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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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UF blanks Furman in win

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Feb. 3, 2013

Florida had shut out two opponents before facing Furman.

Florida coach Roland Thornqvist (right) congratulates junior Sofie Oyen (left) and former Gator Allie Will (back) during a match against Duke on March 14, 2012.

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Gators earn third straight shutout of season

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Feb. 2, 2013

The No.1-ranked Florida women’s tennis team grabbed its third straight 7-0 victory to open the season, the latest coming against No.15 Baylor on Saturday.

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Youth leads successful first day at Husker Invitational

By GORDON STREISAND< | Feb. 1, 2013

Florida lived up to coach Mike Holloway’s lofty standards on the first day of the 38th Annual Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational in Lincoln, Neb.

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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Underclassmen leading Gators early in season

By GORDON STREISAND< | Jan. 31, 2013

Freshman sprinter Kyra Jefferson, placing in the top three in every event she has tried this year has caught her by surprise.

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Florida to be tested by No. 15 Baylor

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Jan. 31, 2013

The Gators haven't allowed a point to their opponents this season, but they also have yet to be tested.

Senior Brittany Dashiell (left) attempts a shot during Florida’s 18-13 exhibition win against England on Jan. 24 at Dizney Stadium. Dashiell and the Gators defeated Stony Brook 16-9 on Wednesday.

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Senior building on time with U.S. team

Jan. 31, 2013

Like every other game in her career, Florida senior midfielder Brittany Dashiell had coaches and teammates cheering her on. But on Saturday and Sunday at the Disney Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, they were cheering for Dashiell from the stands.

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

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Gators bounce back from slow start in win vs. UCF

By ROBERT JUDIN< | Jan. 30, 2013

The Florida women’s tennis team won its 24th consecutive dual match in a 7-0 victory against UCF on Wednesday afternoon at Linder Stadium.

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Florida women's golf wins first tournament of 2013

By RJ Schaffer | Jan. 28, 2013

Known for its fast greens, the Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto provided a challenging test for Florida in its first tournament of 2013. But the Florida Challenge gave the Gators their third team title in the 2012-13 season.

Senior Lauren Embree hits a ball in Linder Stadium. Embree won her singles match against Alabama in straight sets on Friday.

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Florida begins season eying third-straight title

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Jan. 28, 2013

After winning back-to-back national titles, the Gators are thinking dynasty.

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Florida women finish atop Razorback Invitational

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Jan. 26, 2013

For Florida sprinter Ebony Eutsey, setting a personal record was not an issue.

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Florida swimming splits meet with Auburn

By ROBERT JUDIN< | Jan. 26, 2013

Sometimes the good has to come with the bad. And that was the case for the Florida swimming and diving teams Saturday afternoon.

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Florida in striking position at Razorback Invitational

By GORDON STREISAND< | Jan. 25, 2013

Florida’s men’s and women’s track and field teams gathered in Fayetteville, Ark., on Friday for the Razorback Invitational, the site for the upcoming Southeastern Conference and NCAA Indoor Championships at the University of Arkansas.

Sophomore Marquis Dendy (far left) races in the 55m on Jan. 17 during the Gator Invitational in the O’Connell Center. Dendy is set to compete in the long jump on Saturday.

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Sophomore jumper taking on increased workload in 2013

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Jan. 24, 2013

Coach Mike Holloway knew sophomore Marquis Dendy was fast when he recruited him.

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Senior Lajnef achieving dream with Gators

By ROBERT JUDIN< | Jan. 24, 2013

One of Sarra Lajnef’s most challenging obstacles was herself.

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

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Junior Frenchman gaining confidence, comfort playing in U.S.

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Jan. 22, 2013

When Florent Diep enrolled at Florida in January 2012, the Frenchman had to adjust to life in the U.S. and life in college.

Florida redshirt freshman Gordon Watson hits a ball during the Bedford Cup on Sept. 15, 2012, at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida wins season opener against Hurricanes

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Jan. 21, 2013

Gordon Watson graduated early from Naples First Baptist Academy in December 2011 and was promptly redshirted. After watching Florida compete during his first dual-meet season in 2012, Watson got his chance.