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

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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.

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

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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.

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 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.

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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.

Kelly Barnhill (center) celebrates with teammates during Florida's doubleheader sweep against Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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No. 1 Gators softball preparing for postseason

By Matt Brannon | May 9, 2016

No. 1 Florida marches into May with the same swagger that earned it back-to-back national championships.

Scott Moss pitches during Florida's 12-3 win against Florida Gulf Coast on Feb. 21, 2016 at McKethan Stadium.

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Dominant Florida faces visiting USF tonight

By Patrick Pinak | May 9, 2016

Florida’s baseball team is the best it’s ever been, and the proof is in the record.

Karolina Vlckova (right) celebrates with coach Emily Glaser during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Florida finishes first at Regionals, advances to NCAA Championship

By Alfredo Morales | May 8, 2016

On Saturday, the Gators secured their place in the NCAA National Championship while claiming some records along the way.

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

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Freshman Kelly Barnhill tosses no-hitter in regular-season finale

By Matt Brannon | May 8, 2016

Kelly Barnhill hogged the spotlight on Sunday.

UF's Nicole Graziano (right) makes a play on the ball during Florida's 16-6 win over Dartmouth on Feb. 27, 2016.

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Florida lacrosse wins Big East Tournament Championship

By Kyle Brutman | May 7, 2016

For the second-straight season, Florida finished the Big East Tournament as the final team standing.

UF's Kirsti Merritt crosses home plate to score the lone run of the game in the eighth inning of Florida softball's 1-0 win against Florida Atlantic during the NCAA Regional finals on May 17, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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No. 1 Florida defeats Arkansas 5-0 on Senior Day

By Matt Brannon | May 7, 2016

Kirsti Merritt touched a base for every year she has been a Gator.

Aleshia Ocasio pitches in the first game of Florida's doubleheader against Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida softball beats Arkansas 9-0 in opener

By Brian Lee | May 7, 2016

For the second-straight year, the Gators were the top team in the Southeastern Conference during the regular season.

Logan Shore pitches during Florida's 4-3 win over Missouri on March 18, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

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Shore earns 14th-straight win to propel Florida over Tennessee

By Patrick Pinak | May 7, 2016

With Tennessee threatening to fight its way back into a 7-2 game with the bases full in the seventh inning, Florida pitcher Dane Dunning induced a weak grounder back to him.