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Florida’s Tony McQuay reacts after anchoring his team to victory in the men’s 4x400-meter relay at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships June 9 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida wins first NCAA Outdoor title

By KATIE AGOSTIN | June 11, 2012

Sprinter Jeff Demps has the fastest all-conditions time for the NCAA in the 100 meter, senior Gray Horn has won the decathlon title in every Southeastern Conference Championship he’s competed in and Florida men’s 4x100 meter relay team set the second-fastest collegiate time earlier in the season. However, none of them competed at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Keenan Kish celebrates after striking out Chris Diaz of North Carolina State to win the Super Regional game Sunday. Kish is scheduled to start against North Florida on Tuesday.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators advance to third straight College World Series

By JOE MORGAN | June 10, 2012

When Keenan Kish struck out Chris Diaz looking to send the Gators to their third straight College World Series, the on-field scene played out like he imagined. Kish was at the bottom of the pile.

Hudson Randall, pitching in the first inning against North Carolina State Saturday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Randall tosses shutout in Florida's rainy win against NC State

By JOE MORGAN | June 9, 2012

The Gators did not get a no-hitter to start the NCAA Super Regional, but they settled for a Hudson Randall shutout. Florida (46-18) relied on Randall and a good day with the bats in a 7-1 victory against North Carolina State (43-19) on Saturday at McKethan Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators men's track and field team wins first NCAA Outdoor title

By KATIE AGOSTIN | June 9, 2012

Most of the men on the track and field team say that they prefer the outdoor season over the indoor season.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

McQuay, Craddock win NCAA Outdoor titles

By KATIE AGOSTIN | June 9, 2012

The men are in the hunt again.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Bastel announced as women's golf coach

June 8, 2012

About two weeks after athletic director Jeremy Foley was shocked by the news of Jan Dowling resigning from her position as Florida women’s head golf coach, he was once again caught by surprise. This time it was by assistant coach Emily Bastel.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF hires new men's tennis coach

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | June 8, 2012

The University of Florida has found their new men’s tennis coach.

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Barbiasz sets records at second day of NCAA Outdoor Championships

By KATIE AGOSTIN | June 8, 2012

To say junior Dwight Barbiasz had a big day on Thursday would be an understatement. Not only did his mark of 2.28 meters in the high jump set a new personal record for him, but it also tied Florida’s record in the event.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators women's basketball coach Butler signs contract extension through 2017

By JOE MORGAN | June 7, 2012

A second bout of March Madness has earned coach Amanda Butler a longer stay in Gainesville.

Mike Zunino (3) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against Georgia Tech in the NCAA Gainesville Regional on June 2. Zunino had two of Florida’s four homers during the weekend.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida looking to maintain offensive momentum in Super Regional

By JOE MORGAN | June 6, 2012

Mike Zunino got the Gators’ offense going last Saturday night.

Marquis Dendy competes in the triple jump at the the Tom Jones Memorial Classic on April 21, 2012.

NEWS | CAMPUS

McQuay, LaCaze only Gators to advance on first day at NCAA Championships

By KATIE AGOSTIN | June 6, 2012

For the last three years Texas A&M has dominated the men’s NCAA Outdoor Championships, edging Florida by a combined five points. A slow start on the first day of competition Wednesday may prove costly for the Gators should the national title be decided by single digits again.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Six more Gators selected in MLB draft

June 5, 2012

Six more Gators were selected on the second day of the MLB draft Tuesday.

Jonathon Crawford warms up before throwing a no-hitter Friday night against Bethune-Cookman. He struck out five batters and walked one.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF starters key in NCAA Regional sweep

By JOE MORGAN | June 4, 2012

The Gators proved they were worthy of the nation’s top overall seed in the first weekend of postseason play — or at least the No. 1 ranking in the NCAA Gainesville Regional.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Crawford gaining momentum in rotation as postseason progresses

By JOE MORGAN | June 4, 2012

Gators coach Kevin O’Sullivan said he is considering four starters for the three-man rotation in the NCAA Super Regional. If O’Sullivan is wise, Jonathon Crawford will crack the final trio.

Josh Tobias throws to first base against Georgia Tech on June 3, 2012, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Strong defensive effort helps No. 1 Gators advance

By JOE MORGAN | June 4, 2012

With Jonathon Crawford’s no-hit bid on the line, Carlos Delgado lined a 3-2 pitch right at Casey Turgeon.

Ciarra Brewer competes in the triple jump at the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships on May 13, 2012.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Brewer benefits from technique change

By KATIE AGOSTIN | June 4, 2012

As the Gators head to Des Moines, Iowa to wrap up their season at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, jumper Ciarra Brewer will be wrapping up her first season with a new coach. Despite the transition in coaches, the freshman had a strong year.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators Zunino, Johnson taken in MLB Draft first round

June 4, 2012

For Florida, Z came first Monday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida blows out Georgia Tech, advances to NCAA Super Regionals

By JOE MORGAN | June 3, 2012

The Gators’ talented crop of upperclassmen can relax and enjoy the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft — at least for a couple of days.

Catcher Mike Zunino homers to center field against Georgia Tech. His solo shot gave the Gators a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning en route to a 6-2 win.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Zunino leads Florida to a win against Georgia Tech

By JOE MORGAN | June 2, 2012

Mike Zunino was happy to lead off the top of the fourth inning. After a testy latter half of the third, the junior catcher wanted to give the Gators an emotional edge.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Crawford throws no-hitter in Gators victory

By JOE MORGAN | June 1, 2012

Preston Tucker said he didn’t know how to act around Jonathon Crawford. Tucker had never been part of a no-hitter before.