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Florida guard Alberte Rimdal shoots the ball over a defender’s outstretched arm in the Gators' 90-79 loss to the Louisiana State Tigers Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

From international player to SEC starter: Alberte Rimdal finishes second season with Gators

By Austin Stirling | Mar. 20, 2023

The sophomore Gators guard is a 21-year-old Koge, Denmark, native, and she’s the first Danish recruit on the Florida Gators women’s basketball team. She frequently started during the 2022-2023 season. Rimdal grew up around the game of basketball and is now living out her dream — playing in the SEC.

Florida redshirt freshman Matthew Kress putts the ball in the VyStar Credit Union Gators Invitational Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Three Gators finish in top 20 at National Invitational Tournament

By Madilyn Destefano | Mar. 19, 2023

The Gators sat in a tie for fifth after 36 holes on day one. The team shot a 282 in round one and a 285 in round two to finish nine-under-par.

Redshirt senior diver Maha Amer dives against the Florida Atlantic Owls Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Florida women close season with top-10 NCAA finish and 16 All-American honors

By Krisha Sanghavi | Mar. 19, 2023

Sixteen swimmers and one diver traveled to the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, from March 15 to March 18.

Florida shortstop Skylar Wallace claps during the Gators' 3-0 victory against the Central Florida Knights Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

No. 8 Florida blows past Missouri to win first SEC series

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | Mar. 19, 2023

The No. 8 Florida Gators (22-5) beat the Missouri Tigers (19-11) 4-3 Sunday afternoon in Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium to win their first series of Southeastern Conference play.

Florida's Emma Shelton hits the ball in the Gators' 4-1 win against the Florida State Seminoles Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

No. 68 Wildcats upset No. 18 Gators in Gainesville

By Luke Adragna | Mar. 19, 2023

The No. 18 Florida Gators (8-4, 3-2 SEC) lost to the No. 68 Kentucky Wildcats (8-6, 2-3 SEC) 4-2 Sunday afternoon at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex. The Gators started slow and surrendered the doubles point which proved consequential in Sunday’s final outcome.

Florida's gymnastics won its 12th Southeastern Conference title behind the Gators' season-high team score.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators gymnastics wins 12th Southeastern Conference Championship

By Jori Rzepecki | Mar. 18, 2023

The No. 3 Florida Gators (12-2, 6-1 SEC) competed in session two of the Southeastern Conference Championship March 18 against the No. 6 Louisiana State Tigers (8-5, 4-3 SEC), No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats (10-3, 5-2 SEC) and No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide (7-5, 4-4 SEC).

Florida senior Lukas Greif hits the ball in the Gators' 5-2 loss to the No. 8 Texas Longhorns Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators get back-to-back wins after victory over Commodores

By Eitan Ohana | Mar. 18, 2023

The No. 26 Florida Gators (8-7, 3-2 SEC) defeated the No. 61 Vanderbilt Commodores (5-10, 1-4 SEC) 4-3 Saturday afternoon in Nashville.

Florida midfielder Madison Waters carries the ball in her crosse in the Gators' 14-13 loss to the No. 6 Maryland Terrapins Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida falls apart in second half of loss to James Madison

By Kate Wiggins | Mar. 18, 2023

The No. 8 Florida Gators (5-3) lost to the No. 7 James Madison Dukes (8-1) 14-9 in a top-ten battle. JMU proved its spot in the rankings and came out on top after it played three quarters of catch-up.

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Brandon Neely pitches in a 14-4 victory against the Miami Hurricanes Sunday, March 5, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators drop series finale to Crimson Tide

By Jackson Reyes | Mar. 17, 2023

The No. 5 Florida Gators (18-4, 2-1 SEC) lost to the No. 24 Alabama Crimson Tide (17-4, 1-2 SEC) 6-3 in the final game of Florida’s Southeastern Conference series opener. UF split its doubleheader with Bama after the loss in Condron Ballpark Friday night.

Florida shortstop Skylar Wallace rounds the bases in the Gators' win against the Central Florida Knights Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

No. 8 Florida makes comeback in second game of doubleheader against Missouri

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | Mar. 17, 2023

The No. 8 Florida Gators (21-5) lost to the Missouri Tigers (19-10) 7-3 in the first game and beat them 4-3 in the second game of their doubleheader Friday to open the weekend with Southeastern Conference Play.

Florida senior Carly Briggs and sophomore Alicia Dudeney talk to each during their doubles match in the Gators' matchup against the Pepperdine Waves Friday, Feb 24, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida dominates Vanderbilt to continue SEC success

By Luke Adragna | Mar. 17, 2023

The No. 18 Florida Gators (8-3, 3-1 SEC) defeated the No. 23 Vanderbilt Commodores (8-6, 2-3 SEC) 6-1 Friday evening at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville.

Junior shortstop Josh Rivers swings his bat in a 14-4 victory against the Miami Hurricanes Sunday, March 5, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators walk it off to clinch series victory against Crimson Tide

By Jackson Reyes | Mar. 17, 2023

The No. 5 Florida Gators (18-3, 2-0 SEC) defeated the No. 24 Alabama Crimson Tide (16-4, 0-2 SEC) 8-7 in the first game of a doubleheader Friday in Condron Ballpark. The win clinched the series victory for UF to open Southeastern Conference play.

Junior pitcher Brandon Sproat prepares to throw a pitch in a 10-4 victory against the Miami Hurricanes Friday, March 3, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Sproat dominates No. 24 Alabama in SEC Opener

By Luke Adragna | Mar. 16, 2023

The No. 5 Florida Gators (17-3, 1-0 SEC) defeated the No. 24 Alabama Crimson Tide (16-3, 0-1 SEC) 3-0 Thursday evening to open Southeastern Conference play. In what was expected to be a back-and-forth offensive showdown, a pitching duel occurred.

Florida senior Lukas Greif and freshman Jonah Braswell celebrate during their doubles match in the Gators' 5-2 loss to the No. 8 Texas Longhorns Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators win first points matches in victory against Rebels

By Eitan Ohana | Mar. 16, 2023

The No. 26 Florida Gators (7-7, 2-2 SEC) defeated the No. 30 Ole Miss Rebels (12-3, 2-1 SEC) 5-2 Thursday evening in Oxford.

Sophomore guard Kowacie Reeves competes in an open practice at the SEC Tournament Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Kowacie Reeves, Niels Lane enter transfer portal

By Jackson Reyes | Mar. 16, 2023

Gators sophomore guard Kowacie Reeves and junior guard Niels Lane entered their names into the National Collegiate Athletic Association transfer portal Thursday, according to 247Sports.

Florida guard Riley Kugel looks to pass the ball in the Gators' 69-68 loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs Thursday, March 9, 2023.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida’s season ends in the hands of in-state rival UCF

By Brandon Hernandez | Mar. 15, 2023

The Florida Gators (16-17, 9-9 SEC) lost to the Central Florida Knights (19-14, 8-10 AAC) 67-49 in their first-round matchup of the NIT Wednesday at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The Gators shot 16.7% from behind the arc and allowed UCF to knock down 40% of its own triples.

Florida shortstop Skylar Wallace swings her bat in the Gators' win against the Central Florida Knights Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

No. 8 Gators mercy-rule Bison in midweek matchup

By Luke Adragna | Mar. 15, 2023

The No. 8 Florida Gators (20-4) defeated the Bucknell Bison (7-14) 8-0 Wednesday evening at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Florida gave up just one hit to the Bison and earned eleven of its own.

Florida guard Riley Kugel follows through on a jump shot in the Gators' 69-68 loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023.

SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Florida men’s basketball begins NIT Tournament against in-state opponent UCF

By Brandon Hernandez | Mar. 15, 2023

The Florida Gators (16-16, 9-9 SEC) will begin their campaign in the National Invitational Tournament against the Central Florida Knights (18-14, 8-10 AAU) at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Florida attacker Tayler Warehime holds the ball in her crosse in the Gators' 14-13 loss to the Maryland Terrapins Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

No. 8 Gators blow out Raiders

By Kate Wiggins | Mar. 14, 2023

The No. 8 Florida Gators (5-2) dominated against the Colgate Raiders (1-5) and won 18-5 in the first and only night game of the season Tuesday. The Gators faced moments of frustration in their last game before heading to Harrisonburg, Virginia, to play their current biggest threat — No. 7 James Madison.

Florida shortstop Josh Rivera throws the ball in the Gators' loss to the Miami Hurricanes Saturday, March 4, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

No. 5 Florida picks up midweek victory against North Florida

By Luke Adragna | Mar. 14, 2023

The No. 5 Florida Gators (15-3) defeated the North Florida Ospreys (10-7) 7-2 at Condron Ballpark Tuesday evening. The Gators had their second game of the season without a home run but cruised to victory with a late-inning offensive effort.