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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.

McDonald, Yost shine as Gators take series against Kentucky

By Colton Veres | 4:59pm

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.

Dominant pitching leads Wildcats to series-evening win over Gators

By Colton Veres | 1:42am

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.

Kyle Jones propels Gators to walk-off win over Kentucky

By Colton Veres | May 9

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

Florida lacrosse heads home, falls to Denver in NCAA Tournament

By Coral Uzgiden | May 9

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.

Florida softball exits SEC Tournament with loss to Alabama

By Curan Ahern | May 8

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.

Florida lacrosse to face Denver in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Coral Uzgiden | May 7

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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.

Jesse Myers competes in the men’s 200 meter during the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, April 17, 2026.

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Haynes’ record run headlines East Coast Relays

By Logan McBride | May 2

Layla Haynes’ record-breaking 1500-meter run stole the spotlight as Florida track and field compiled an impressive slate of wins, personal bests and podium finishes in the East Coast Relays.

Florida’s Nikola Daubnerova watches the ball during an NCAA women’s doubles tennis match against Kentucky, March 12, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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No. 17 Florida shuts out Toledo to advance in NCAA Tournament

By Sofia Alamo | May 2

UF (17-7) routed the Toledo Rockets (13-9), 4-0, on Saturday to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Florida right-handed pitcher Katelynn Oxley (39) throws during an NCAA softball game against FGCU, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida softball concludes regular season with run-rule loss to Georgia

By Curan Ahern | May 2

Florida (47-9, 17-7 SEC) showed up with sloppy defense, and Georgia (36-17, 12-12 SEC) continued to put the ball in play, leading to a lopsided five-inning run-rule loss for the Gators in Athens.

Florida Gators right handed pitcher Leah Stevens yells after a strikeout during an NCAA softball game against Stetson, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Goodwin’s walk-off lifts Georgia to series-evening win in slugfest over Florida

By Zach Moore | May 1

Behind the clutch swing, No. 6 Florida (47–8, 17–6 SEC) fell in heartbreaking fashion to No. 17 Georgia (35–17, 11–12 SEC), 10–9, on Friday night at Jack Turner Softball Stadium. The 10 runs marked the most allowed by Florida’s pitching staff in SEC play this season.

during an NCAA tennis match against Vanderbilt, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida slashes Stetson in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Ethan Feinberg | May 1

Entering its 35th NCAA Tournament appearance, No. 19 Florida (17-13, 6-8 SEC) dominated Stetson University (14-7, 1-2 ASUN) 5-0 in the first round as the Gators swept all courts in Orlando.

Florida midfielder Gabbi Koury (24) runs with the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA women’s lacrosse gmae against Mercer, Saturday, March 07, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida lacrosse advances to Big 12 Tournament Championship

By Coral Uzgiden | Apr. 30

No. 1 seed Florida (15-2, 5-0 Big 12) earned its spot in the Big 12 Tournament championship match with a definitive 22-7 win over No. 4 UC Davis (7-9, 2-3 Big 12) at Donald R. Dizney Stadium on Thursday evening.

Florida catcher Jocelyn Erickson (8) runs to second after a home run during an NCAA softball game against Mississippi State, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Erickson’s go-ahead double lifts Florida past Georgia in series opener

By Zach Moore | Apr. 30

Ultimately, No. 6 Florida (47-7, 17-5 SEC) grabbed Game 1 against No. 17 Georgia (34-17, 10-12 SEC) 5-3 on Thursday evening in Athens, Georgia. With the win, the Gators moved into sole possession of second place in the SEC standings.

Florida infielder Kenleigh Cahalan (31) rounds second base during an NCAA softball game against Mississippi State, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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No. 6 Florida ends home losing streak, outlasts No. 9 Florida State

By Sofia Alamo | Apr. 28

Behind a statement pitching performance by Keagan Rothrock and Olivia Miller, the Florida Gators (46-7) took a 4-3 victory over the Florida State Noles (43-8) on Tuesday night at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.