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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 continue winning ways against Razorbacks

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Mar. 31, 2013

UF senior Bob van Overbeek returns a volley. Van Overbeek won only his second match since Feb. 3 against Ole Miss on Friday.

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Freshman clinches victory for Florida

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Mar. 31, 2013

Bob van Overbeek sat his second consecutive match against Arkansas, but he wasn’t needed on Sunday.

Senior Isabelle Lendl chips a shot onto the green. Lendl finished tied for 32nd at the Bryan National Collegiate this weekend.

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Florida takes fifth at Bryan National Collegiate

By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 31, 2013

The Florida women’s golf team rebounded after a disastrous first round to finish in fifth place at the Bryan National Collegiate over the weekend.

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

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Gators win at three separate meets

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 30, 2013

The Gators ended the Texas Relays with a bang.

Piccio finished her college career Friday with a 75 (+3) in UF's final round of the NCAA Championships. The Gators finished 17th overall.

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Florida improves at second day of Bryan National Collegiate

By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 30, 2013

The Gators women’s golf team shot up six spots in the second round of the Bryan National Collegiate on Saturday and put themselves in a tie for sixth after a day of all-around improvement.

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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Florida drops first game of season to Penn State

Mar. 30, 2013

Florida did not leave Happy Valley, Pa., with a smile on Saturday afternoon.

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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Florida wins three events at Texas Relays

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 29, 2013

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Florida drops match to LSU without senior in lineup

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Mar. 29, 2013

Billy Federhofer’s hard work in practice shot him up from the No. 6 singles position in the beginning of the season to the No. 3 spot.

UF senior Lauren Embree returns a volley from Baylor sophomore Ema Burgic during the No. 1 Gators’ 7-0 win against the 15th-ranked Bears on Feb. 2. Embree has won four Southeastern Conference titles at Florida.

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Gators sweep Tigers in road match

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Mar. 29, 2013

UF golfer Mia Piccio carries her bag at the Betsy Rawls Invitational on Nov. 2, 2011. Piccio carded a 73 (+1) in Florida's first round at the NCAA Championships on Tuesday at the UGA Golf Course.

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Gators struggle in first round of Bryan National Collegiate

By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 29, 2013

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Gators expect improved play in final regular-season tournament

By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 28, 2013

The Gators women’s golf team is looking to rebound in the Bryan National Collegiate this weekend after falling just short of winning their home tournament, the SunTrust Gator Invitational, nearly two weeks ago.

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

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Florida begins road swing against LSU

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Mar. 28, 2013

Olivia Janowicz has put points on the board for the Gators early in matches recently.

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Freshman impressing upperclassmen on defense

Mar. 28, 2013

Out of the 14 players that have gotten to start at least one game this season, Sydney DuPre is the only freshman among the pack, and she has started in all 13 of them.

Sophomore Matt Elliott competes in the 100-yard breaststroke against Tennessee on Feb. 1 at the O'Connell Center.

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Gators finish strong on first day of NCAA Championships

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Mar. 28, 2013

Marcin Cieslak swam at a new level on the first night of the NCAA finals on Thursday.

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Gators looking to carry momentum into NCAA Championships

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Mar. 27, 2013

Marcin Cieslak paced Florida at the 2012 NCAA Championships.

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Freshman clinches second match of the weekend for Florida

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Mar. 24, 2013

Brianna Morgan can add another match-clinching win to her list this season.

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

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Loss in doubles costs Gators momentum

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Mar. 24, 2013

Florida has had a rough time in doubles in 2013. In the team’s seven losses, six have come from the team dropping the doubles point.

Leonardo Seymore hands the baton to Dedric Dukes in  the 4x400 relay at the Tom Jones Classic on April 21, 2012. Dukes won the men's 200m at the Florida Relays on Friday.

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Sprinters earn victories at UCF Invitational

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 23, 2013

On the second day of the UCF Invitational in Orlando, sprinters Leonardo Seymore and Michael Burris earned victories in the men’s 100m and 400m, respectively.

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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Gators prevail in first conference match

Mar. 23, 2013

Ten minutes into the first half, the Gators found themselves in an unfamiliar position: without a goal on the scoreboard.

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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Florida posts strong results at UCF Invitational and FSU Relays

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 22, 2013

Florida opened its outdoor season with an impressive statistic.