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UF's Eddie Garcia (157) leads the pack during the Mountain Dew Invitational on Sept. 19, 2015, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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UF cross country hoping deep roster makes impact at NCAA Regionals

By Alejandro López | Nov. 9, 2015

"Forget the (other) teams."

Florida swimmers line up to begin the men’s open 400-meter individual medley during the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational on Sept. 28 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Gators see success at South Carolina meet

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 6, 2015

Entering the South Carolina meet, Florida’s swimming and diving teams had a lot to prove.

Sophomore Karolina Vlckova high fives coach Emily Glaser during the final round of the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational on March 8.

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UF women’s golf seeks to carry Fall momentum into Spring

By Matt Brannon | Nov. 2, 2015

Coach Emily Glaser said on Monday the Gators can compete with any team in the nation.

Freshman Caeleb Dressel jumps into the pool at the start of the 200-yard breaststroke event during Day 3 of the 2014 Pinch A Penny Invitational

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Florida men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams preparing for South Carolina following loss to Georgia

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 2, 2015

For the Gators, Friday’s loss might sting more than most.

Jimmy Clark races during the 2013 Mountain Dew Invitational.

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UF finishes seventh at SEC Championship

By Alejandro López | Nov. 1, 2015

Entering Friday’s Southeastern Conference Championships, Florida’s men’s and women’s cross country teams held a sense of optimism.

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UF cross country runner rebounding from debilitating injuries

By Alejandro López | Oct. 29, 2015

Embodying a willingness to rise to the occasion, three simple words — improvise, adapt and overcome — have been adopted as the unofficial mantra of the United States Marine Corps.

Belinda Woolcock hits a two-handed backhand during Florida's 4-0 win against Elon on Jan. 24, 2015.

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Kuhlman, Woolcock take doubles title

By Madison Belfour | Oct. 27, 2015

The Gator duo of junior Belinda Woolcock and sophomore Josie Kuhlman came out on top Monday afternoon after what was an all-Gator doubles finals match for the USTA/ITA Southeast Regional Championships.

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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Florida men’s and women’s golf teams cap Fall seasons with victories

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 27, 2015

No. 18 Florida made a statement on Tuesday when it placed four Gators in the top five of the Florida Gulf Coast University Classic, capturing their first team win of the season in the final Fall tournament.

Junior Natalie Hinds competes in the 100-yard butterfly during Florida's 189.5-110.5 win against Arkansas on Saturday in the O'Connell Center

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Gators swimming and diving aiming to avenge last season’s loss to Georgia

By Lauren Staff | Oct. 27, 2015

After a disappointing performance in their dual-competition against Texas and Indiana, the Gators men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are hoping to bounce back after an off-week, healthy and in peak racing condition.

UF's Taylor Tubs races during the 2015 Mountain Dew Invitational on Sept. 19, 2015, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Gators encouraged by progression of youth

By Alejandro López | Oct. 26, 2015

Youth is lively.

Maria Torres hits the ball during the SunTrust Gator Women's Golf Invitational on March 15.

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UF women’s golf closing in on first team win of the season

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 26, 2015

No. 20 Florida is one day away from finishing the Fall with their first team win of the season.

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Florida men’s golf dominating FGCU Classic through second round

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 26, 2015

No. 18 Florida leads the Florida Gulf Coast University Classic by a staggering 31 strokes.

Elliott Orkin returns a ball during Florida's 9-3 win against William & Mary on Saturday at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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UF men’s tennis player Elliott Orkin wins singles title at SEC Fall Classic

By Madison Belfour | Oct. 25, 2015

Elliott Orkin made a name for himself on the Florida men's tennis team and throughout the collegiate tennis circuit in his first two years with the Gators.

UF's A.J. Crouch follows through on his backswing at the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 14, 2015 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Gators men’s golf prepares for final Fall tournament

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 25, 2015

As No. 17 Florida’s closes in on the season’s end, its primary focus is beginnings.

Brianna Morgan awaits a serve during Florida's 4-0 win against Maryland on Jan. 25 at the Ring Tennis Complex. Morgan defeated Georgia Tech's Kendal Woodard, 6-2, 6-3 at the No. 3 position on Saturday to help the Gators advance to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16.

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Gators women’s tennis looks to senior leader at USTA/ITA Regionals

By Madison Belfour | Oct. 21, 2015

Sometimes the quietest leader’s actions resonate loudest.

Khalia Warner competes on the three-meter dive during UF's win against Arkansas in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

UF swimming and diving learning from last week’s meets

By Lauren Staff | Oct. 20, 2015

The Florida men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams finished up their second consecutive road dual-meet on Saturday in Austin, Texas, where the teams took on the defending national champions Texas and Big-10 opponent, Indiana.

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Florida men’s golf ties for fifth place after poor start

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 20, 2015

After a dismal opening round Sunday put the Gators in 12th place at the Tavistock Collegiate, coach JC Deacon could have chalked the tournament up as a loss.

UF senior Diego Hidalgo hits an open-stance forehand during the singles semifinals of the USTA/ITA Southeast Regional Championships on Oct. 18, 2015, at the Ring Tennis Complex

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UF tennis seniors take doubles title

By Madison Belfour | Oct. 19, 2015

The USTA/ITA Southeast Regional Tournament at the Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville ended Monday after the singles and doubles finals.

Alejandro Tosti putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 14.

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Gators men’s golf rebounds after rough opening round

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 19, 2015

For the second straight tournament, No. 18 Florida sprung to life in round two after burying itself beneath the competition in round one.

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UF senior tennis player Diego Hidalgo advances in singles finals, doubles semis in home meet

By Madison Belfour | Oct. 18, 2015

Two Gators advanced to their respective finals draws taking place today after a weekend of play at the Ring Tennis Complex.