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Eduardo Solaeche-Gomez competes in the men's open 400 IM at the Pinch a Penny All-Florida Invitation at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Sept. 28, 2013.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Cherishing the moment: Senior swimmers relive memories

By Mary Francis | Jan. 29, 2015

With their last regular meet of the season, the UF men and women’s swimming and diving teams will compete against Tennessee at home in the O’Connell Center Natatorium on Saturday. It will also be the final regular season meet for the 10 men and three women seniors on the teams, celebrated as "senior day."

Ryan Orr tees off on Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 16 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Golfer Ryan Orr eager to improve in Spring

By Luis Torres | Jan. 29, 2015

Ryan Orr is motivated to improve on his fall season.

Spencer Liang dives for a one-handed backhand during Florida's win against Elon.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF women’s tennis sweeps USF, shows progress in doubles

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 28, 2015

After a nearly impeccable weekend, the No. 2 Florida women’s tennis team returned to its home court on Wednesday to face No. 53 South Florida.

Mark Parrish (left) and Jimmy Clark run during the SEC Championships on Nov. 1 in Gainesville. The NCAA Championships begin today.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida track and field still has room to improve despite early season success

By Kyle Brutman | Jan. 27, 2015

Despite his men’s squad losing its top spot in the USTFCCCA rankings, coach Mike Holloway said he was pleased with how the Gators men’s and women’s track and field teams have performed across the board.

UF men's tennis coach Bryan Shelton walks on the Ring Tennis Complex courts prior to Florida's 5-2 win against North Florida on Jan. 22

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF men’s tennis learning from first loss

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 27, 2015

They say the first cut is the deepest.

Led by first-year head coach JC Deacon, the Florida men's golf team returned to the NCAA Championship last season. Here's Ryan Summer's story on the occasion (http://www.alligator.org/sports/golf/article_982fe4ae-fdf2-11e4-833b-83c78d3e0d3f.html)

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Alejandro Tosti making quick impact for UF men’s golf team

By Luis Torres | Jan. 27, 2015

There’s a new face hanging around the Florida men’s golf team.

Coach Roland Thornqvist looks down the courts of the Ring Tennis Complex during Florida's 4-0 win against Louisville on Aug. 25.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF women’s tennis on a roll after weekend sweeps

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 26, 2015

Florida’s women’s tennis team got off to a positive start to its dual season.

Brianna Morgan hits a two-handed backhand during Florida's 4-0 win against Elon on Saturday at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF sweeps competition, advances to ITA Indoors

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 25, 2015

After a 4-0 debut against Elon on Saturday, the No. 2 UF women’s tennis team continued to hold ground on the second day of the ITA Kick Off Weekend.

Florida's Marquis Dendy reacts after competing in the long jump at the NCAA track and field championships on June 12 in Eugene, Ore. Dendy became the first athlete to win both the long jump and the triple jump at the NCAA Outdoors since 2002.

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UF track and field sets records at Rod McCravy Memorial Invitational

By Kyle Brutman | Jan. 25, 2015

Coach Mike Holloway and his No. 1 Gators men’s and women’s track teams left Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday with plenty to smile about.

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

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

UF swim teams top Auburn

By Mary Francis | Jan. 25, 2015

Heading into the weekend with just two dual meets remaining in the season, the Florida swimming and diving teams looked to make a strong push to qualify their athletes for the NCAA Championship.

Gordon Watson hits an underhand volley during Florida men's tennis' 4-3 loss to Ole Miss on Jan. 31, 2015 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gordon Watson clinches UF men’s tennis win in ITA Kick Off Weekend consolations

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 25, 2015

After a tough loss to Ole Miss on Day 1 of the ITA Kick Off Weekend, Florida was determined to bring home a win Sunday morning in the tournament’s consolation match.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Men's tennis struggles, women excel in ITA Kick off openers

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 24, 2015

Day 1 of the ITA Kick Off Weekend was bittersweet for the UF men’s and women’s tennis teams on Saturday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Relay teams highlight slew of personal bests for Florida track and field

By Kyle Brutman | Jan. 24, 2015

Two Florida relay teams are on the top of the world.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Newcomers excel at Kentucky meet

By Kyle Brutman | Jan. 23, 2015

The No.1 Florida track and field teams experienced success from their newcomers on the first day of the Rod McCravy Memorial Invitational.

Mike Holloway looks on during the Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championships on Nov. 1, 2013, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Gators track and field travels to Kentucky for Rod McCravy Invite

By Kyle Brutman | Jan. 22, 2015

The top-ranked Florida men’s and women’s track and field teams head to Lexington, Kentucky, today to compete in the Rod McCravy Memorial Invitational, which is hosted by the University of Kentucky.

Freshman Chase Perez-Blanco hits the ball during Florida's 9-3 win against William & Mary at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida tennis ready to host ITA Kick Off Weekend

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 22, 2015

After winning its first two matches of the year, the Gators men’s tennis team heads into its first big tournament of the year.

Gordon Watson serves during Florida's 9-3 win against William & Mary.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gordon Watson leads charge for UF men’s tennis

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Jan. 22, 2015

Gordon Watson is deep in thought.

Bridgette Owens competes during the Tom Jones Memorial Invite on April 19 at the Percy Beard Track. Owens, who clocked a 12.80-second 100-meter hurdles on Saturday, was one of 25 UF athletes to advance to the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore.

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Bridgette Owens plans to lower hurdles times

By Kyle Brutman | Jan. 21, 2015

Two weekends ago, senior hurdler Bridgette Owens took the 60-meter hurdle at the UAB Blazer Invitational by the horns and shattered the event record for both the meet and UF’s program history.

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

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Maria Torres developing in second year

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Jan. 21, 2015

Maria Torres found success as a freshman.

Redshirt freshman Oliver Landert hits a jump-step forehand during Florida's 9-3 win against William & Mary on Jan. 10 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Landert not ready to stop as UF men’s tennis season progresses

By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 19, 2015

Oliver Landert stepped up on Friday.