The Fighter: Junior rising to occasion for championship team
By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Apr. 21, 2013To teammate Lauren Embree, Alexandra Cercone is a “fighter.”
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.
On a damp and chilly day at the Tom Jones Memorial Classic in Gainesville, littered with delays and timekeeping malfunctions, the Gators managed to sweep three events: the men’s hammer throw, men’s 3000m and women’s 1500m.
After a disastrous first round of golf for the Gators men’s and women’s golf teams, both teams fared better on the second day of the Southeastern Conference Championships.
After failing to earn the doubles point against Tennessee, Florida struggled to climb out of an early 1-0 hole.
Wiping away tears from her face during the national anthem, senior Kitty Cullen expected Saturday’s game to be a memorable one.
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.
The Gators men’s golf team was one of the favorites to win the Southeastern Championship, but after one round, the team may have to look elsewhere for a title.
With junior Stephane Piro leading the way, the Gators came out firing during their first match of the postseason.
Ebony Eutsey’s high school track and field resume was sparkling.
Florida could see the return of senior Billy Federhofer when it begins postseason play.
Florida has come up short on defense during American Lacrosse Conference play, a trend that could prove troubling in the final weekend of the season.
The Gators are about to face one of their toughest tests this year.
While all eyes were on Florida senior T.J. Vogel at The Masters this weekend, another Gators golfer was making headlines on the professional circuit.
Ashley Bruns was unstoppable on Sunday.
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.
Senior attacker Ashley Bruns started 50 of her 51 games at Florida before this season.