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SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Unexpected cause for UF baseball’s unexpected struggles

By TOM GREEN | Apr. 15, 2012

Something is still amiss with Karsten Whitson.

Florida junior attacker Kitty Cullen drives toward goal against Detroit on Feb. 26. Cullen returned from a concussion and scored a team-high five goals in the Gators’ 17-5 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida eyeing regular-season finale matchup with Northwestern

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Apr. 15, 2012

The Gators are on a collision course with the nation’s top team.

Florida coach Roland Thornqvist (right) congratulates junior Sofie Oyen (left) and former Gator Allie Will (back) during a match against Duke on March 14, 2012.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators entering SEC Tournament as champs, No. 1 seed

By ELI MARGER | Apr. 15, 2012

When looking at the history of women’s tennis in the Southeastern Conference, there is one very clear truth that sticks out — the Gators have a monopoly on the sport.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators baseball strands 12 on bases in loss to Volunteers

By TOM GREEN | Apr. 14, 2012

Vickash Ramjit was one swing away from clinching the weekend series for Florida.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Slilam, UF men's tennis overpower South Carolina; women clinch SEC regular season title

By ELI MARGER | Apr. 14, 2012

After a brief ceremony honored his career at Florida, Nassim Slilam took the court in doubles for the final time. The result probably wasn’t how the senior envisioned it.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Slilam leads Gators to Senior Day win; UF women finish perfect SEC season

By ELI MARGER | Apr. 14, 2012

After a brief ceremony honored his career at Florida, Nassim Slilam took the court in doubles for the final time.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Haeger nearly throws no-hitter in Gators softball's 3-1 win against Tigers

Apr. 14, 2012

Through 6.1 innings, Lauren Haeger had a no-hitter. Then, Auburn's Caitlin Jordan spoiled the fun.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Cullen, Gilroy combine for nine goals in Florida lacrosse's victory against Vandy

Apr. 14, 2012

Florida defeated Vanderbilt in a low-scoring tight game in Nashville in 2011.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Crawford, bullpen shut down Vols in Gators' 3-1 win

By TOM GREEN | Apr. 13, 2012

Nothing has come easy for No. 7 Florida the last three weeks, and that continued Friday night in Knoxville, Tenn.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Horton's RBI single completes Florida softball's comeback against Auburn

Apr. 13, 2012

Most of Kelsey Horton's big hits go over the fence, but her key base knock Friday night found the outfield grass.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Three-star swingman signs with Gators

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 13, 2012

Just hours after Brad Beal announced his departure to the NBA Draft on Friday, the Gators began the process of filling their open roster spots with the signing of DeVon Walker.

Florida guard Brad Beal declared for the NBA Draft on Monday after a stellar freshman campaign in which he led the Gators in minutes played and rebounding. Beal is projected to be a lottery pick in the June 28 draft.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Freshman Beal declares for NBA Draft

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 13, 2012

For the last four days, Brad Beal has been patiently sitting on his decision to forgo his remaining three years of eligibility at Florida and enter the NBA Draft.