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Shannon Gilroy fights for the ball during Florida’s 21-5 win against Jacksonville on Feb. 12 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Gilroy leads the Gators with 35 goals this season.

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No. 4 Florida gearing for matchup against No. 3 Syracuse

By EDEN OTERO | Mar. 11, 2014

No. 4 Florida is moving on up.

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Florida to host 13 teams at only home event of season

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Mar. 11, 2014

Following its best performance of the season two weeks ago at the 2014 Allstate Sugar Bowl Intercollegiate Championship, No. 17 Florida looks to continue its success at its only home tournament of the season.

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UF fails to qualify divers for NCAA Championships

By Logan McGuire | Mar. 11, 2014

Day 2 of the NCAA Zone “B” Diving Regional Championships wrapped up with two divers in the finals for the Gators, but neither qualified for the national championships being held later this month.

Justin Shafer bats during Florida’s 4-0 win against Maryland on Feb. 14 at McKethan Stadium.

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Slumping Gators unlucky during non-conference schedule

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 10, 2014

Several of the Gators’ key offensive veterans have gotten off to slow starts in the 2014 campaign.

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

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Florida offense responds to first loss with hitting bonanza

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 10, 2014

After No. 1 Florida lost its Southeastern Conference opener on Friday against Ole Miss and had its 22-game winning streak snapped, coach Tim Walton wasn’t sure how the team was going to respond.

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Holloway, runners honored following SEC Indoor Championships

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Mar. 10, 2014

After his women’s squad captured a Southeastern Conference Indoor title and the men’s team finished second, coach Mike Holloway’s track teams will head to the NCAA Indoor Championships on a high note.

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UF struggles at diving meet

By Logan McGuire | Mar. 10, 2014

The Gators had mixed results on Day 1 of the NCAA Zone Diving Regional Championships on Monday.

Scottie Wilbekin cuts down the net after Florida’s 84-65 win against Kentucky on Saturday in the O’Connell Center.

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Gators tear down nets after perfect conference season

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Mar. 9, 2014

On Feb. 21, 2007, the Gators cut down the nets in the O’Connell Center to celebrate their Southeastern Conference title despite having three more regular season games on the schedule.

Cassie Peoples drives to the net during Florida’s loss to Missouri on Feb. 20 in the O’Connell Center. Peoples averaged 8.9 points per game at the SEC Tournament.

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Florida falls to Kentucky in conference tournament

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 9, 2014

After two games in as many days, fifth-seeded Florida was bounced from the Southeastern Conference Tournament by No. 12 Kentucky on Friday following a strong showing against Mississippi State on Thursday.

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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Sophomore clinches comeback win against Gamecocks

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Mar. 9, 2014

Sophomore Gordon Watson showcased his skills Sunday when he defeated No. 55 ranked Tsvetan Mihov in three sets to clinch Florida’s 4-2 win against South Carolina at the Ring Tennis Complex on Sunday.

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Florida looks to qualify divers for NCAA Championships

By Logan McGuire | Mar. 9, 2014

Diving hasn’t been one of the strengths for Florida’s No.1 men’s (8-0, 5-0 Southeastern Conference) or No. 8 women’s (5-3, 3-2 SEC) swimming and diving teams in recent years.

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Florida exacts revenge for first loss of season

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 8, 2014

After being shutout by Ole Miss to open up Southeastern Conference play on Friday, Florida evened the series Saturday.

Scottie Wilbekin, Casey Prather, Patric Young and Will Yeguete huddle together after Florida’s 84-65 win against Kentucky on Saturday in the O’Connell Center. The Gators are the first team to finish their Southeastern Conference regular-season schedule 18-0.

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Florida defeats Kentucky to close out perfect SEC season

By LANDON WATNICK< | Mar. 8, 2014

After No. 1 Florida sealed an 84-65 win against No. 25 Kentucky in the O’Connell Center on Saturday, senior forward Will Yeguete hoisted a sign that read “18-0 and more to go.”

Kayla Lewis drives toward the net during Florida’s win against Georgia on Jan. 19 in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida knocked out of SEC Tournament

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 8, 2014

On Friday, the third time was the charm for Kentucky.

Casey Turgeon swings during Florida’s 4-0 win against Maryland on Feb. 14 at McKethan Stadium.

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Turgeon, Gators walk-off winners over Huskies

Mar. 8, 2014

Casey Turgeon handed Florida (8-6) a 1-0 walk-off victory in its series opener against Connecticut (4-6) on Friday night at McKethan Stadium.

Taylor Schwarz swings during Florida’s 4-2 win against Mississippi State on Apr. 6, 2013, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Top-ranked Gators upset by Rebels

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 8, 2014

After starting the season with 22 straight wins, No. 1 Florida had trouble at the plate when it started its Southeastern Conference schedule against Ole Miss on Friday.

Alaina Johnson performs a beam routine during Florida’s win against Oklahoma on Jan. 31 in the O’Connell Center.

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Johnson breaks all around record, Hunter records fifth 10 of year

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Mar. 8, 2014

Alaina Johnson outdid herself in her final meet in the O’Connell Center on Friday.

Jaterra Bonds looks for an opening during Florida’s 68-62 loss against Georgia on Jan. 19 in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida survives opening game of tournament, faces Kentucky next

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 6, 2014

A well-rounded effort on Thursday afternoon propelled Florida to a 71-67 win over Mississippi State in its first game of the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Michael Frazier II attempts a layup during Florida’s 69-36 win against Texas A&M on Feb. 1 in the O’Connell Center.

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Frazier sets school record in 26-point thumping of South Carolina

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 5, 2014

Michael Frazier II had a career day as he carried the Gators on offense Tuesday night.

Richie Martin hits during Florida’s 9-7 loss against Maryland on Feb. 15 at McKethan Stadium. Martin went 3-for-3 at the plate and scored three runs in UF's 8-2 win against USF on Tuesday.

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Mattson and Martin lead offense in victory over Southern Mississippi

Mar. 5, 2014

Florida (7-6) won its first home-away-from-home game 4-2 against Southern Mississippi (6-7) at Bayfront Stadium in Pensacola on Tuesday night.