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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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Surf’s up

Not all beaches are made equal, the surf and the skill level required is different at every beach. With that, here are a few of the best beaches on both coasts of Florida.


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.
SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Gators earn first SEC series win

Florida’s pitching owned a Southeastern Conference opponent for the first time this season. Freshman left-hander Danny Young tossed 5.1 scoreless innings as Florida (13-16, 4-5 SEC) defeated No. 11 Ole Miss (23-6, 4-5 SEC) 4-0 on Sunday afternoon at McKethan Stadium to earn its first conference series win this season.


Left-handed pitcher Danny Young (15) warms up between innings during Florida’s 4-1 loss to Florida State on March 12 at McKethan Stadium. The freshman allowed two hits in four innings against the Seminoles on Tuesday night.
SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Danny Young stepping up in middle innings; Luke Weaver fuels Florida State

JACKSONVILLE—Florida came inches keeping Florida State from scoring the go-ahead run at The Baseball Grounds. Reactions from both teams told the story. Soft-hitting Florida State shortstop Giovanny Alfonzo raised his right fist in the air in celebration as he crossed first base after singling home Jose Brizuela. The bubble burst in the Florida dugout. After eight-and-a-half innings of sticking with the nation’s No. 2 team, the Gators fell short again.


Florida Alligator
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Crawford struggles, bats silent in loss to Vanderbilt

Jonathon Crawford did not pitch like a man starved for run support on Saturday night. The junior surrendered six earned runs on 12 hits in six innings, taking the loss in Florida's 6-1 defeat to No. 2 Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. The loss was UF's first on the road this season.



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