. The 3,481 fans in attendance, mostly wearing the home colors, acted accordingly for a raucous series-opening win for No. 16 Miami (3-2).

SPORTS | BLOGS RECRUITING

Florida adds receiver to 2015 class

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Feb. 21, 2014

2015 wide receiver prospect Deondre Farrier confirmed Friday morning via text message that he has committed to the Florida Gators. Farrier attends Lake Nona High in Orlando, which also produced 2014 Florida signee Ryan Sousa.

Down 38-30 at the half, the Gators stormed back in the final 20 minutes behind their four seniors and the clutch three-point shooting of sophomore Michael Frazier.Patric Young scored all 17 of his points in the second half and went 7-for-9 at the free-throw line, including hitting three within the final 20 seconds.The Tigers had the opportunity to make their comeback down 68-66 but Allen Payne threw the inbound pass over the Gators’ bench to essentially seal UF’s 18th straight win.With No. 1 Syracuse losing to unranked Boston College earlier that night, Florida’s victory against Auburn gave Billy Donovan’s squad the top ranking for the first time since 2007.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Donovan thankful for Auburn’s game-losing mistakes

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Feb. 20, 2014

Billy Donovan did not waste any time letting the media know who played the better game Wednesday night.

UF’s coed a cappella group, No Southern Accent, performs at the 2013 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella on Saturday at the University Auditorium. NSA placed third out of eight a cappella groups competing.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF a cappella group No Southern Accent headed to national finals competition

By Bella Zabinofsky | Feb. 20, 2014

UF a cappella group No Southern Accent is climbing the scales of the competitive a cappella world.

Nora Barry drives the ball toward the net during Florida’s 18-7 win against High Point on Feb. 15 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Barry scored the game-winning goal against Northwestern on Sunday to help the Gators clinch the American Lacrosse Conference Tournament title.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida blows out James Madison in third straight victory

By EDEN OTERO | Feb. 20, 2014

James Madison has not been this embarrassed since the War of 1812.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Planters NUTmobile recruits drivers at UF

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Feb. 20, 2014

UF students peanut-butter believe it — the Planters NUTmobile is coming to campus Monday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF student’s charity suits up on Twitter to raise awareness, uses #HIMYMcharity

By Beatrice Dupuy | Feb. 20, 2014

For the final season of his favorite show, a UF student is counting on Twitter to reach producers and bring attention to his cause.

Buddy Reed runs toward home plate during Florida’s 4-0 win against Maryland on Feb. 14 at McKethan Stadium. Reed is hitting .154 in his first five college games.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

UF teammates share experiences on the diamond, ice

By ADAM PINCUS< | Feb. 20, 2014

Kevin O’Sullivan went against the grain recruiting center fielder Buddy Reed and right-hander Logan Shore. The two freshmen, from Rhode Island and Minnesota, respectively, aren’t the typical Gators.

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