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Florida's Joseph Fahnbulleh competes during the Pepsi Florida Relays on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Percy Beard Track at James G. Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. / UAA Communications photo by Chloe Hyde

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Looking back on the most significant Gator showings at Florida Relays in the 2020s

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Apr. 2

While the Gators don’t typically open the outdoor season at their first home meet – they travelled to Tallahassee for the FSU Relays on Mar. 26-27 – this weekend has historically served an important role in setting the tone of Florida’s outdoor season. With high school and professional races also featured in the schedule, the meet offers a unique opportunity to see Gators past, present and future share the newly-renovated Percy Beard Track.

Florida infielder Kendall Grover (12) leaves second base during an NCAA softball game against Tennessee, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Erickson’s 200th-career RBI propels No. 5 Florida past Stetson

By Zach Moore | Apr. 1

No. 5 Florida (34-4, 9-3 SEC) bounced back with a 8–2 win over Stetson (22-15, 7-2 A-SUN) on Wednesday at Patricia Wilson Field. The Gators improved to 9–0 against in-state opponents, including wins over USF, North Florida, Jacksonville, FIU, Bethune-Cookman and Stetson, outscoring them 87-15.

Florida gymnast Selena Harris-Miranda performs on the floor during an NCAA gymnastics meet against Oklahoma, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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How Florida’s Selena Harris-Miranda has dominated on the national stage

By Coral Uzgiden | Apr. 1

This season, Florida gymnastics clinched its 13th SEC Championship, and its first since 2023. Undoubtedly, the Gators have been a team to be reckoned with, going 20-2 and 6-2 in the SEC. But they had a not-so-secret weapon.

Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) walks to the locker room after an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.

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No phone, no problem: Jadan Baugh locked in for ‘26 season

By Curan Ahern | Apr. 1

Not only has Baugh taken on a leadership role, but he’s gotten stronger, faster and leaner through his offseason work at Florida. He said the urgency the new coaching staff demands is a major difference from that of Napier’s regime, and that UF’s disheartening four-win season has driven him to work even harder.

Florida gymnast Skye Blakely competes on the floor during an NCAA gymnastics meet against North Carolina, Temple, and West Virginia in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.

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Where Florida gymnastics’ current win streak stacks up against previous national champions

By Adrian Carmona | Apr. 1

The No. 3 Florida Gators gymnastics team has roped together an impressive stretch of play heading into the Tempe Regional in Arizona.

Florida infielder Kolt Myers (25) runs to second base during an NCAA baseball game against Jacksonville University, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Gators drop first midweek game of season against Jacksonville

By Adrian Carmona | Mar. 31

Florida (23-7, 6-3 SEC) fell against Jacksonville (13-16, 2-7 ASUN) 4-3 at Condron Family Ballpark for its first midweek loss of the season.

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) throws the ball during spring camp at the Heavener Football Training Center in Gainesville, Fla., on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Alyvia Logan/The Alligator)

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‘That’s my guy’: Philo and Stockton find each other again at Florida

By Ava DiCecca | Mar. 31

Chemistry is crucial on the football field, and the connection between a quarterback and his receivers is arguably the most important. But very few quarterback-reciever duos are as close as the one that’s made its way to Florida for the 2026 season.

Florida gymnast Danie Ferris performs on the floor during an NCAA gymnastics meet against Louisiana State University, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida’s floor exercise finds footing at the right time

By Ethan Feinberg | Mar. 31

Florida’s gymnastics team didn’t lose its footing everywhere this season, but in the floor event, it briefly did.

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Late start, fast rise: Emmanuel Oyebadejo ready to make impact at Florida

By Curan Ahern | Mar. 31

From Manchester, England, to Gainesville, Florida, from hopes of becoming a doctor to dreams of competing in the NFL, Emmanuel Oyebadejo’s journey to play for the Gators has been anything but conventional.

Florida Gators gymnast Leanne Wong preforms on the balance beam in a gymnastics meet against Auburn University in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Leanne Wong shapes Florida gymnastics from the sidelines

By Sofia Alamo | Mar. 31

For the first time in her life, Leanne Wong is watching gymnastics from the sidelines.

Florida head coach Jenny Rowland watches her team before the beam during an NCAA gymnastics meet against Oklahoma, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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How Jenny Rowland got the Gators going on vault

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Mar. 30

On Feb. 18, Florida gymnastics head coach Jenny Rowland said in a media availability session that vault needed to be a point of emphasis for her Gators as they entered the back half of the season.

Florida guard Liv McGill (23) holds the ball during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Texas, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida women’s basketball faces pivotal transfer portal window after coaching change

By Isis Snow | Mar. 30

The NCAA transfer portal is about to open again, and for Florida women’s basketball, it comes at a pivotal time.

Florida guard Isaiah Brown (20) dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA Tournament second round game against Iowa, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla.

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What’s next: Which Florida basketball players will take on larger roles next season?

By Jeffrey Serber | Mar. 30

With the 2025-26 season at an end, Florida men’s basketball faces an offseason filled with uncertainty over who will return.

Florida’s Lorenzo Claverie returns the ball in a NCAA men's singles tennis match against Oklahoma, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Gators dominate North Carolina A&T in back end of doubleheader

By Ethan Feinberg | Mar. 29

With only about an hour and 40 minutes between matches, the Gators were set to wrap up the doubleheader weekend against the North Carolina A&T Aggies.

Florida midfielder Gabby Greene (1) looks to pass during the first quarter of an NCAA women’s lacrosse gmae against Mercer, Saturday, March 07, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida claims first conference win in rematch of last season's Big 12 championship game

By Coral Uzgiden | Mar. 29

On Sunday, following a 24-hour delay due to a bee infestation at the Sun Devils Lacrosse Stadium, the No.7 Gators (8-2, 1-0 Big 12) topped Arizona State (5-7, 0-1 Big 12) 14-8 in Tempe, Arizona.

A UF women’s golf athlete swings her club at Mark Bostick Golf Course during the Women’s Golf Invitational in March 2024.

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Florida women’s golf wins Clemson Invitational to conclude regular season

By Colby Kistner | Mar. 29

Ultimately, Florida finished in first with an 847 (-17) and one stroke ahead of Arkansas. The Florida lineup consisted of Paula Francisco, Siuue Wu, Megan Propeck, Katelyn Huber and Elaine Widjaja. Meanwhile, Addison Klonowski participated in individual play.

Florida Gators infielder Gabi Comia swings during an NCAA softball game against Stetson, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Kennedy’s walk-off homer hands Florida heartbreaking loss against Arkansas

By Zach Moore | Mar. 29

The first walkoff surrendered by UF this season allowed No. 10 Arkansas (30-5, 5-4 SEC) over No. 3 Florida (33-4, 9-3 SEC) in heartbreaking fashion 6-4 at Bogle Park on Sunday. Florida drops its first SEC series of the year and will look to regroup next weekend against Mississippi State.

Florida outfielder Justin Nadeau (1) hits the ball during an NCAA baseball game against Florida State University, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Lawson, Surowiec go long as Gators secure weekend sweep over No. 4 Arkansas

By Adrian Carmona | Mar. 29

Florida (23-6, 6-3 SEC) edged out the Razorbacks (19-10, 4-5 SEC) 7-6 in Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas, as the Gators secured the weekend sweep and capped off a 4-0 week against ranked opponents.

Florida’s Kevin Edengren returns the ball in a NCAA men's doubles tennis match against Oklahoma, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida snaps three-game win streak as No. 15 Oklahoma rallies in final-set victory

By Ethan Feinberg | Mar. 29

No. 21 Florida (11-10, 4-6 SEC) was bested by No. 15 Oklahoma (15-5, 7-4 SEC) 4-3, snapping its three-game win streak.

Conor Gesing dives during a meet between the Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida men’s swim and dive captures second at NCAA Championships

By Riley Orovitz | Mar. 29

The 2026 chapter of Florida men’s swim and dive came to a close Saturday, but not without a surplus of historic accolades to be accounted for and its best finish since 1985.