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Adam Conybear, a 21-year-old junior studying computer science, runs up the stairs at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on March 9.

SPORTS | FEATURES

Running off a year of COVID-19

By Faith Buckley | Mar. 15, 2021

Many students took up running to get a break during the pandemic.

UF outshot the Tigers, 6-4 in the first and 7-4 in the second in both halves. Photo from UF-Georgia Southern game March 11.

SPORTS | SOCCER

First loss of spring for Florida comes late at the claws of LSU

By Myles Herbert | Mar. 14, 2021

Florida lost its first road game of the spring season to LSU 2-1.

Center fielder Cheyenne Lindsey bulleted a stand-up double to left field and jolted Florida out of its rut. Photo from UF-Lousiville game Feb. 27.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida clinches series, misses sweep against Kentucky

By Rachel Slay | Mar. 14, 2021

The Gators mustered a seventh inning comeback against the Wildcats to stretch into extra innings through gritted teeth. Though it didn’t pull out the win, Florida secured the series in the SEC Opening Weekend.

Cameron Newbauer coaching against Kentucky on Feb. 15. Newbauer announced he is stepping down as head coach of the Gators Friday.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

It’s time for Cam Newbauer to go

By River Wells | Mar. 14, 2021

After a losing record over four years and abysmal SEC performances, it’s time Florida parts ways with women’s basketball coach Cam Newbauer.

McMullen went 2-4 on the game against Jacksonville with two RBIs.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators take series against Jacksonville in a tension-filled Sunday finale

By Sara Kate Dyson | Mar. 14, 2021

The Gators took the series with 5-2 win in Sunday’s tension-filled finale against Jacksonville.

No. 26 McCartney Kessler and Marlee Zein remained cool, calm, and collected despite a two-point deficit to Arkansas. Photo from UF-Texas A&M match Feb. 28.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators tennis sweeps SEC teams this weekend

By Jesse Richardson | Mar. 14, 2021

In Starkville, Mississippi, the men shut out the Bulldogs. The women swept the Arkansas Razorbacks at home.

Senior Raymond Ekevwo ran a season-best 6.84 in the 60m Sunday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida ends indoor season fourth, sixth at national championship.

By Myles Herbert | Mar. 14, 2021

A young Gator squad finishes in the top half with focus on future.

The fourth-year pitcher put on a show Saturday with his first shutout of the year.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Leftwich and Florida arms suffocate Dolphins

By Ryan Haley | Mar. 14, 2021

Florida authored one of its most complete performances Saturday, knocking three home runs as Jack Leftwich and the pitchers tossed a combined two-hitter to dominate Jacksonville 9-0 and tie the series.

Florida crusied to a dominant victory over Arkansas Saturday.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators steamroll Tigers for 11th straight win

By Michael Hull | Mar. 13, 2021

Florida took down the Missouri Tigers Saturday and tallied their 11th straight win in the process.

Lukas Greif, who is now a senior, swings at a tennis ball on the fourth day of the 2019 ITA Tournament in Gainesville.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators tennis’ win streak on the line

By Jesse Richardson | Mar. 13, 2021

The men’s team boasts an early undefeated streak against SEC opponents this season. The women, however, struggle to keep their win percentage above half.

Catcher Julia Cottrill prepares for a pitch against Charlotte Feb. 20. She scored the go-ahead run Saturday against Kentucky after a double.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Strong pitching powers Florida past Kentucky for series win

By Declan Walsh | Mar. 13, 2021

Florida shut down the Wildcat offense and escaped with a series-clinching 3-1 victory Saturday.

Florida softball huddles in a Feb. 20 matchup against Charlotte.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida’s softball team reflects a year after the pandemic’s start

By Noah Ram | Mar. 13, 2021

One year ago, Florida came off its biggest win of the season against FSU. Now, its players find gratitude on the field as they reflect on a pandemic-ridden year.

Senior Taylor Bresnahan scored a hat trick for Florida in a dominant, 14-7 victory over Lousiville.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Jacksonville upsets Florida lacrosse

By Karina Wilson | Mar. 13, 2021

The Gators ran out of the locker room with their roster full of all-American threats. But the physical Dolphins gave UF a run for their money in a 12-11 match.

UF thrower Lloydricia Cameron throws the shot put during the 2016 SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida breaks school records on first two days of NCAA Indoor Championship

By Myles Herbert | Mar. 13, 2021

Six Florida athletes qualified for the finals Saturday.

SPORTS | RECRUITING

Gators land four-star offensive tackle

By Faith Buckley | Mar. 13, 2021

The Gators acquire four-star offensive tackle Tony Livingston for 2022.

UF pitcher Tommy Mace (left) speaking with coach Kevin O’Sullivan (middle) and catcher Brady Smith (right) during the UM series last year.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Desperate Florida rally comes up a run short

By Ryan Haley | Mar. 12, 2021

A pair of two-run homers in the ninth inning weren’t enough for the Gators, who fell to Jacksonville 10-9 in the series opener.

Senior Duarte Vale at day four of the ITA Tournament in Gainesville last year. He paired with Sam Riffice to earn a 6-4 doubles victory Friday.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Nothing but wins for Florida tennis

By Jesse Richardson | Mar. 12, 2021

The women’s team dominates at Linder Stadium while the men continue their win streak.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida softball’s first SEC win comes against Kentucky

By Rachel Slay | Mar. 12, 2021

Florida broke Kentucky’s 19-game win streak Friday in the first game of conference play.

Mann played a nearly perfect second half with 28 points on 7-11 shooting.
Photo from UF-Mizzou game March 4.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators bow out of SEC Tournament with loss to Tennessee

By Declan Walsh | Mar. 12, 2021

An 8-2 Volunteer run restored their 17-point advantage and buried the Gators for good.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida lacrosse earns three spots on the 2021 Tewaaraton Watch List

By Karina Wilson | Mar. 12, 2021

Three Gators received bids to the Tewaaraton Watch List in its 20th year. Florida boasts 17 players who earned 33 Tewaaraton nominations in the program's 12-year history.