Hosting the first round of the NCAA Tournament worked even better than coach Roland Thornqvist could have expected.
Fresh off a loss to Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals, the Gators men’s tennis team ended its season with another disappointing defeat on Friday.
Third-seeded Florida faced No. 1 seed Georgia in the final match of the Southeastern Conference Tournament on Sunday, and the Gators swept the Bulldogs 4-0 to win their fourth consecutive conference title and their 19th overall.
To teammate Lauren Embree, Alexandra Cercone is a “fighter.”
After falling to Southeastern Conference newcomer Texas A&M in the regular season, Florida got its revenge.
After failing to earn the doubles point against Tennessee, Florida struggled to climb out of an early 1-0 hole.
After dropping the doubles point for the second time this season against the Commodores, the Gators pulled out a singles wins to send themselves to the SEC semifinals.
With junior Stephane Piro leading the way, the Gators came out firing during their first match of the postseason.
Florida could see the return of senior Billy Federhofer when it begins postseason play.
Four years, four Southeastern Conference championships for Lauren Embree and Caroline Hitimana.
The first undefeated weekend in Southeastern Conference play came at the perfect time for the Gators.
For a moment, it looked like Bob van Overbeek would revert to the the form that led to him struggling in a 46-day drought without a victory.
Brianna Morgan dominated the tennis court Friday.
Florida’s men’s tennis team had not received an individual honor since February 2012, but that changed on Wednesday.
Florida has struggled throughout the season to find a player it can consistently rely on.
Senior Bob van Overbeek is returning to form near the end of a rough 2013 season.
Danielle Collins played with momentum on Sunday.
Gordon Watson couldn’t end the Gators’ doubles curse this season.
Senior Bob van Overbeek was back in the lineup on Friday after sitting out the past two matches. He only had one victory since Feb. 9, but he notched a victory against Ole Miss.
Olivia Janowicz fought tooth and nail to grab a win.
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