Florida edges out South Carolina, advances to SEC Semifinals
By Max Bernstein | Apr. 19, 2024Florida freshman Qavia Lopez is no stranger to pressure, and the Gators’ SEC Tournament hopes rested on her racquet on Friday morning.
Florida freshman Qavia Lopez is no stranger to pressure, and the Gators’ SEC Tournament hopes rested on her racquet on Friday morning.
The No. 25-ranked Florida Gators men’s tennis team (13-10, 7-6 SEC) defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores (13-12, 4-9 SEC) in the second round of the SEC tournament in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Thursday afternoon. After dropping the doubles point, the Gators bounced back in singles to take the match.
Entering the third round of stroke play six shots back from the top-eight, Florida women’s golf was prepared to make a run in the final 18 holes. After two up-and-down rounds in the days prior, the Gators were hoping to turn their play around and qualify for the match play quarterfinals.
Sunday, the Gators men’s tennis team swept No. 21 South Carolina in its final regular season match.
The Gators continued their momentum into the second home meet of the 2024 Outdoor season.
The No. 13 Gators women’s tennis team outlasted No. 18 South Carolina 4-2 on Saturday to close out its regular season.
The Florida lacrosse team scored seven goals in the fourth quarter to advance past James Madison, Saturday.
The No. 25 Florida Gators men’s tennis team (11-10, 5-6 SEC) went on the road Friday to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks (19-9, 5-6 SEC). After a grueling battle, the Razorbacks bested the Gators 4-3.
The Florida men’s golf team earned its sixth win of the season, finishing first at the Calusa Cup.
Even though he’s dealt with injuries throughout the spring, JanMagnus Johnson has found a way to mentor and co-captain Florida men’s tennis.
Florida junior Ian Gilligan, a two-time SEC Golfer of the Week, transferred in the Fall. So far, he's made an impact by staying positive on the course.
The Gators took the doubles point on Court 2, as UF’s duo of graduate student Carly Briggs and freshman Qavia Lopez snuck past Kentucky’s pair of junior Ellie Eades and sophomore Zoe Hammond 6-4.
Senior midfielder Madison Waters scored her 50th goal as a Gator in the first quarter.
The Florida Gators men's tennis team rallied behind its home crowd to earn a win against the Vanderbilt Commodores, Friday evening.
The No. 13 Gators women’s tennis team defeated No. 27 Vanderbilt Friday evening to mark a eight-game winning streak.
The Florida Gators men’s tennis team (10-9, 4-5 SEC) picked up a road win Sunday, defeating the Georgia Bulldogs (10-11, 3-6 SEC) 4-2. The win marks the first road win of the season for the Gators.
The No. 14 Gators women’s tennis team narrowly defeated Ole Miss 4-3 Sunday, extending its win streak to seven matches.
Florida sophomore Joshua Liendo brought home three individual national titles and the team finished third overall at the 2024 NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships.
NCAA records were being shattered throughout both days at James G. Pressly Stadium. The Gators claimed three No. 1 times/distances, 11 top 10 NCAA placements and 18 top 20 NCAA placements throughout the two day event.
The Gators battled their way ahead, matching Georgia’s five birdies on the front nine with five of their own. The Bulldogs struggled on the back nine, with five bogeys and a quadruple bogey to start. Florida seized the opportunity, tying Georgia at 8-over and overtaking it with three birdies on the final three holes. UF held on to secure the second place finish.