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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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Gators aiming to be efficient on offense

Mar. 21, 2013

Florida's lacrosse team has an offensive motto – achieve a 50 percent shooting mark.

Sophomore midfielder Nora Barry runs past Stony Brook’s Amber Kupres during the Gators’ 16-9 win on Feb. 20 at Dizney Stadium. Barry scored three goals in Florida's 22-1 win against Stetson on Tuesday.

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Senior accepts marriage proposal after blowout win

Mar. 19, 2013

Twenty-two goals and a diamond ring capped a flawless night for Emily Dohony and UF at Dizney Stadium.

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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Senior overcoming concussion

Mar. 18, 2013

Senior Brittany Dashiell finished her 2012 campaign in Washington, D.C., as one of five finalists for the Tewaaraton Award, which is given to college lacrosse’s top player each season.

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

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No. 4 Gators sweep Tennessee

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Mar. 17, 2013

Olivia Janowicz set the tone with her strong on-court mentality on Sunday.

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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Gators finish third at SunTrust Gator Invitational

By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 17, 2013

Mia Piccio was just inches away from potentially helping Florida grab a third consecutive win in the SunTrust Gator Women’s Invitational.

Senior Billy Federhofer returns a volley during Florida’s 5-2 win against Miami on Jan. 19 at Linder Stadium. Federhofer hasn't lost a match since Feb. 9.

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Men's tennis upsets No. 6 Tennessee on the road

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Mar. 17, 2013

Going into the match, freshman Luke Johnson didn’t know he was going to be in a deciding-match scenario.

Senior attacker Gabi Wiegand prepares to take a shot during Florida’s 16-9 win against Stony Brook on Feb. 20 at Dizney Stadium. Wiegand scored four goals against Oregon on Saturday.

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Florida defeats Oregon on West Coast trip

Mar. 16, 2013

Up 9-3 at halftime, the Gators looked to be rolling, but then they hit a lull.

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 improve on second day of SunTrust Gator Invitational

By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 16, 2013

The No. 5 Florida women’s golf team has battled through tough competition through the first two rounds of the SunTrust Gator Invitational to set themselves up for a win in their annual home tournament.

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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Florida wins match after losing doubles point to Georgia

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Mar. 15, 2013

The Gators found their master in doubles and it came in the form of Bulldogs.

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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Florida shut out by rival Georgia

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Mar. 15, 2013

Tied at 8-8 in No. 1 doubles, Stephane Piro and Bob van Overbeek needed to win the 7-point tiebreaker to gain an early lead for the Gators over the Bulldogs.

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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Gators in third after first round of home tournament

By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 15, 2013

The Florida women’s golf team got back to business on Friday, landing in third place after the first round of their annual home tournament, the SunTrust Gator Invitational.

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Gators to face pair of top SEC opponents

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Mar. 14, 2013

Mike Alford has had a chance to be the hero in Florida's past three matches, but he has come through just once for the Gators in match-deciding points.

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Women’s golf team hosting Gator Invite

By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 14, 2013

The Gators are coming home.

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Senior attacker aiming to extend season-long scoring streak

Mar. 14, 2013

The Gators lacrosse team, unbeaten through 10 games, is off to the best start in program history.

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Senior hoping to assume larger role in Florida’s lineup

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Mar. 14, 2013

Caroline Hitimana is dynamic on the court.

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Senior anchoring Florida’s defense

Mar. 13, 2013

When Sam Farrell arrived at Florida, she wanted to be one of the best lacrosse players in the nation. Winning the Tewaaraton Award, considered the equivalent of the Heisman Trophy in college lacrosse, was her dream. Four years later, the senior has nearly reached her goal.

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No. 2 Florida tops Lehigh

Mar. 12, 2013

Coach Amanda O’Leary could not have asked her team for more during Tuesday night’s performance against Lehigh.

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Sophomore midfielder providing efficiency, consistency for UF

Mar. 11, 2013

Sophomore midfielder Nora Barry may not put up gaudy numbers, but she is what coach Amanda O’Leary wants each of her players to be — consistent.

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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UF men fall short of fourth straight title

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 10, 2013

Coach Mike Holloway and Florida’s bid to win a fourth straight NCAA Indoor Championship fell short on Saturday in Fayetteville, Ark.

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Poor second round drops Florida further back

By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 9, 2013

The Gators battled weather in the first round of the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters, but they struggled worse during the second round.