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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Gators take on Illinois in the Sweet Sixteen
By Ryan Zehnder | May 16, 2021Gators face Illinois in the Sweet Sixteen on Monday at 7 p.m.
El Caimán
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OTHER SPORTS TRACK
Ten Gators earn medals at SEC Outdoor Championships
By Kaitlyn Wadulack | May 15, 2021Florida’s men’s and women’s track and field teams finish fourth and sixth in SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
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SOFTBALL
There’s no comeback hiding against Alabama in the SEC Championship
By Julianna Reichenbach | May 15, 2021Following a string of amazing comebacks, the Gators could not muster even a run against rival Alabama, as they walk off the SEC Championship field with the NCAA Tournament up next.
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BASEBALL
Florida clinches fifth-straight conference series with dominant Georgia win
By Ryan Haley | May 15, 2021Hunter Barco rebounded from a rough second inning and the Gators’ bats turned four baseballs into souvenirs Saturday as Florida moved to 12-3 in its previous 15 SEC games.
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Florida lacrosse draws Jacksonville rematch in round two of national championship
By Karina Wilson | May 15, 2021The sixth-seeded Gators hope to find redemption versus the Jacksonville Dolphins Sunday after a loss two months ago.
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OTHER SPORTS TRACK
Second day of SEC Outdoor Championship adds more Gators to Saturday’s finals
By Kaitlyn Wadulack | May 14, 2021Gators look ahead to a good lineup for Saturday finals in SEC Outdoor Championships after a trio of Friday podium finishes.
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BASEBALL
Florida opens final home series with win over Georgia
By Jesse Richardson | May 14, 2021Tommy Mace got a standing ovation and Jack Leftwich closed the night to take game one in a pitching showcase.
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SOFTBALL
Hoover and Lindaman lift Florida to SEC Championship
By Zachary Huber | May 14, 2021The Gators use a late-game rally for the fourth time in five games to advance to the SEC Championship Saturday. It awaits the winner of No. 7-seed Tennessee and No. 3-seed Alabama.
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Gators lacrosse tramples Mercer Bears to keep dancing
By Karina Wilson | May 14, 2021A hush fell over the crowd at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. The wind whistled through the net’s white polyester strings.
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Three Gators earn SEC honors ahead of regionals
By Joseph Henry | May 14, 2021Conference honors were announced Friday, and three Gators made the cut including new SEC freshman of the year, Joe Pagdin.
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Swamp Secrets: How Florida built a lacrosse contender in the south
By Christian Ortega | May 14, 2021Former University of Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley had a vision of the Gators dominating college lacrosse. A little more than a decade later, the Gators are champing at the bit to win the program’s first national championship.
METRO
“It’s not the same, but we’re definitely grateful”: Gainesville’s Islamic Community reflects on Ramadan and Eid celebrations during second year of pandemic
By Asta Hemenway | May 14, 2021When city mosques like the Hoda Center closed at the pandemic’s start, plans for Eid were uncertain for weeks. A year later, the center is excited to attempt a return to normalcy.
METRO
Gainesville Police Chief holds monthly walk through a neighborhood in East Gainesville
By Lucille Lannigan and Sam Schaffer | May 14, 2021Despite thunderstorms, Gainesville community leaders walked through Forest Pines. The Duval neighborhood was chosen after violence among youth and gunfire in the area became a concern.
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OTHER SPORTS TRACK
One Gator wins title in first day of SEC Outdoor Championship
By Kaitlyn Wadulack | May 14, 2021Gators on both squads advance to finals after day one of SEC Outdoor Championships.
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COLUMNS
When playable isn’t playable
By Ryan Haley | May 13, 2021“Even though the course is playable, it is not playable at a championship level.” With those words, 63 NCAA women’s golfers saw their 2021 season go up in smoke.
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BASEBALL
Gators return home to host Georgia
By Jesse Richardson | May 13, 2021The No. 9 Florida Gators chase redemption against the Bulldogs to follow a tough upset from the Stetson Hatters in their final home conference series of 2021.
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SOFTBALL
Two three-run home runs advance Gators to SEC semifinals
By Joseph Henry | May 13, 2021Gators crush two late-game home runs to defeat Mississippi State and advance to the SEC tournament semifinals
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ART AND THEATER
Studio TM Ceramics provides Gainesville a Creative Outlet
By Karter Nancy | May 13, 2021In light of being home more often than usual, several of us have been looking for a new art form to indulge in and escape with. Fortunately, Gainesville’s family-owned Studio TM Ceramics has several opportunities for those who want to create using ceramic art.
THE AVENUE
Lectures and lessons come to life on Alachua County Science Bus
By Heather Bushman | May 13, 2021The Cultural Arts Coalition (CAC) is sponsoring a Science Bus to aid in science education for underprivileged elementary students. The bus will house mini science exhibits and visit several schools, community centers, libraries and other public areas across Alachua County.
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FOOD
Sweet Dreams Ice Cream Shop plans for full reopening by mid-June
By Brenna Sheets | May 13, 2021Sweet Dreams of Gainesville will be serving their local homemade ice cream after nearly half a year of COVID-19 pandemic closure. Known for its wacky flavors and strong community involvement, the ice cream shop plans to reopen its doors once Alachua County public schools let out for summer break in June.
