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Freshman Gordon Neale hits a ball during Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at the Mark Bostic Golf Course.

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Men’s golf to compete in NCAA Championship

By Ray Boone | May 27, 2016

This is it.

UF coach Mike Holloway smiles as he talks with his team during the 2016 Florida Relays at the Percy Beard Track.

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Gators looking to improve at NCAA East Preliminary

By Lauren Staff | May 25, 2016

Only one meet stands in the way of Florida bringing its first national championship back to Gainesville since 2013: the NCAA East Preliminary.

Belinda Woolcock returns a ball during a ball during Florida's win against South Florida on Jan. 27 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Trio of UF tennis players win at NCAAs

By Dylan Dixon | May 25, 2016

After the Florida men’s tennis team’s season officially ended last weekend in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship, several Gators received an opportunity on Wednesday to compete as individuals.

UF’s Brianna Morgan returns a serve during Florida’s win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Despite disappointing finish, Florida’s 2016 season was positive

By Jake Dreilinger | May 23, 2016

In the days following an abrupt NCAA Tournament exit, the success that Florida’s women’s tennis team had this season was forgotten.

Karolina Vlckova (right) celebrates with coach Emily Glaser during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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UF women’s golf fails to advance to final round of NCAA Tourney

By Alfredo Morales | May 23, 2016

The Gators played their last round of team golf of the season on Sunday.

Gordon Watson (right) high fives teammate Diego Hidalgo (left) during a doubles match in Florida's 9-3 win against William & Mary on Friday at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gators had success with surprising, deep postseason run

By Dylan Dixon | May 23, 2016

The Florida men’s tennis team exceeded all expectations in 2016.

UF coach Bryan Shelton (right) congratulates McClain Kessler during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gators’ season comes to close in Elite 8 against Virginia

By Dylan Dixon | May 22, 2016

One of the best seasons in recent Florida men’s tennis history came to a disappointing close on Sunday afternoon.

Kelly Grassel lines up a shot during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Florida women's golf in 17th place at NCAAs

By Alfredo Morales | May 22, 2016

Florida saw improvements on Day 2 of the NCAA National Championship.

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Florida sweeps SMU, advances to NCAA Quarterfinals

By Dylan Dixon | May 21, 2016

After winning its first Southeastern Conference Tournament title in five years, UF scored back-to-back sweeps in the first two rounds of the NCAA Championship last weekend to increase its winning streak to eight-consecutive matches.

Taylor Tomlinson putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Florida in 15th place after Round 1 of NCAAs

By Alfredo Morales | May 21, 2016

Florida teed off round one of this year’s NCAA National Championship, finishing the day in a tie for 15th place.

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Florida to compete at NCAA Championship

By Alfredo Morales | May 20, 2016

A historic season is coming to a close for Florida this weekend.

Diego Hidalgo returns a serve during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gators set to face SMU in Round of 16 on Friday

By Dylan Dixon | May 20, 2016

The Florida men’s tennis team hasn’t reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship in over a decade.

UF coach Roland Thornqvist talks with Brianna Morgan during Florida's 4-0 win against Maryland on Jan. 25, 2015, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida falls to Stanford in NCAA Round of 16

By Jake Dreilinger | May 20, 2016

It came down to one match.

Brooke Austin hits an open-stance backhand during Florida women's tennis' 4-0 win against Elon on Jan. 24, 2015, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida to face Stanford in Round of 16

By Jake Dreilinger | May 18, 2016

Nearly three months ago, Florida met Stanford in a road match to close out the non-conference schedule.

Alejandro Tosti putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational on UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Florida falls to second place in final round of NCAA Regionals

By Ray Boone | May 18, 2016

The Florida men’s golf team didn’t get what it came for at the NCAA Regional Championship in Kohler, Wisconsin.

Alejandro Tosti follows through on a swing at the 2016 SunTrust Gator Invitational at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Men’s golf in lead after Round 2 of NCAA Regionals

By Ray Boone | May 18, 2016

After Round 1 of the NCAA Regional Championship in Kohler, Wisconsin, Florida men’s golf coach J.C. Deacon said his team gave a few shots back to the field toward the end of the round.

UF's Kourtney Keegan hits a forehand during Florida's 6-1 win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida advances to Round of 16 with pair of weekend wins

By Jake Dreilinger | May 16, 2016

The Gators left Gainesville in dominating fashion, finishing play at the Ring Tennis Complex undefeated this season.

Kyra Jefferson runs during the 2016 Pepsi Florida Relays on April 1, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida’s injuries contribute to disappointing SEC Championship Result

By Lauren Staff | May 16, 2016

For the second time this season, Florida’s All-American, Olympic-hopeful laden roster was embarrassingly defeated at the Southeastern Conference Championship.

UF men's tennis coach Bryan Shelton looks on during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida yet to experience success in NCAAs under Shelton

By Dylan Dixon | May 16, 2016

Bryan Shelton is no stranger to postseason success.

Ryan Orr swings during Day 1 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 14, 2015, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Gators tied for lead after Round 1 of NCAA Regionals

By Ray Boone | May 16, 2016

On a day in which the weather was mild, the scoring was hot for the Florida men's golf team.