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Florida fails to topple No. 1 UNC in season opener

By EDEN OTERO | Feb. 8, 2014

No. 1 North Carolina lived up to the hype, and then some.

Scottie Wilbekin drives the ball down the court during Florida’s 78-69 win against Alabama on Saturday in the O’Connell Center. Wilbekin and the Florida defense allowed Alabama to shoot 55 percent from the floor.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Defense struggles in win against Alabama

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Feb. 8, 2014

By the end of No. 3 Florida’s 78-69 win over Alabama on Saturday coach Billy Donovan didn’t need many words to describe his team’s defense.

Stefani Stojic swings at the ball during Florida’s 4-0 win against Harvard at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida avoids upset and escapes with first National Team Indoors victory

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 8, 2014

In a packed arena on Friday night, No. 14 Virginia gave the Gators trouble.

Carlos Moreno sets up for a free throw during Florida’s 68-58 win against Missouri on Tuesday in the O’Connell Center. Moreno had made 73 percent of his free throws, but the Gators are shooting at a 66 percent clip as a whole from the charity stripe. UF made 73 percent of its free throws against Mizzou.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Moreno leads Gators’ effort from charity stripe

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Feb. 6, 2014

Carlos Moreno is 56 of 77 from the free-throw line this season. But in practice before Tuesday’s game against Missouri, the senior point guard was 86 of 86. No misses, no breaks; just basket after basket.

Taylor Schwarz swings at the ball during Florida’s 4-2 victory against Mississippi State on April 6, 2013, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Schwarz drove in three runs and was hit by two pitches during Florida’s 10-3 win against USF on Thursday in Tampa. Schwarz drew a hit by pitch to start a 7-run rally in the fourth inning.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

UF routs USF in first game of season

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 6, 2014

A 12-batter fourth inning gave Florida what it needed to seal the win in Tampa on Thursday.

Kayla Lewis attempts a free-throw shot during Florida’s 75-67 win against Alabama on Jan. 30 in the O’Connell Center. Lewis notched a double-double against Arkansas.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Fouls, turnovers doom Florida in road loss against Arkansas

By GORDON STREISAND< | Feb. 6, 2014

hursday night in Arkansas.

Bridgette Caquatto performs a floor routine during Florida’s 197.075-196.225 win against Georgia on Jan. 24 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Sophomore hopes to make impact despite being limited by injuries

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Feb. 6, 2014

Last season, sophomore Bridgette Caquatto did not contribute much until the postseason. Now, almost halfway through her sophomore season, she has not missed a beat or a meet.

Alex Cercone prepares for a forehand during Florida’s 4-0 win against Louisville on Jan. 25. Cercone clinched Florida's 4-1 win against Oklahoma State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS

Gators look to continue hot start

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 6, 2014

After a brief break in the schedule, Florida is ready to continue its winning streak.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida faces challenge after disappointing start to season

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Feb. 6, 2014

After a disappointing fourth place finish in the one-day Florida Challenge Jan. 27, the Gators are looking to improve in their second tournament of the spring season.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida looks to keep streak alive on road against Arkansas

By GORDON STREISAND< | Feb. 5, 2014

For the second time this season, Arkansas is going to face a streaking Florida team.