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Star tennis player Rachel Gailis is leaving her final year at UF to pursue a professional career.

Florida women’s tennis star leaves to go pro, holds on to her passion for UF

By Jeffrey Serber | June 11

Florida tennis standout Rachel Gailis is going pro after three successful seasons at UF.

Alyssa Banales leaps during the NCAA East Regionals on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida

Event-by-event preview: Florida track and field sends 18 entries to outdoor nationals

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | June 10

Adam Steinberg jogs on the court during the Gators' practice on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Linder Stadium at Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville, Florida.

Florida men’s tennis signs two players for 2025-2026 season

By Curan Ahern | June 3

Clark Hamilton (21) plays against Navy on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025.

Florida lacrosse caps off season with second consecutive Final Four run

By Nicole Lopez | June 3

Alyssa Banales leaps during the long jump at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Regionals on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. / UAA Communications photo by Jordan Perez

Jumps squad shines at East Regional as Florida secures 19 entries for nationals

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | June 2

Florida Men's Golf Concludes Season at the Semifinals

By Brooke Bastedo | June 1

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Ben Shelton celebrates during a match against TCU March 17.

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Former Florida men’s tennis athlete’s French Open run ends after loss to No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz

By Jeffrey Serber | June 1

Former Gator Ben Shelton fell short in his Round of 16 men’s singles match against No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz at the 2025 French Open.

Florida’s Ben Shelton prepares to hit a ball against Auburn on Feb. 21, 2021. Shelton helped his team reach the Sweet 16 in a Saturday victory over Miami.

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Former Florida men’s tennis star reaches the round of 16 in singles at the French Open

By Jeffrey Serber | May 30

Former UF tennis star Ben Shelton cruised to a straight-sets victory Friday to advance to the fourth round of the 2025 French Open.

Malcolm Clemons jumps during the SEC Outdoor Championship on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Shively Track & Field Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. / UAA Communications photo by Trenton Bardi.

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An Olympic-sized rebound: Malcolm Clemons seeks long jump national title

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | May 27

Florida senior and U.S. Olympian Malcolm Clemons’ indoor season was derailed by injury, but now fully recovered, he’s ready for his final collegiate postseason.

Shelton extended his win streak and shut down Wedenmann’s career-long 23 match win streak Sunday. Photo from UF-Auburn game Feb. 21.

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Former Gators participate in the opening rounds of the French Open

By Jeffrey Serber | May 27

Former Gators tennis players Ben Shelton and McCarty Kessler competed in the first round of the French Open over the weekend.

Florida Gators defender Celeste Forte (20) runs with the ball in a lacrosse game against Loyola Maryland in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

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Florida lacrosse falls to North Carolina in NCAA semifinal

By Nicole Lopez | May 23

Despite No. 4-seeded Florida grabbing an early lead, No. 1-seeded North Carolina scored 18 unanswered goals to defeat UF 20-4, ending the Gators' season.

Senior Anthaya Charlton leaps during the long jump at the SEC Outdoor Championships on May 16, 2025.

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Three Gators strike gold at SEC Outdoor Championships, women’s team finishes third

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | May 20

The Florida track and field team found success at the SEC Outdoor Championships and won eight conference medals in Lexington, Kentucky.

Reagan Parker whacks the ball at her University of Arkansas opponent at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex on Friday, March 30, 2025.

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Florida women’s tennis kicks their offseason into full swing

By Jeffrey Serber | May 19

The Florida Gators women's tennis team kicked off its offseason bringing in two transfers, signed an associate head coach and had two players depart from the program since March 15.

The Florida Gators lacrosse team celebrates its 22-2 win in its exhibition match against the Scotland National Team, Feb. 14, 2024.

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Florida lacrosse defeats Duke to advance to Final Four

May 15

The No. 4-seeded Florida Gators lacrosse team defeated the Duke Blue Devils 11-9 in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals Thursday evening, advancing to its second consecutive Final Four.

Florida men's golf head coach JC Deacon and redshirt freshman Matthew Kress embrace after the Gators' victory over the No. 2 Texas A&M Aggies in the SEC Championship Semifinals Saturday, April 22, 2023. / Photo by Leslie White

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Florida men's golf team advances to National Championship

By Brooke Bastedo | May 14

Florida will make its fifth consecutive trip to the national championship tournament. The team will compete against the best in the country for the title of national champions.

UF tennis player Henry Jefferson celebrates during a match against the University of North Florida on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

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Still winning, still waiting: Gators extend .500 Streak amid NCAA exit

By Curan Ahern | May 14

Florida men’s tennis avoided its first losing season since 2000-01, but struggled in 2024-25, going just over .500 in Adam Steinberg's first year as head coach.

UF Women’s Golf Coach Emily Glaser stands next to Maisie Filler at Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Florida golf reflects on season before heading to NCAA championships

By Brooke Bastedo | May 13

Florida has established itself as a consistent presence among the best teams in college golf. While the golf teams may not dominate every tournament, they aim to compete and win every time they tee up.

Reagan Parker celebrates after scoring against her University of Arkansas opponent at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex on Friday, March 28, 2025. Jimena Gomez Alonso of University of Arkansas defeated Parker 6-3 and 6-0.

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Evaluating Per Nilsson’s First Season as Florida women’s tennis head coach

By Jeffrey Serber | May 12

In Per Nilsson first year as head coach of the Florida women’s tennis team, UF faced twists and turns that led to a record that ultimately fell below the standards of the program’s history.

Riley Zusi (23) plays against Navy on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025.

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Florida’s Kaitlyn Davies scores overtime winning goal to advance to Elite Eight

By Max Bernstein | May 11

No. 4 Florida defeated No. 10 Stanford 13-12 in an overtime win Sunday afternoon. It's the second consecutive year the Gators have reached the Elite Eight.

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Florida secures win against Mercer, advances to second round of NCAA tournament

By Nicole Lopez | May 10

No. 4 Florida Gators defeated Mercer 18-6 in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday afternoon. It was the second time the Gators defeated Mercer during the 2025 campaign.