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Angela Flister (left) hugs Aniya Flanagan (right) after Florida was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament at Donald R. Dizney Stadium on Sunday.

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Season ends in disappointment for No. 2 Florida lacrosse team

By Kyle Brutman | May 16, 2016

UF's Kourtney Keegan hits the ball during Florida's 6-1 win over USF on Jan. 27 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Keegan clinches to send Florida to Tulsa

By Jake Dreilinger | May 16, 2016

Only needing one more point to advance to the next round, the Gators turned to their veteran experience to get the job done.

Deacon Liput swings during Florida's 10-4 loss to Mississippi State on April 9, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Deacon Liput ignites Florida’s bats in series-clinching win over Vanderbilt

By Patrick Pinak | May 15, 2016

Coming off a three-hit performance, Florida’s offense needed an early spark.

Sam Horsfield lines up a shot to start the third round of the SunTrust Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at UF's Mark Bostic Golf Course.

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Florida men's golf looking to continue success at NCAA Regionals

By Ray Boone | May 15, 2016

The last time the Florida men’s golf team competed, the Gators battled a tough golf course and even tougher conditions on their way to a tie for third at the Southeastern Conference Championship.

Mollie Stevens (17) runs toward the net during Florida's win against San Diego State last season at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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UF lacrosse upset in second round of NCAA Tournament

By Kyle Brutman | May 15, 2016

The No. 2 Florida lacrosse team was close to clinching its fourth NCAA Quarterfinal appearance in program history. Instead, one of UF’s most promising campaigns came to a surprising end Sunday afternoon.

Kirsti Merritt smiles as she slides into third base during Florida's 2-1 win against North Florida on April 1, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida falls to Auburn in SEC Tournament

By Matt Brannon | May 15, 2016

No. 1 Florida fell to Auburn on Friday after a first-inning home run created a deficit from which UF couldn’t come back. The Gators’ early exit from the Southeastern Conference Tournament came in the semifinals for the second year in a row.

UF's A.J. Puk pitches during Florida's 8-4 win on Feb. 20, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida’s offense struggles in shutout loss to Vanderbilt

By Patrick Pinak | May 14, 2016

Kyle Wright was just too good.

Kyra Jefferson runs during the 2016 Pepsi Florida Relays on April 1, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Gators leave room for improvement in final day of SEC Outdoor Championship

By Lauren Staff | May 14, 2016

Florida entered the final day of the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championship with the opportunity to make a move to the top of the leaderboard.

UF's Kourtney Keegan hits a forehand during Florida's 6-1 win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida women's tennis advances to NCAA Round of 16

By Jake Dreilinger | May 14, 2016

Only needing one more point to advance to the next round, the Gators turned to their veteran experience to get the job done.

Alfredo Perez returns a ball during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida defeats UNF in first round of NCAA Championships

By Dylan Dixon | May 14, 2016

Following its victory over Georgia in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Championship nearly three weeks ago, the Florida men’s tennis team looked to continue its momentum this weekend in the first round of the NCAA Championships.

Kelly Barnhill pitches during UF's doubleheader sweep of Jacksonville on Feb. 27, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Softball defeats Ole Miss, advances to SEC Tournament semifinals

By Brian Lee | May 14, 2016

On a night Florida struggled to score runs, it leaned on what has been steady all season.

UF coach Mike Holloway smiles as he talks with his team during the 2016 Florida Relays at the Percy Beard Track.

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Multz, Johnson set PR’s on day two of SEC Outdoor Championship

By Lauren Staff | May 14, 2016

Led by Mark Mutz and Amber Johnson, the Gators capped off Saturday’s competition at the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championship on a positive note.

Buddy Reed steals home during Florida's 6-0 win against Georgia on April 22, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida opens series with 4-2 win over Vanderbilt

By Patrick Pinak | May 14, 2016

Buddy Reed went down, leaving everyone in McKethan Stadium silent.

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Gators sweep South Carolina State, move on to face Syracuse

By Jake Dreilinger | May 13, 2016

The No. 1 Gators entered Friday’s match against South Carolina State as the Southeastern Conference Tournament champions and fresh off a two week stretch with no games.

Brooke Austin hits an open-stance backhand during Florida women's tennis' 4-0 win against Elon on Jan. 24, 2015, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gators start play in NCAA Tournament on Friday

By Jake Dreilinger | May 11, 2016

After winning both the Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament titles, the No. 1 Florida women’s tennis team is exactly where it wants to be.

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Florida begins competition at SEC Outdoor Championships

By Lauren Staff | May 11, 2016

The Gators open up their first day of competition today at the three-day Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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Florida to face North Florida in first round of NCAAs

By Dylan Dixon | May 11, 2016

The Florida men’s tennis team exceeded all expectations.

UF's Mollie Stevens attempts to make a play on the ball during Florida's 12-11 win over Michigan on Feb. 13, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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UF lacrosse opens play in NCAA Tournament on Sunday

By Kyle Brutman | May 11, 2016

Fresh off a 16-4 shellacking of Temple to win its second-straight Big East Tournament title, the No. 2 Florida lacrosse team was named the No. 2 overall seed in the 26-team NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

Coach Kevin O'Sullivan and the Gators dropped their first home game since March 23 in an 8-4 loss against Jacksonville Tuesday night. “We’ve gotta clean up some mistakes,” O'Sullivan said.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

With elite arms on display, No. 1 Florida hosts No. 12 Vanderbilt

By Patrick Pinak | May 11, 2016

To Kevin O’Sullivan, Southeastern Conference play is a grind.

Outfielder Buddy Reed celebrates with teammate Jonathan India (6) after hitting a three-run home run during Florida's 10-4 loss to Mississippi State on April 9, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida ties regular season win record with victory over USF

By Patrick Pinak | May 11, 2016

Through six innings, Florida mustered just three hits against South Florida pitcher Michael Clarkson.