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When junior Jeremy Postin released the 35-pound weight last Saturday at the Indoor Southeastern Conference Championships, he knew it was a good throw.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Hunter, Florida gymnastics prepare for road meet at Nebraska

By LANDON WATNICK< | Mar. 1, 2012

Kytra Hunter doesn’t care about awards.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Slilam working on consistency as UF tennis begins SEC play

By ELI MARGER | Mar. 1, 2012

With his long, wavy hair and the beginnings of a beard, one would expect Nassim Slilam to be a bit of a wild card off the court. Turns out he’s pretty wild on the court, too.

Florida freshman Brad Beal (23) said a series of mistakes and a lack of awareness allowed Vanderbilt to exploit the Gators’ defense for a season-high 12 made 3-pointers on Tuesday night.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators’ 3-point defense not showing up for critical games

By JOHN BOOTHE | Feb. 29, 2012

NASHVILLE -- By the time John Jenkins hit his game-high sixth 3-pointer, Brad Beal was willing to place the Vanderbilt guard in the same breath as his favorite NBA player.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida women's basketball concentrating solely on Auburn, SEC Tournament

By JOE MORGAN | Feb. 29, 2012

The Gators’ postseason forecast remains unclear, so they’re not planning too far ahead.

Florida junior starting pitcher Hudson Randall said he enjoys strength coach Paul Chandler’s pool exercises, adding that the resistance has helped him tremendously.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida’s pitching staff benefitting from unusual workouts

Feb. 29, 2012

Brian Johnson was 1,254 miles from Gainesville, playing in the Cape Cod League, when he began to feel some discomfort in his shoulder.

Florida junior Ensley Gammel said the third-ranked Gators are enjoying coach Tim Walton’s approach to using the entire roster.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Parity on roster helping No. 1 Gators

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Feb. 29, 2012

Tim Walton said it’s possible to win without depth. The Gators will just take his word for it.

Florida senior Joanna Mather, who has fallen from No. 4 to No. 18 in the individual rankings, beat FSU’s Mia Vriens in straight sets Wednesday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators secure 99th consecutive home win in sweep of ‘Noles

By ELI MARGER | Feb. 29, 2012

Florida moved one match closer to its 100th consecutive home win Wednesday. By beating Florida State, the Gators moved to 52-1 all-time against the Seminoles.

After giving up two easy goals at UNC, junior defender Sam Farrell said the Gators have made defensive adjustments in an effort to improve transition play.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida players, coaches praise defense for scoring outburst

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Feb. 29, 2012

The Gators had their most prolific two-game offensive stretch ever last weekend.

After complaining about effort following a loss to UGA, coach Billy Donovan said he was impressed with UF’s resiliency in Tuesday’s 77-67 loss at Vanderbilt.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Vandy seniors prove too much for Florida

By JOHN BOOTHE | Feb. 28, 2012

NASHVILLE — The Gators came into Nashville, Tenn., knowing the senior-laden Commodores were starving for an emotional lift in their final home game of the season.