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UF coach Amanda Butler speaks with the media during the Florida women’s basketball team’s annual media day at the University Women’s Club on Oct. 9.

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Gators troubled by strong opponents

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 24, 2013

Correlation does not equal causation. At least the Gators hope not.

Sophomore forward Christin Mercer attempts a layup during the Gators' 76-68 loss to the Seminoles on Thursday night in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida falls to in-state rival Florida State

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 21, 2013

The Seminoles gave the Gators a taste of their own medicine on Thursday night in the O’Connell Center.

Jaterra Bonds attempts a shot during Florida's 88-77 victory against North Florida on Nov. 10 in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida motivated to avenge last year's loss to Florida State

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 20, 2013

Today at 5 p.m., Florida seeks redemption against in-state rival Florida State.

Ronni Williams attempts a shot during Florida’s 88-77 win against North Florida on Nov. 10 in the O’Connell Center. Williams scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds against No. 6 Kentucky on Sunday.

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UF looking for consistency early in season

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 18, 2013

Two very different Gators teams took the floor last week.

Redshirt junior guard Kayla Lewis poses during Florida women’s basketball’s media day.

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Lewis scores 21 points to lead Florida past Kennesaw State

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 17, 2013

Kayla Lewis had a birthday to remember.

Ronni Williams posts up during Florida’s win against North Florida on Sunday in the O’Connell Center.

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Slow start dooms Gators in road loss

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 14, 2013

The third time is not always the charm.

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Gators preparing for road test tonight

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 13, 2013

Slowly but surely, the Gators’ competition stiffens as the season progresses.

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Gators enjoy strong opening weekend of play

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 11, 2013

It was a tale of two victories.

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Florida tops North Florida for second win to start season

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 10, 2013

Two games into the season, everything is seemingly going to plan.

Freshman guard Ronni Williams, a McDonald’s High School All-American, poses during Florida women’s basketball’s media day. Williams recorded a double-double in Florida's 93-65 win against Bethune-Cookman on Friday.

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Freshman stars in Gators season opener

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 8, 2013

With an even shorter bench than originally anticipated, the Gators made the most of what they had.

Guard Jaterra Bonds drives to the basket during Florida’s 69-58 win against Arkansas on Feb. 28 in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida women ready for season opener against Bethune-Cookman

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 7, 2013

After seven grueling months, the time has finally come for the Florida women’s basketball team.

Sophomore Antoinette Bannister poses for a photo during Florida’s basketball media day.

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Gators searching for new defensive identity

By GORDON STREISAND< | Oct. 27, 2013

The buzz around the Gators this preseason has been about their new, fluid offense that incorporates the transition game.

Jaterra Bonds (10) runs the floor during Florida’s 77-72 win against LSU on Jan. 6 in the O’Connell Center. Bonds is Florida’s leading scorer returning from last season.

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Florida looking for new scoring options entering season

By GORDON STREISAND< | Oct. 24, 2013

The best defense is a good offense.

Sophomore guard Antoinette Bannister, a UNC transfer, poses during Florida women’s basketball’s media day.

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Incoming transfers to play big role

By GORDON STREISAND< | Oct. 22, 2013

Out with the old, in with the new.

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Dimaite suffers ACL tear; Gators left with only nine players

By GORDON STREISAND< | Oct. 9, 2013

The injury bug is not an equal-opportunity offender. Just ask redshirt sophomore center Viktorija Dimaite.

Freshman guard Sydney Moss (40) drives to the basket during Florida 69-58 win against Arkansas on Feb. 28 in the O’Connell Center.

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Moss to “most likely” transfer to Division III school

By PHIL HEILMAN< | July 18, 2013

Former Gators women’s basketball player Sydney Moss announced last month her intention to leave the program following one season with the team.

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Moss, McIntyre to leave Gators women’s basketball team

By PHIL HEILMAN< | June 18, 2013

One step forward, two steps back — that has been the pattern of growth for the Florida women’s basketball program during coach Amanda Butler’s six-year tenure.

Guard Chandler Cooper (5) dribbles past Georgia State guard Ashley Watson during the Gators’ 84-65 win on Nov. 11 in the O’Connell Center. After seeing time in only three games for the Gators in 2012-13 because of a left foot injury, Cooper has decided to transfer to Lipscomb University.

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Chandler Cooper to transfer from Florida to Lipscomb

By PHIL HEILMAN< | June 7, 2013

After playing in only three games for the Gators during her freshman season due to a foot injury suffered in November, Chandler Cooper decided she needed a fresh start elsewhere.

Guard Carlie Needles shoots during Florida's 69-58 loss to Arkansas on Feb. 28 in the O'Connell Center. Needles hit 34.1 percent of her three-point shots last season.

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Guard looks to build on strong first season

By PHIL HEILMAN< | Apr. 17, 2013

Forgetting that Carlie Needles was a redshirt freshman last season can be easy.

Forward Jennifer George dives for the ball during Florida’s 69-58 loss to Arkansas on Feb. 28 in the O’Connell Center. The Indiana Fever selected George with the 33rd overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft on Monday.

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Defending WNBA champions draft former Florida forward

By PHIL HEILMAN< | Apr. 16, 2013

Jennifer George spent Monday night with a group of teammates at the home of Gators assistant coach Murriel Page, waiting to find out if she would be selected in the 2013 WNBA Draft.