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Led by first-year head coach JC Deacon, the Florida men's golf team returned to the NCAA Championship last season. Here's Ryan Summer's story on the occasion (http://www.alligator.org/sports/golf/article_982fe4ae-fdf2-11e4-833b-83c78d3e0d3f.html)

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Alejandro Tosti making quick impact for UF men’s golf team

By Luis Torres | Jan. 27, 2015

There’s a new face hanging around the Florida men’s golf team.

Coach Roland Thornqvist looks down the courts of the Ring Tennis Complex during Florida's 4-0 win against Louisville on Aug. 25.

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UF women’s tennis on a roll after weekend sweeps

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 26, 2015

Florida’s women’s tennis team got off to a positive start to its dual season.

Carlie Needles dribbles the ball down the court during Florida's 77-42 loss to No. 1 South Carolina on Jan. 19 in the O'Connell Center.

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Carlie Needles’ return gives Gators women’s basketball boost in win against Arkansas

By GRAHAM HALL | Jan. 26, 2015

Three weeks of nothing but losses can destroy a team’s confidence.

Coach Tim Walton was more than happy to empty his bench in Florida's 19-3 win over Florida A&M on Wednesday. “I think overall the main priority is to get everybody at-bats and to keep our timing right," he said.

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UF softball loaded with talent heading into 2015 season

By Patrick Pinak | Jan. 26, 2015

Florida’s softball team is deep.

Kennedy Baker performs on the balance beam during Florida's 197.20-195.65 win against Auburn on Jan. 16 in the O'Connell Center.

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Faehn looking at UF gymnastics with glass-half-full mentality

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 26, 2015

If Rhonda Faehn were evaluating the contents of a glass half-filled with water, she would likely point out that the water vapor in the air-filled half means the glass is more than half-full.

New head football coach Jim McElwain speaks at his opening press conference in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Recruiting roundup: Jabari Zuniga flips, Rick Wells commits, Cece Jefferson visited

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Jan. 26, 2015

Jim McElwain landed two more verbal commits from the recruiting trail on Monday.

New head football coach Jim McElwain speaks at his introductory press conference in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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2016 commit Rick Wells' path to Florida started months ago

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Jan. 26, 2015

Florida has landed its second commitment in as many days, this time a 2016 commitment in wide receiver Rick Wells.

Brianna Morgan hits a two-handed backhand during Florida's 4-0 win against Elon on Saturday at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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UF sweeps competition, advances to ITA Indoors

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 25, 2015

After a 4-0 debut against Elon on Saturday, the No. 2 UF women’s tennis team continued to hold ground on the second day of the ITA Kick Off Weekend.

January Miller drives into the lane during Florida's 72-58 win against Arkansas on Sunday in the O'Connell Center.

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January Miller leads Florida women’s basketball to win over Arkansas

By GRAHAM HALL | Jan. 25, 2015

Winless in their last four games, the Florida women’s basketball team received some much-needed rest last week for the program to decompress and recover from the strain of the Southeastern Conference schedule.

Florida's Marquis Dendy reacts after competing in the long jump at the NCAA track and field championships on June 12 in Eugene, Ore. Dendy became the first athlete to win both the long jump and the triple jump at the NCAA Outdoors since 2002.

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UF track and field sets records at Rod McCravy Memorial Invitational

By Kyle Brutman | Jan. 25, 2015

Coach Mike Holloway and his No. 1 Gators men’s and women’s track teams left Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday with plenty to smile about.

Freshman Caeleb Dressel jumps into the pool at the start of the 200-yard breaststroke event during Day 3 of the 2014 Pinch A Penny Invitational

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UF swim teams top Auburn

By Mary Francis | Jan. 25, 2015

Heading into the weekend with just two dual meets remaining in the season, the Florida swimming and diving teams looked to make a strong push to qualify their athletes for the NCAA Championship.

Gordon Watson hits an underhand volley during Florida men's tennis' 4-3 loss to Ole Miss on Jan. 31, 2015 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gordon Watson clinches UF men’s tennis win in ITA Kick Off Weekend consolations

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 25, 2015

After a tough loss to Ole Miss on Day 1 of the ITA Kick Off Weekend, Florida was determined to bring home a win Sunday morning in the tournament’s consolation match.

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Two-star linebacker Rayshad Jackson commits to UF

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Jan. 25, 2015

Florida’s 2015 recruiting class landed its ninth verbal commitment on Sunday morning.

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Men's tennis struggles, women excel in ITA Kick off openers

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 24, 2015

Day 1 of the ITA Kick Off Weekend was bittersweet for the UF men’s and women’s tennis teams on Saturday.

UF midfielder Meggie Dougherty-Howard dribbles during Florida's 4-0 loss to FC Bayern Munich on Saturday at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida soccer learns from 4-0 loss to FC Bayern

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Jan. 24, 2015

In a match that ultimately proved FC Bayern Munich to be the more talented side, the Florida Gators held their own in the exhibition spring game played between the two clubs on Saturday night.

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