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First baseman Vickash Ramjit bats during Florida’s 4-0 win against Ole Miss at McKethan Stadium on Sunday. Ramjit went 1 for 11 at the plate against Auburn.

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Florida bats silent in loss to Auburn

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | May 12, 2013

Florida first baseman Vickash Ramjit struggled in his last weekend at McKethan Stadium.

Florida attacker Ashley Bruns (13) runs past Ohio State defender Tayler Kuzma (24) in the Gators’ 13-7 win against the Buckeyes on March 23 at Dizney Stadium. Bruns scored four goals in Florida's 16-5 win against Denver in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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UF halts potent offense

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | May 12, 2013

In what was likely their last game in Gainesville, Florida’s seniors emphatically ensured it wasn’t their last game as Gators.

Sophomore Zack Powers is congratulated by teammates at home plate after hitting his second grand slam during Florida’s 16-5 win against Duke on Feb. 17 at McKethan Stadium.

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Gators rally in ninth to even series with Auburn

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | May 12, 2013

It looked like the Gators were about to by completely stymied by the Auburn pitching staff for the second straight night.

Kelsey Horton (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run during Florida’s 4-2 win against Mississippi State on April 6 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Horton homered in Florida's 10-4 victory against Missouri to clinch the SEC Tournament championship.

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Gators clinch SEC Tournament behind strong offense

By LANDON WATNICK< | May 12, 2013

For the first time since 2009, Florida swept the regular season and Southeastern Conference Tournament titles.

Sophomore jumper Marquis Dendy competes in the long jump at the SEC Indoor Track Championships on Feb. 23 in Fayetteville, Ark. Dendy qualified for the men's triple jump in next week's NCAA Outdoors Championships.

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Florida trails Arkansas after three days at SEC Outdoors

By GORDON STREISAND< | May 12, 2013

With one day remaining in the 2013 Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships, the Gators find themselves in a familiar spot.

Junior Camilla Hedberg watches her shot during the SunTrust Gator Invitational on March 15 at Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Gators advance to NCAA Championships

By RJ Schaffer | May 11, 2013

Led by two career-best rounds from senior Mia Piccio, the Florida women’s golf team advanced to the NCAA tournament after finishing in fourth place at the NCAA Central Regional.

Senior Lauren Embree returns a ball during Florida’s 4-1 win against Georgia on March 15. Embree lost to Stanford's Nicole Gibbs 6-0, 6-1 as the Cardinal defeated the Gators 4-3 to advance to the NCAA title match.

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Florida sweeps Marist in NCAA Tournament

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | May 11, 2013

Hosting the first round of the NCAA Tournament worked even better than coach Roland Thornqvist could have expected.

Florida first baseman Taylor Schwarz (49) hits during Florida's 4-2 victory against Mississippi State on April 6 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Schwarz had one run after two attempts at bat. Schwarz homered twice in Florida's 9-5 win against Georgia in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals.

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Schwarz homers send UF to SEC finals

By LANDON WATNICK< | May 11, 2013

Thanks to a hot start offensively, Florida has reached its second Southeastern Conference Tournament title game in as many seasons.

Sophomore Marquis Dendy (far left) races in the 55m on Jan. 17 during the Gator Invitational in the O’Connell Center. Dendy is set to compete in the long jump on Saturday.

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Freshman headlines second day at SEC Outdoors

By GORDON STREISAND< | May 11, 2013

After the second day of the 2013 Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships, Florida’s men are still in the lead.

Junior starting pitcher Jonathon Crawford warms up on the mound during Florida’s 3-2 victory against South Carolina on April 11 at McKethan Stadium. Crawford gave up four runs in four innings against Auburn on Friday.

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Crawford struggles in loss to Auburn

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | May 10, 2013

It looked like Jonathon Crawford had brought his best stuff on Friday night.

Senior Billy Federhofer prepares to backhand the ball during Florida’s 7-0 win against St. John’s on Jan. 26 at Linder Stadium. Federhofer dropped his last set 1-6 to end the Gators' 4-3 loss in the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

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Gators collapse in NCAA Tournament

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | May 10, 2013

Fresh off a loss to Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals, the Gators men’s tennis team ended its season with another disappointing defeat on Friday.

UF golfer Mia Piccio carries her bag at the Betsy Rawls Invitational on Nov. 2, 2011. Piccio carded a 73 (+1) in Florida's first round at the NCAA Championships on Tuesday at the UGA Golf Course.

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Florida falls behind in NCAA Regionals

By RJ Schaffer | May 10, 2013

After a surprising first round that saw the Gators sit in first place in the NCAA Women’s Central Regional, the team fell back to Earth on Friday and sits tied for third at 13-over par (589).

Throwers coach Steve Lemke (left) and coach Mike Holloway walk across the field at Percy Beard Track at Pressly Stadium during the 2012 Florida Relays. Seventeen Gators qualified Sunday for the NCAA Outdoor Championships, which are set to begin June 5.

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Gators excel in hammer throw

By GORDON STREISAND< | May 10, 2013

Thursday was hammer time for the Gators.

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The Gators women’s golf team had possibly their best first round of the season, landing in first place in the first round of the NCAA Central Regional thanks to a five-under (six-under) par (282) score as a team.

Junior third baseman Stephanie Tofft swings during Florida’s 4-2 win against Mississippi State on April 6 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Gators drop Crimson Tide in SEC Quarterfinals

By LANDON WATNICK< | May 9, 2013

After Florida relinquished a 4-0 lead to Alabama during the top of the fifth, Kirsti Merritt fueled UF’s offense with a home run to left field.

Freshman outfielder Harrison Bader slides into home during Florida's 14-5 win against South Carolina on Saturday. Bader scored a run in the Gators' 7-1 win against the Owls on Tuesday.

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Florida comes back to defeat Florida Atlantic

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | May 7, 2013

Desperately in need of a win to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive, Florida Atlantic looked to have Florida in an ideal spot.

Senior center fielder Cody Dent swings during Florida’s 16-5 win against Duke on Feb. 17 at McKethan Stadium. Dent hit his first career home run against Florida A&M on Monday.

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Dent's homer keys Gators' blowout

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | May 6, 2013

What was shaping into a blowout win against a forgettable team turned into something much more for Cody Dent.

Florida’s Ashley Bruns (13) attacks the net against Ohio State defender Tayler Kuzma (24) in the Gators’ 13-7 win against the Buckeyes on March 23 at Dizney Stadium. Northwestern held Bruns to one goal in Florida's 8-3 loss on Sunday.

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Florida falls in ALC Tournament

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | May 5, 2013

Two days removed from a convincing victory over Ohio State, No. 1 seed Florida (17-2, 5-2 American Lacrosse Conference) dropped the ball against second-seeded Northwestern (12-2, 4-1 ALC) in the championship round of the ALC Tournament in Baltimore, Md.

Kelsey Horton connects with a pitch in Florida's 5-2 win against Auburn on April 15, 2012. Horton hit a home run in Florida's 10-4 win against Missouri in the SEC Tournament final on Saturday.

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Gators split doubleheader with Gamecocks

By LANDON WATNICK< | May 4, 2013

Competing in a doubleheader with South Carolina on Saturday, Florida earned the series victory but lost its first contest to USC in 10 years.

Freshman pitcher Danny Young warms up on the mound before Florida’s 4-0 victory against Ole Miss on March 31 at McKethan Stadium. Young picked up the loss in the Gators' 18-6 loss to the Tigers on Saturday.

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Florida's pitching struggles in blowout loss

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | May 4, 2013

The Gators scored two runs in the top of the first and 4 runs in the top of the ninth against the Tigers on Saturday. In between those two innings, LSU scored 18 times.