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Florida's Emory Jones and Nay'Quan Wright stand in the backfield before they began a 99-yard drive against Alabama during a 31-29 loss on Sept. 18

Won’t Back Down: Florida shows guts and heart in close loss to Alabama

By Michael Hull | 8:00am

“We played hard, but we didn’t play hard enough to come out victorious,” running back Nay’Quan Wright said after the loss Saturday.

Alivia Gonzalez pictured during her sophomore year.

Florida deadlocks UNF for second consecutive draw

By Jesse Richardson | 10:16pm

Safety Trey Dean III, pictured in blue, tackles Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III after he makes a catch.

Gators falter on key third downs during Alabama loss

By Michael Hull | 8:14pm

Yuxin Lin of The University of Florida men's golf team competes in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Cle Elum Regional at Tumble Creek Golf Club in Cle Elum, Wash., on May 17, 2021. (Photography by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)

Gators men’s golf finishes tied for eighth at Fighting Illini Invitational

By Carson Cashion | 5:49pm

Florida's Marlie Monserez offers up a set during a game in 2019.

Gators sweep Coastal Carolina for the second time this weekend

By Joseph Henry | 5:08pm

Florida quarterback Emory Jones runs through the Alabama defense in the Gators' 31-29 loss to the Crimson Tide on Sept. 18.

Gators nearly topple Goliath, early missed XP haunts sellout home crowd in Alabama loss

By Ryan Haley | Sep. 18

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Setter Marlie Monserez, pictured during 2019, prepares to serve. She recorded 38 assists Saturday in Florida's 3-0 victory over Coastal Carolina.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 14 Florida ends three-match losing skid with Coastal Carolina sweep Saturday

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | Sep. 18

Florida bounced back Saturday after sweeping Coastal Carolina in the first of two matches.

Florida's Kit Loferski, pictured during a game in 2019. Loferski and the Gators battle UNF Sunday.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida soccer returns home to seek out second win

By Jesse Richardson | Sep. 18

The unranked Florida Gators prepare to host the North Florida Osprey while continuing the hunt for second win.

Alivia Gonzalez, pictured during her sophomore year, led the Gators with three shots in their conference opener against Vanderbilt Friday.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators and ‘Dores fight to scoreless draw to open conference play

By Ryan Zehnder | Sep. 17

Florida and Vanderbilt drew 0-0 in Nashville Friday night behind Goldberg’s seven saves.

Florida volleyball coach Mary Wise stands with her team in a huddle.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 14 Gators host Coastal Carolina in final matches before conference play

By Joseph Henry | Sep. 17

Florida desperately needs to rebound as it hosts Coastal Carolina to close its non-conference schedule.

Quarterback Anthony Richardson scrambles to his right versus South Florida.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida ready to seek revenge versus No. 1 Alabama

By Zachary Huber | Sep. 17

Florida looks to avenge its six-point defeat in the SEC Championship game Saturday when No. 1 Alabama rolls into town.

A Florida player touches his helmet during warmups before a game against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 4.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

alligatorSports Roundtable: Florida vs. Alabama

By Zachary Huber , Michael Hull and Ryan Haley | Sep. 17

The alligatorSports football writers give their predictions of who wins Saturday between the Gators and Alabama.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS

Former Gators frustrated by Black student-athlete experience at UF

By Karina Wilson | Sep. 17

Black student-athletes aren’t just used for profit, but to promote diversity — even if the diversity isn’t actually there, a former student-athlete said.

Joe Pagdin of The University of Florida's men's golf team competes in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Cle Elum Regional at Tumble Creek Golf Club in Cle Elum, Wash., on May 17, 2021. (Photography by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida men’s golf preview: Run it back

By Carson Cashion | Sep. 16

The Florida men’s golf team returns to play this weekend at the Fighting Illini Invitational. As the season ramps back up, expectations are high for the program.

Kit Loferski runs with the ball during a 2019 game against Florida Gulf Coast.

SPORTS | SOCCER

After a turbulent opening seven matches, Florida kicks off conference play

By Ryan Zehnder | Sep. 16

Florida starts its SEC conference slate Friday against Vanderbilt after demolition at the hands of then No. 2 North Carolina last time out 7-1.

Florida's Ventrell Miller, pictured on the field against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 4, will miss the season after surgery for a torn biceps tendon.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators LB Miller out for season

By Ryan Haley | Sep. 16

Florida linebacker Ventrell Miller underwent surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2021 season.

Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) breaks up a pass intended for Florida wide receiver Jacob Copeland (15) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship game on Dec. 19, 2020 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Know Your Enemy: The Alabama Crimson Tide

By Michael Hull | Sep. 16

Florida sits just over 48 hours from its match with No. 1 Alabama, and our Michael Hull sat down with The Crimson White sports editor Ashlee Woods to learn more about the Crimson Tide.

Florida's Thayer Hall (pictured) and the Gators fell to Florida State Wednesday night for a third consecutive loss

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 14 Florida extends losing streak to three versus Florida State

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | Sep. 15

Florida loses its third consecutive match after a 3-1 loss to Florida State Wednesday night.

The Florida baseball team stands in the dugout during a game against Jacksonville on March 14, 2021.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida baseball announces 2022 schedule

By Sara Kate Dyson | Sep. 15

Gators baseball announce spring 2022 schedule, which begins on Feb. 18 and features matchups against Miami and FSU.

Florida's Rachel Kramer and Holly Carlton go for a block in a 2019 game against Texas A&M.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Time to bounce back: Gators and Seminoles ready to clash

By Joseph Henry | Sep. 15

The life of former Seminole middle blocker Brianna Barry, who also helped at Florida summer volleyball camps, will be remembered before Wednesday night’s match between rivals Florida and Florida State.