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Throwers coach Steve Lemke (left) and coach Mike Holloway walk across the field at Percy Beard Track at Pressly Stadium during the 2012 Florida Relays. Seventeen Gators qualified Sunday for the NCAA Outdoor Championships, which are set to begin June 5.

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Gators excel in hammer throw

By GORDON STREISAND< | May 10, 2013

Thursday was hammer time for the Gators.

Junior Camilla Hedberg watches her shot during the SunTrust Gator Invitational on March 15 at Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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The Gators women’s golf team had possibly their best first round of the season, landing in first place in the first round of the NCAA Central Regional thanks to a five-under (six-under) par (282) score as a team.

Florida’s Ashley Bruns (13) attacks the net against Ohio State defender Tayler Kuzma (24) in the Gators’ 13-7 win against the Buckeyes on March 23 at Dizney Stadium. Northwestern held Bruns to one goal in Florida's 8-3 loss on Sunday.

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Florida falls in ALC Tournament

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | May 5, 2013

Two days removed from a convincing victory over Ohio State, No. 1 seed Florida (17-2, 5-2 American Lacrosse Conference) dropped the ball against second-seeded Northwestern (12-2, 4-1 ALC) in the championship round of the ALC Tournament in Baltimore, Md.

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Florida ends regular season at Seminole Twilight

By GORDON STREISAND< | May 3, 2013

With the running events over for the regular season, the Gators officially closed out the regular season at the Seminole Twilight meet in Tallahassee with a handful of field-only events.

Junior runner Agata Strausa, runs in the Mountain Dew Invitational on Sept. 15 at the Mark Bostick golf course.

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Gators set personal records at final regular season meet

By GORDON STREISAND< | Apr. 29, 2013

Florida’s outdoor regular season came to a close on Sunday night at the Payton Jordan Invitational in Palo Alto, Calif.

Sophomore jumper Marquis Dendy competes in the long jump at the SEC Indoor Track Championships on Feb. 23 in Fayetteville, Ark. Dendy qualified for the men's triple jump in next week's NCAA Outdoors Championships.

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Gators pick up 11 victories in Fayetteville

By GORDON STREISAND< | Apr. 27, 2013

At its second-to-last meet of the regular season, Florida’s track and field team shined.

Ian and Lynn Millinoff coach the Gainesville Buchholz High girls' lacrosse team. The team rents a field at the Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County for practices and games.

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Nowhere to Go: Local lacrosse teams struggle to find fields

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Apr. 23, 2013

When 11- and 12-year-old lacrosse players run up and down the fields at Diamond Sports Park, Lynn Millinoff occasionally has to go from facilitator to active participant.

Senior attacker Kitty Cullen looks to score against UAlbany on Feb. 24 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Cullen scored two goals in her final game for the Gators.

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UF earns No. 1 seed in conference tourney after blowout win

Apr. 22, 2013

The Gators made unexpected history on Saturday at Dizney Stadium.

Olivia Janowicz prepares to return a serve in a match against Duke in 2011.

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Florida clinches fourth consecutive SEC title

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Apr. 21, 2013

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.

Junior Alexandra Cercone swings during Florida’s 7-0 victory against Baylor on Feb. 2 at Linder Stadium.

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The Fighter: Junior rising to occasion for championship team

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Apr. 21, 2013

To teammate Lauren Embree, Alexandra Cercone is a “fighter.”

Senior Lauren Embree returns a ball during Florida’s 4-1 win against Georgia on March 15. Embree lost to Stanford's Nicole Gibbs 6-0, 6-1 as the Cardinal defeated the Gators 4-3 to advance to the NCAA title match.

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Florida advances to SEC Tournament final

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Apr. 20, 2013

After falling to Southeastern Conference newcomer Texas A&M in the regular season, Florida got its revenge.

Junior Eddie Lovett (left) races in the 55m hurdles at the Gator Invitational in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida posts strong results at Tom Jones Memorial Classic

By GORDON STREISAND< | Apr. 20, 2013

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.

Senior Tyler McCumber putts during the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 10 at Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Gators improve on second day of SEC tourney

By RJ Schaffer | Apr. 20, 2013

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.

Senior Billy Federhofer prepares to backhand the ball during Florida’s 7-0 win against St. John’s on Jan. 26 at Linder Stadium. Federhofer dropped his last set 1-6 to end the Gators' 4-3 loss in the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

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Gators eliminated from SEC Tournament

By LANDON WATNICK< | Apr. 20, 2013

After failing to earn the doubles point against Tennessee, Florida struggled to climb out of an early 1-0 hole.

Senior Brittany Dashiell (22) runs after the ball during Florida’s 18-13 exhibition win against England on Jan. 24 at Dizney Stadium. Dashiell became the first Gator to record 200 career draw controls on Saturday.

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Florida clinches share of ALC title

Apr. 20, 2013

Wiping away tears from her face during the national anthem, senior Kitty Cullen expected Saturday’s game to be a memorable one.

Freshman Danielle Collins returns a serve during UF’s 7-0 win against USF on Jan. 29 at Linder Stadium. Collins teamed with Olivia Janowicz to win the only doubles match for the Gators on Friday.

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Gators dominate singles play, defeat Commodores

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Apr. 20, 2013

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.

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Florida golf teams struggle at SEC Tournaments

By RJ Schaffer | Apr. 19, 2013

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.

Junior Florent Diep strikes the ball during Florida’s 5-2 victory against Miami on Jan. 19 at Linder Stadium.

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Gators sweep Gamecocks in SEC quarterfinals

By LANDON WATNICK< | Apr. 19, 2013

With junior Stephane Piro leading the way, the Gators came out firing during their first match of the postseason.

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Senior sprinter finishing strong

By GORDON STREISAND< | Apr. 18, 2013

Ebony Eutsey’s high school track and field resume was sparkling.

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Senior returning for SEC tournament

By LANDON WATNICK< | Apr. 18, 2013

Florida could see the return of senior Billy Federhofer when it begins postseason play.