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Santa Fe College Saints head to regional softball tournament

By Tess Lippincott | 4:49pm

The Saints are headed into the FCSAA Softball Division 1 Championship tournament in Clearwater, Florida, following a regular season overall record of 43-13.

A UF women’s golf athlete swings her club at Mark Bostick Golf Course during the Women’s Golf Invitational in March 2024.

Florida women’s golf finishes third in Tallahassee Regional, advances to national championship

By Colby Kistner | 2:53pm

Will and Samantha Palmer pose with their son Liam during the Gators' National Championship meet Friday, June 9, 2023 at Mike Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas.

‘A testament to the athletes that have believed’: How Will Palmer has helped revamp Florida distance running

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | May 12

Florida attacker Autumn Blair (3) passes during the first quarter of an NCAA women’s lacrosse gmae against Mercer, Saturday, March 07, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Ups, downs, early exit: Florida lacrosse season takeaways

By Coral Uzgiden | May 12

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall breaks the post-game huddle after the Orange & Blue spring football game, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida lands four 2027 commits in first week of May

By Colby Kistner | May 11

Florida’s Valery Gynina celebrates with her partner Brooke Black during an NCAA women’s doubles tennis match against Kentucky, March 12, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

A season in review: Florida women’s tennis

By Sofia Alamo | May 11

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Pablo Perez Ramos, Tanapatt Nirundorn, and Lorenzo Clavier accept plaques honoring their time on the Florida Men's Tennis team at their senior night game against Louisiana State, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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A season in review: Florida men’s tennis

By Ethan Feinberg | May 11

UF remained a consistent top-25 program throughout the season, posted a winning record and amassed numerous top-100 players. Concluding 2026 with a 17-14 overall record and 6-8 in the Southeastern Conference, Florida’s season was defined by competitive play, SEC struggles and dominant victories.

Florida outfielder Cassidy McLellan (22) fist bumps head coach Tim Walton after hitting a home run during an NCAA softball game against FGCU, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Seven Gators earn All-SEC honors ahead of postseason push

By Zach Moore | May 11

As the regular season comes to a close and UF rolls into the postseasons, the Gators are hungry for their 14th Women’s College World Series appearance. Florida culminated the regular season with a 489-10 record and a third-place finish in the Southeastern Conference.

Florida right-handed pitcher Caden McDonald (21) throws a pitch during an NCAA baseball game against Jacksonville University, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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McDonald, Yost shine as Gators take series against Kentucky

By Colton Veres | May 10

Florida (34-18, 15-12 SEC) defeated Kentucky Sunday afternoon (30-18, 12-15 SEC), 9-6, to clinch the series and take its home season finale.

Florida right-handed pitcher Liam Peterson (12) pitches during an NCAA college baseball game against Auburn at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, April 17, 2026.

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Dominant pitching leads Wildcats to series-evening win over Gators

By Colton Veres | May 10

Florida (33-18, 14-12 SEC) fell to Kentucky (30-17, 12-14 SEC) Saturday night at Condron Family Ballpark, 4-2, behind a 12-strikeout complete game from UK starting pitcher Jaxon Jelkin.

Florida catcher Karson Bowen (14) runs to first base in an attempt to beat the catcher during an NCAA college baseball game against Auburn at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, April 17, 2026.

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Kyle Jones propels Gators to walk-off win over Kentucky

By Colton Veres | May 9

Florida (32-17, 13-11 SEC) defeated Kentucky (29-16, 11-13 SEC) Friday night on a walkoff single in the first game of the weekend series at Condron Family Ballpark.

Florida goalkeeper Susan Radebaugh (50) saves a shot during an NCAA Lacrosse game against South Florida, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida lacrosse heads home, falls to Denver in NCAA Tournament

By Coral Uzgiden | May 9

The Gators (15-3) fell to the Pioneers (15-3), 16-8, at Prentup Field in Boulder, Colorado. The loss marked Florida’s first-ever loss to Denver and the end of its season.

The Florida Gators softball team celebrates a walk off win of an NCAA softball game against Mississippi State, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida softball exits SEC Tournament with loss to Alabama

By Curan Ahern | May 8

Logging only three hits, Florida (48-10) fell to Alabama (49-6), 9-1, in the SEC Tournament semifinal at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

Florida midfielder Gabby Greene (1) cradles the ball during the first quarter of an NCAA women’s lacrosse gmae against Mercer, Saturday, March 07, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida lacrosse to face Denver in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Coral Uzgiden | May 7

No. 9 Florida (15-3, 5-0 Big 12) will travel to Boulder, Colorado, to play No. 13 Denver Pioneers (15-3, 6-0 Big East) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday at 9 p.m.

Florida right handed pitcher Allison Sparkman (16) runs towards third base during an NCAA softball game against Auburn, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida outlasts Auburn in wild SEC quarterfinal slugfest

By Zach Moore | May 7

The No. 3 seed Florida (48-9) defeated No. 14 seed Auburn (27-28) in a 10-9 slugfest Thursday at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

Florida Gators infielder Landon Stripling (13) helmet taps with teammate Brody Donay (29) after hitting his first home run of the season.

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Stripling, Cyr lead No. 21 Florida to run-rule win over UNF

By Colby Kistner | May 5

Florida (32-17, 13-11 SEC) won its sixth game of the season in run-rule fashion, downing UNF (26-21), 11-1.

Florida head coach Todd Golden walks near his bench during the second half of an SEC Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game against Kentucky, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Florida basketball signs Domen Petrovič

By Jeffrey Serber | May 4

Florida men’s basketball signed 22-year-old forward Domen Petrovič, head coach Todd Golden announced on Monday.

Florida’s Brooke Black hits the ball during an NCAA women’s doubles tennis match against Valeria Ray and Bridget Stammel of Vanderbuilt, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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No. 17 Florida ends season with loss in second round of NCAA Tournament

By Sofia Alamo | May 3

No. 17 Florida fell 4-2 to the No. 12 Michigan Wolverines on Sunday in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Florida’s Adhithya Ganesan celebrates in a NCAA men's singles tennis match against Oklahoma, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida’s season ends in disastrous late-game crumble in second round of NCAA Tournament

By Ethan Feinberg | May 3

Though Ganesan pushed on early and attempted to avenge UF’s early-season – and last season’s second-round NCAA Tournament loss – to No. 15 UCF (22-6, 5-3 Big 12), No. 19 Florida (17-14, 6-8 SEC) fell flat in its final game of the 2025-26 season, 4-3, in Lake Nona, Florida.

Florida midfielder Kaitlyn Davies (5) takes a penalty shot during an NCAA Lacrosse game against South Florida, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida lacrosse upset by Colorado in Big 12 Tournament championship

By Coral Uzgiden | May 2

After a weather delay that spanned more than 3 hours, the No. 1-seed Gators fell to No. 2-seed Colorado in upset fashion, 8-6, as the Buffaloes stormed to their first Big 12 Tournament championship in program history on Saturday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.