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Roland Thornqvist looks on as his team competes in singles during its win against South Florida on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida women’s tennis stay undefeated in SEC

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 10, 2016

During Southeastern Conference play, No. 6 Florida has been dominant in singles matches.

Catcher Mike Rivera talks with pitcher Alex Faedo on the mound during Florida's 10-4 loss to Mississippi State on April 9, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

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Bulldogs snap Gators’ 29-game home win streak, even series

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 9, 2016

Florida hadn’t lost a home game in 332 days.

UF's Anna Danilina returns a ball during Florida's 6-1 win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida remains undefeated in SEC with win over ‘Bama

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 9, 2016

Featuring eight top-25 teams, the Southeastern Conference contains some of the top competition in the country.

Dane Dunning pitches during Florida's 7-2 win over Jacksonville on April 5, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

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Column: Dane Dunning is the MVP of the UF pitching staff

By Luis Torres | Apr. 7, 2016

Jackson Kowar came into the top of the seventh inning with a 4-0 lead in Tuesday’s game against Jacksonville.

Shayna Pirreca passes the ball during Florida's 12-11 win over Michigan on Feb. 13, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Freshmen gaining experience, stepping up for UF lacrosse

By Kyle Brutman | Apr. 6, 2016

The Gators were without junior midfielders Mollie Stevens and Carli Marsh.

Caeleb Dressel touches the wall at the end of his leg of the 400 meter freestyle relay during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida swimmers and coaches honored with SEC awards

By Sean Doty | Apr. 6, 2016

The Florida swimming and diving team received four honors from the Southeastern Conference on Wednesday.

Robin Reynolds hugs coach Mike Holloway after winning the 400-meter dash at Friday's Pepsi Florida Relays on the Percy Beard Track.

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Robin Reynolds reflects on Florida career on Senior Day

By Lauren Staff | Apr. 4, 2016

As PA announcer Buck Jones read off Robin Reynolds’ list of accomplishments over James G. Pressly Stadium's speakers on Saturday, the senior walked out and pointed to the crowd.

Freshman Gordon Neale hits a ball during Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at the Mark Bostic Golf Course.

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Gators men's golf in second place after Day 1 of Mason Rudolph Championship

By Ray Boone | Apr. 2, 2016

Entering the Mason Rudolph Championship, Florida coach J.C. Deacon said that Gordon Neale’s talent was never the issue. His mind was always the issue.

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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Florida beats LSU behind strong play from Keegan

By Jake Dreilinger | Mar. 31, 2016

In an impressive showing in both doubles and singles, Kourtney Keegan contributed to the Gators success on Thursday.

UF coach Mike Holloway smiles during the 2015 Florida Relays at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Francis highlights first day of Pepsi Florida Relays

By Lauren Staff | Mar. 31, 2016

With Pressly Stadium filled to the brim with friends, family and competitors representing high schools, colleges and post-collegiate teams, the Gators wasted no time getting off to a fast start in the Pepsi Florida Relays, their first home meet of the season.

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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UF softball to host Alabama for alumnae weekend

By Matt Brannon | Mar. 31, 2016

The softball team will take on its toughest test of the season against No. 6 Alabama at 6 p.m. .

Elliott Orkin returns a ball during Florida's 9-3 win against William & Mary on Saturday at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida men’s tennis set to face Vanderbilt tonight at home

By Dylan Dixon | Mar. 31, 2016

Nearly everything went right for the Florida men’s tennis team in the month of March.

Sophomore attacker Sammi Burgess fights for a ground ball during UF's 17-11 loss to UNC at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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UF lacrosse to face Temple

By Kyle Brutman | Mar. 31, 2016

After No. 2 Florida flicked a season-best 37 shots and let up just one goal per half in a 16-2 win over Vanderbilt last weekend, it’s hard to imagine that the Gators had much to work on leading up to Saturday’s noon slate against Temple at home.