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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Sports | Basketball

Senior Erik Murphy stares at the locker room floor following Florida’s 79-59 loss to Michigan on Sunday in Cowboys Stadium. The Gators’ season ended in the Elite Eight for a third consecutive year. 
SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Final Flop: UF loses in Elite 8 again

ARLINGTON, Texas — When the buzzer sounded Sunday, Florida walked off the floor as Michigan guard Trey Burke dashed to the edge of the court and held up four fingers. He then huddled with his teammates — each decked out in Final Four gear — and celebrated midcourt. 


Sophomore Kayla Lewis shoots during Florida’s 68-57 loss to Vanderbilt on Feb. 21 in the O’Connell Center.
SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

UF tipping off WNIT Sweet 16

Rarely does a Florida program — no matter the sport — settle for less than a chance to compete for an NCAA championship. Coach Amanda Butler and the Gators are stuck in that situation this season, but through two games they have made the most of their opportunity in the WNIT. 


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