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By adding three-star prospect Deiondre Porter out of Tampa Jefferson High, coach Will Muschamp now has 22 commits in his 2014 class. The class is currently ranked seventh in the country, according to Rivals.com.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Dark season still offers hope

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 18, 2013

I'm not much of a fan of extended metaphors.

Ronni Williams attempts a shot during Florida’s 88-77 win against North Florida on Nov. 10 in the O’Connell Center. Williams scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds against No. 6 Kentucky on Sunday.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

UF looking for consistency early in season

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 18, 2013

Two very different Gators teams took the floor last week.

Annie Speese dribbles the ball during Florida’s 2-0 victory against Jacksonville on Saturday at home.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Midfielder stepping up offensively for UF

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 18, 2013

Annie Speese knew what the Gators needed — and she responded.

Cory McGee runs during the Southeastern Conference Championships on Nov. 1. McGee placed 16th in the race, as UF finished fourth.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Two Gators earn NCAA at-large bids

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 18, 2013

Two more Florida runners will make the trip to Terre Haute, Ind.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators aiming to secure one of NCAA Tournament’s top seeds

By RJ Schaffer | Nov. 18, 2013

When Florida traveled to Missouri on Oct. 20, it was in the midst of one of the best stretches of volleyball in the program’s history.

Will Muschamp speaks at a press conference following Florida’s 19-14 loss to South Carolina on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Muschamp said he injured his hand punching a chalkboard.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Muschamp defends undermanned UF

By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 17, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Add Will Muschamp to the injury report.

Brent Pease watches players warm up prior to Florida’s 19-14 loss to South Carolina on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Using a new-look attack, the Gators ran for 200 yards — 169 coming in the first half — against the Gamecocks.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Pease shows promise in changed offensive approach

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 17, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Brent Pease looked like a new man on Saturday night.

Dorian Finney-Smith attempts a layup during Florida’s 86-56 victory against Arkansas-Little Rock on Saturday in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Redshirt sophomore transfer enjoys successful UF debut

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 17, 2013

There was no red carpet rolled out for Dorian Finney-Smith on Saturday night.

Redshirt senior middle blocker Chloe Mann swings during the Gators' 3-0 loss to the Tigers on Nov. 15, 2013, in the O'Connell Center. Mann paced the Gators with a .506 hitting percentage in 2013 en route to becoming the NCAA career hitting percentage leader with her .476 clip.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators bounce back with sweep against Crimson Tide

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 17, 2013

Florida defended its undefeated streak against Alabama in the O’Connell Center on Sunday afternoon, adding win No. 38 to its all-time series against the Crimson Tide.

Redshirt junior guard Kayla Lewis poses during Florida women’s basketball’s media day.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Lewis scores 21 points to lead Florida past Kennesaw State

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 17, 2013

Kayla Lewis had a birthday to remember.

Walk-on guard Lexx Edwards (11) dribbles down the court during No. 11 Florida's 86-56 win against Arkansas Little-Rock on Saturday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | BLOGS BASKETBALL

Walk-on guard Edwards suits up for Gators during Saturday’s win

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 17, 2013

With Eli Carter (leg) struggling to regain full strength and Dillon Graham (ankle, hips) out indefinitely, the Gators needed another guard on their bench Saturday.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Skyler Mornhinweg (17) prepares to hand the ball off during Florida's 19-14 loss to No. 10 South Carolina on Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Mornhinweg limited in first career start

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 16, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. — It was a storybook setting for Skyler Mornhinweg.

Skyler Mornhinweg walks off the field following an interception late in the fourth quarter of Florida’s 19-14 loss to South Carolina on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Mornhinweg completed 10 of 13 passes for 107 yards while making his first career start for the Gators.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

MUSCHAMP TO FANS: ‘GET A GRIP’ — Gamecocks’ comeback dooms Gators

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 16, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Down to its third-string quarterback and dealing with injuries to several other critical players, Florida had plenty of reasons to roll over Saturday night against No. 10 South Carolina.

Redshirt sophomore forward Dorian Finney-Smith goes up for a dunk during No. 11 Florida's 86-56 win against Arkansas Little-Rock on Saturday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Prather leads Florida past UALR after slow start

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 16, 2013

After a sluggish first half filled with missed shots, free throws and defensive assignments, Florida picked up the slack against Arkansas Little-Rock in the second half.