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Mary Wise coached the UF volleyball team to the NCAA championship match last season. She was named AVCA National Coach of the Year for 2017 and claimed her 23rd SEC Championship with the program.

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alligatorSports Awards: Who is UF's Coach of the Year?

By alligatorSports Staff Report | July 4, 2018

There were 12 University of Florida athletics teams that finished in the top five nationally in their respective sports during the 2017-18 season. This statistic, a program record, begged the question, who is the best coach among this crop of talented teams? Sports writers Alanis Thames, Andrew Huang, Chris O’Brien and Mark Stine nominated their picks in this alligatorSports Awards installment.

Third baseman Jonathan India was taken fifth overall by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2018 MLB Draft. He led the SEC in on-base percentage (.497), slugging percentage (.717) and home runs. India was selected as the conference's Player of the Year.

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UF navigated through 2018 on individual brilliance

By Chris O'Brien | July 3, 2018

Despite ending with a 5-2 loss to Arkansas at the College World Series on June 22, the Florida Gators’ 2018 season shouldn’t be overshadowed by the team’s failure to repeat as national champions.

UF starting pitcher Brady Singer pitched 5.0 innings and gave up four runs on seven hits in Florida's elimination game loss to Arkansas on Friday.

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Campbell cruises, Arkansas eliminates Florida in CWS

By Chris O'Brien | June 22, 2018

The last time he faced the defending champs, Arkansas starting pitcher Isaiah Campbell only lasted one inning and gave up six runs (five earned) on four hits and four walks.

Freshman starter Jack Leftwich threw 6.1 innings and allowed only two earned runs in his outing against Texeas Tech at the College World Series Thursday.

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After sluggish start, Florida recovers to eliminate Texas Tech

By Chris O'Brien | June 22, 2018

He’s a freshman, but he sure didn’t look like one Thursday night.

Third baseman Jonathan India went 2 for 5 with four RBIs in UF's 6-1 victory over Texas at the College World Series Tuesday. He gave the Gators a five-run lead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning.

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India breaks game open in sixth, Kowar powers UF to win over Texas

By Chris O'Brien | June 19, 2018

As soon as he finished his swing, he knew.

UF starter Jackson Kowar will take the mound in an elimination game against Texas on Tuesday at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.

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After loss to Texas Tech, Florida turns attention to Texas

By Chris O'Brien | June 18, 2018

It was an ugly, ugly game.

UF pitcher Brady Singer threw 6.1 innings in UF's 6-3 loss to Texas Tech at the College World Series Sunday. He gave up five runs (two earned) on nine hits, no walks and five strikeouts.

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Defense struggles, bats go cold as Gators drop CWS opener

By Chris O'Brien | June 17, 2018

Strength versus strength.

Florida second baseman Blake Reese stole home in UF's 3-2 win over Auburn Monday night.

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Steal home, stellar play by freshmen carries UF to CWS

By Chris O'Brien | June 13, 2018

He dashed to second before careening over and falling to the ground.

Left fielder Austin Langworthy's walk-off home run in UF's 3-2 win over Auburn in the bottom of the 11th inning sent Florida to the College World Series for the fourth-consecutive season.

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OMAHA BOUND: Florida walks off against Auburn to win Super Regional

By Chris O'Brien | June 11, 2018

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Jackson Kowar threw his final game at McKethan Stadium as the Gators lost 3-2. Game 3 of the Super Regional is set for 8:30pm on Monday.

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Tigers walk off, escape gem from Kowar

By Chris O'Brien | June 10, 2018

Jackson Kowar was near flawless on the day.

UF starting pitcher Brady Singer picked up the win in his final home game as a Gator. The junior was drafted 18th overall by the Kansas City Royals in the MLB Draft on Monday.

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Gators escape 'Romp in the Swamp,' Singer wins in his final home game

By Chris O'Brien | June 9, 2018

“I’m forever grateful for this place, and I’m really glad to have been a part of it,” Singer said.

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From retail to MVP: Girand carries an unusual backstory

By Chris O'Brien | June 6, 2018

Over the weekend, the Florida Gators advanced from the Gainesville Regional, but it wasn’t in dominant fashion, especially in the final two games.

UF third baseman Jonathan India was drafted fifth overall by the Cincinnati Reds in the MLB Draft Monday night. Pitcher Brady Singer was also drafted in the first round by the Kansas City Royals.

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Gators drop Game 1, Girand helps earn Super Regional berth

By Chris O'Brien | June 5, 2018

The Florida Gators played two games against the Florida Atlantic Owls Monday night.

UF third baseman Jonathan India's solo home run jump-started the Gators' offense on a 3-2 win against Jacksonville at the Gainesville Regional. His solo home run was one of three for Florida on the night.

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Gators get Singer back, use the long ball to beat Jacksonville

By Chris O'Brien | June 3, 2018

The ball kept going, and going, and going.

Right fielder Wil Dalton went 4 for 5 on Friday in Florida's 13-5 win over Columbia at the Gainesville Regional. He nearly hit the cycle but was thrown out sliding into third base.

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Gators fall behind early, Dalton powers team to win

By Chris O'Brien | June 1, 2018

The Columbia Lions came out firing on Friday afternoon against the Florida Gators.

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UF gears up for Columbia, MLB Draft, meets with Billy Donovan

By Bu Chris O'Brien | May 31, 2018

“A new season starts tomorrow.”

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Florida flops at SEC Tournament, still earns top seed

By Chris O'Brien | May 28, 2018

This is familiar territory for the Florida Gators.

Deacon Liput was the only Gator to record multiple hits on Friday night/Saturday morning against LSU.

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Tigers show their stripes, chomp Gators in seven innings

By Chris O'Brien | May 27, 2018

Not too much changed between days in the third round of the SEC Tournament after the game between the LSU Tigers and the Florida Gators (42-17, 20-10 SEC) got postponed from late Friday night until Saturday morning due to fog.

Junior pitcher Jackson Kowar started on Friday against the Razorbacks, throwing six innings and allowing four earned runs during his fourth loss of the season.

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Florida drops game to Arkansas in SEC Tourney Play

By Chris O'Brien | May 26, 2018

Arkansas relief pitcher Matt Cronin let out a yelp of relief.

Although junior Jonathan India recorded two errors on Wednesday night, he made a defensive play to preserve UF's 4-3 lead over LSU. He also batted 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI.

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Florida endures errors, holds off LSU

By Chris O'Brien | May 23, 2018

“The chess match is ratcheted up.”