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Offensive coordinator Kurt Roper addresses the media during his introductory press conference on Jan. 13. Four-star quarterback Sheriron Jones, who was recruited by Roper, committed to Florida on Sunday.

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McGee to transfer from Virginia to Florida

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 9, 2014

The Gators added another weapon for their spread offense.

Florida celebrates after an inning during it’s 4-0 win against Maryland on Feb. 14 at McKethan Stadium.

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Shore leads Florida baseball to home win over Vanderbilt

By RICHARD JOHNSON | May 8, 2014

On Thursday night in the ESPNU showcase game, pitcher Logan Shore did what he does best for No. 4 Florida (34-16, 19-6 Southeastern Conference) in its 1-0 win over No. 18 Vanderbilt (36-14, 14-11 SEC).

Dominique Easley (2) pushes through two opposing players during Florida’s 31-17 win against Tennessee on Sept. 21 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Easley selected by Patriots in first round of NFL Draft

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 8, 2014

Dominique Easley is a first-round pick.

The Gators softball team huddles together prior to the start of Florida's 2-0 win against Ole Miss on March 9 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida eliminated from SEC softball tournament after shutout loss to Georgia

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 8, 2014

Upsets highlighted the Southeastern Conference softball tournament quarterfinals heading into No. 4 seed Florida’s matchup against fifth-seeded Georgia.

Olivia Janowicz returns the ball during Florida’s 4-0 win against Harvard on Jan. 26 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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UF women's tennis preparing for NCAA Tournament

By IAN COHEN | May 8, 2014

Florida held its annual tennis banquet on Tuesday, and it came as no surprise that senior Olivia Janowicz was named as the team’s most valuable player.

Taylor Gushue bats during Florida’s 3-1 win against FSU on March 18 at McKethan Stadium. Gushue was a second-team All-American in 2014 after batting a career-high .318

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Florida baseball drops third straight midweek contest

By RICHARD JOHNSON | May 6, 2014

For the third time in a row, No. 4 Florida (33-16, 18-6 Southeastern Conference) fell in a midweek game, dropping 4-2 to No. 24 Mercer (35-11, 16-5 Atlantic Sun) on Tuesday.

Nora Barry drives the ball toward the net during Florida’s 18-7 win against High Point on Feb. 15 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Barry scored the game-winning goal against Northwestern on Sunday to help the Gators clinch the American Lacrosse Conference Tournament title.

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Gators come from behind to win ALC Tournament title

By EDEN OTERO | May 4, 2014

One point was all the Gators needed.

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Florida softball sweeps Arkansas, looks toward SEC Tournament

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 4, 2014

Florida finished the regular season on a high note in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Lauren Haeger swings during Florida’s 2-0 win against Ole Miss on March 9 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Haeger leads Gators to series win over Razorbacks with complete game shutout

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 3, 2014

Lauren Haeger continues to prove that she is a dual threat.

Mary-Sean Wilcox defends a shotduring UF’s win against Cincinnati on Feb. 23 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Wilcox, Gilroy lead Florida to ALC Tournament Championship against Northwestern

By EDEN OTERO | May 2, 2014

It was the 10 saves that kept them in the game.

Kelsey Stewart swings during Florida’s 8-0 win against Indiana on Feb. 22, 2014 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida softball uses strong start to defeat Arkansas

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 2, 2014

In its final regular season Southeastern Conference home series against Missouri last weekend, Florida started all three games from behind.

Ryan Larson stands at the plate during No. 20 Florida's 9-7 loss against Maryland on Feb. 15.

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Gators earn walk-off victory over Tigers in 10th

By ADAM PINCUS< | Apr. 27, 2014

It took extra innings, five pitchers and the Gators’ fourth outfielder Ryan Larson to scratch out a series-finale win against the Missouri Tigers.

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Missouri lead too much to overcome for Florida

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 27, 2014

Missouri had a knack for taking the lead early against Florida this weekend.

Sofie Oyen returns a ball during Florida’s 7-0 win against Florida State on Feb. 18 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Seniors' run at Florida comes to an end

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 27, 2014

Florida’s three seniors waited four years for their Senior Day cake.

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Alexander and Florida to await NCAA selection following 12th-place SEC finish

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Apr. 27, 2014

What might be Buddy Alexander’s last tournament as head coach of Florida men’s golf came to a close Sunday.

Aaron Rhodes pitches during Florida’s 3-1 win against Florida State on March 18 at McKethan Stadium.

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Rhodes tosses one-hit shutout

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Apr. 26, 2014

If Aaron Rhodes was still fighting for the Saturday starter spot entering Game 2 of the Missouri-Florida series, he has it all but secured now.

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Haeger dominates in circle, at plate

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 26, 2014

After Florida dropped its first contest 5-3 to Missouri on Friday, Lauren Haeger brought the Gators back to its winning ways.

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Gators improve by 11 strokes, ranked 10th in tournament

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Apr. 26, 2014

Florida turned things around in its conference title run on Saturday.

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Florida rebounds from two-game losing skid to defeat SEC foe

By ADAM PINCUS< | Apr. 26, 2014

Zack Powers found himself in the middle of a bench-clearing tussle against Florida State. A month later, he came a call away from hitting into a triple play. The bizarre sequence started in the second inning with Powers roping a line drive to Missouri first baseman Kendall Keeton who snagged the liner, stepped on first and fired to third to complete the rare trifecta.

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Tigers halt Gators 10-game win streak

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 26, 2014

No. 3 Florida rode a 10-game win streak into its final home series against No. 15 Missouri on Friday.