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Holly Pole (30) and Maddy Monserez attempt to dig the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Ole Miss on Sunday in the O'Connell Center.

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Monserez, Pole leading Florida volleyball defense

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 29, 2014

In 2012, Maddy Monserez did not start a single match.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during Florida's 2-1 win against Georgia at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Jordan honored by SEC after home sweep

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Sep. 29, 2014

After a weekend in which Florida played in Gainesville for the first time since Aug. 24 and defeated two Southeastern Conference opponents in Georgia and Missouri, the Gators are now more than halfway through their regular-season schedule.

Max Garcia (76) snaps the ball to Jeff Driskel during Florida's 42-21 loss to Alabama on Sept. 20 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Notebook: Florida offensive line healthy, defense injured

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 29, 2014

Florida offensive line is beginning to shape up again.

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Gators in the NFL: Murphy leads Bucs over Steelers with six catches

By ERICA HERNANDEZ | Sep. 29, 2014

This edition of Gators in the NFL is coming to you live from Chicago, so it’s only fitting that Jon Bostic leads the pack — even though he and his Bears teammates failed to win against the Packers on Sunday. Chicago lost to Green Bay 38-17, and the city wept.

Will Muschamp reacts after a play during Florida's 42-21 loss to Alabama on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Muschamp confident in Driskel heading into Tennessee game

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Sep. 29, 2014

Following a bye week for Florida, coach Will Muschamp and company turn their attention to their next test: a matchup in Neyland Stadium facing longtime Southeastern Conference Eastern Division rival Tennessee.

Gordon Watson returns a ball during Florida’s 5-2 win against North Florida on Jan. 22 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Watson advances in ITA qualifying

By Mary Francis | Sep. 29, 2014

Only one Gator is still in the running to win the singles bracket in the 2014 Saint Francis Health System ITA Men’s All-American Championship.

Will Muschamp looks down the field during Florida's 42-21 loss to Alabama on Sept. 20 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Zoop’s Scoop: Standards high following success

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 29, 2014

The guy who follows the guy that succeeds "the guy" is always the best guy to be.

Simone Antwi (16) hits the ball over the net for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-0 win against Ole Miss on Sunday in the O'Connell Center.

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Antwi has career day against Ole Miss

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 28, 2014

After Florida swept Auburn on Friday in its first Southeastern Conference game of the season, UF was able to do it again on Sunday against Ole Miss.

Freshman Josie Kuhlman (pictured) advanced to the second round of the NCAA Singles competition Wednesday. Out of five Gators who competed, she and sophomore Belinda Woolcock were the only two to advance.

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Freshman advances at ITA All-American Championships

By Mary Francis | Sep. 28, 2014

One of four Gators made it to the qualifying rounds in the Riviera/ITA Women’s All-American Championships pre-qualifying tournaments held in Los Angeles.

Junior Natalie Hinds competes in the 100-yard butterfly during Florida's 189.5-110.5 win against Arkansas on Saturday in the O'Connell Center

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Hinds, Warner lead UF swimming and diving team to SEC win

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Sep. 28, 2014

The first meet of the season for the Florida women’s swimming and diving team went exactly how they wanted it to go.

Savannah Jordan (right) fights with Missouri's Lauren Flynn (11) to maintain possession of the ball during Florida's 3-1 win against Missouri on Sunday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida tops Missouri, sweeps weekend

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 28, 2014

Home is where the heart is, and it’s also where the victory was Sunday for the Gators.

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws a pass as North Carolina State's Kentavius Street (35) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014.

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College Football Roundup: FSU wins another close one

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Sep. 28, 2014

After a victory over Atlantic Coast Conference rival Clemson last week, Florida State traveled to Raleigh, N.C., to take on N.C. State. FSU’s track record in Raleigh heading into Saturday was poor, with their last victory on the road against the Wolfpack coming in 2008.

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UF men's tennis struggles at ITA pre-qualifying

By Mary Francis | Sep. 27, 2014

One Gator advanced to the second round of the 2014 Saint Francis Health System ITA Men’s All-American Championship pre-qualifying draw but failed to make it out of Saturday with a second win.

Nathalie Hinds jumps into the pool for her leg of the 200 IM relay during Florida's 189.5-110.5 win against Arkansas on Saturday in the O'Connell Center.

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Women's swim team opens season with SEC win against Arkansas

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Sep. 27, 2014

The Florida women’s swimming and diving team started its season with a bang on Saturday after defeating Southeastern Conference opponent Arkansas in its season opener.

Junior Mackenzie Dagostino sets the ball during Florida's 3-2 win against Oklahoma.

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Florida volleyball sweeps Auburn on road to open SEC play

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 26, 2014

The opening point of Florida versus Auburn lasted for what seemed like three minutes, each team diving and digging and dashing around the court, neither side wishing to be the first to trail in its conference opener.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during UF's 2-1 win against UGA.

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Florida soccer defeats Georgia in first home match since August

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Sep. 26, 2014

It wasn’t the prettiest of games, but all Florida cares about is the result.

Florida celebrates a point during its 3-0 win against Georgia Soutern on Aug. 29 in the O'Connell Center.

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UF volleyball starting SEC play with clean slate

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 25, 2014

Closing the door to one of the toughest preconference schedules in Florida history, the Gators head to Alabama to face their first Southeastern Conference opponent, Auburn, tonight at 8.

Florida (front) huddles prior to its 3-0 win against Miami on Aug. 22 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida returns home to play Georgia

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 25, 2014

For Florida fans, beating Georgia is a big deal.

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Picks Column: Bye Week

Sep. 25, 2014

Site: Your couch (Cap. 4)

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Gators to play in ITA pre-qualifying

By Mary Francis | Sep. 25, 2014

The men’s tennis team will be back on the court in the ITA Saint Francis Health System Men’s All-American Championships pre-qualifying tournament this weekend in Tulsa, Okla.