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No. 32 McCartney Kessler and Marlee Zein won their second doubles match in a row Friday.

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Gators roll over Alabama

By Jesse Richardson | Feb. 20, 2021

The Gators celebrated Friday night after trampling the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Senior Shannon Kavanaugh was held to just two points against UNC Friday.

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Top-ranked North Carolina defeats Gators

By Karina Wilson | Feb. 20, 2021

North Carolina proved why it’s the No. 1 team after defeating Florida 11-5.

The Gators suffered two brutal losses to No. 22 UCF 4-3, 5-2 and No. 8 FSU 4-1.

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Turn the Tide: Gators begin conference play against Alabama

By Jesse Richardson | Feb. 18, 2021

Both of Florida’s teams will be in action against Alabama Friday afternoon with the men in Gainesville and the women traveling to Tuscaloosa.

Midfielder Shannon Kavanagh was named an All-American selection by Inside Lacrosse.

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Gators to take on the No. 1 Tar Heels Friday

By Karina Wilson | Feb. 18, 2021

No. 7 Florida will face No. 1 North Carolina for the first time since 2019.

Senior attacker Lindsey Ronbeck has recorded 15 goals in the last two contests, with seven in the UF lacrosse team's 20-10 victory Saturday over East Carolina.

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Florida versus Kennesaw State postponed

By Karina Wilson | Feb. 17, 2021

Florida’s game against Kennesaw State postponed due to COVID-19 cases within the Owls’ program.

Coach Emily Bastel Glasser at Mark Bostick Golf Course. She highlighted her team’s mistakes but commended Fuller’s performance

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Fuller finishes in 10th, Gators 11th at Moon Golf Invitational

By Michael Hull | Feb. 17, 2021

Annabell Fuller finished 10th individually in Florida’s first tournament of the spring.

In the golf world, Ryan Hart was a late bloomer because he didn’t compete until high school.

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Kickstart my Hart: an athlete’s journey from the rink to the links

By Michael Hull | Feb. 15, 2021

Gator freshman Ryan Hart didn’t start playing golf until he was 13, and he’s now making a name for himself on a stacked Florida roster.

Junior Addie Baggarly kneels down to contemplate a putt. She shot an even par on Monday, currently sitting 39th in the Moon Golf Invitational heading into the final day

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Fuller, Florida on the rise at Moon Golf Invitational

By Michael Hull | Feb. 15, 2021

Annabell Fuller had a career day for the Gators, shooting a collegiate low 67 in the second round of the Moon Golf Invitational

Maria Torres watches her shot during the SunTrust Gator Women's Golf Invitational on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville.

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Gators have mediocre first day at Moon Golf Invitational

By Michael Hull | Feb. 14, 2021

Florida is 11 strokes behind the leading South Carolina Gamecocks entering Monday.

Led by sophomores Yuxin Lin and Ricky Castillo, Florida carded a 15-under-par round Saturday afternoon after shooting 14-under-par the two rounds prior.

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Florida tremendous in comeback, win Gators Invitational

By Michael Hull | Feb. 14, 2021

The Gators came back from seven strokes down in the final 18 holes to win their second straight Gators Invitational.

Grant Holloway, a former UF track star, was expected to compete in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

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Florida finish Tyson Invitational in sixth and eight place

By Myles Herbert | Feb. 13, 2021

In Florida’s final regular season indoor meet, the track and field team finished sixth and eighth.

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Gators kick off spring against stiff competition at Moon Golf Invitational

By Michael Hull | Feb. 13, 2021

No. 8 Florida will compete against five other ranked teams in Melbourne Sunday through Tuesday.

Senior Taylor Bresnahan scored a hat trick for Florida in a dominant, 14-7 victory over Lousiville.

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Florida dominates Louisville in its season opener

By Karina Wilson | Feb. 13, 2021

UF ran out of the Bluegrass state as 14-7 victors for its first win of the season.

Senior Brianna Harris will look to build on a Third-Team All-American Selection in 2020.

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Gators to kickoff the season in Louisville

By Karina Wilson | Feb. 13, 2021

The Gators head to Louisville, Kentucky Saturday to face the Cardinals in their first game of the season.

Freshman Tyler Wilkes practices at Mark Bostick Golf Course. Through a day of competition at the Gators Invitational, Wilkes shot a 65, his lowest ever score as a Gator

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Gators in fifth after day one at Gator Invitational

By Michael Hull | Feb. 12, 2021

The Gators are seven strokes behind the leading Georgia Bulldogs with Saturday left to play.

Despite all the high performing talent on Florida’s roster this year, the competition on Friday and Saturday will be the toughest it has faced.

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Florida track close out regular season in Arkansas

By Myles Herbert | Feb. 12, 2021

Despite all the high performing talent on Florida’s roster this year, the competition on Friday and Saturday will be the toughest it has faced.

Junior Sydney Berlin partnered with freshman Amber McGinnis to secure a dominant 6-2 victory in the opening match on Thursday

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Florida Gators break slump, score second win

By Jesse Richardson | Feb. 11, 2021

After two long weeks of agony and defeat, No. 21 Florida's three-game losing skid finally came to a close Thursday afternoon after defeating South Florida 5-2

Freshman Joe Pagdin will hit No. 3 for the Gators this weekend as they prepare for the 2021 Gators Invitational

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Florida looks to defend home turf at Gators Invitational

By Michael Hull | Feb. 11, 2021

The Gators aim to carry the momentum from their first spring tournament against a stacked field in Gainesville.

Marlee Zein, pictured above, and her partner McCartney Kessler won their first doubles match against UCF Tuesday night. Photo from the Tuesday UF-UCF game.

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Gators desperate to end losing streak against USF

By Jesse Richardson | Feb. 10, 2021

No. 22 Florida will play the unranked USF Bulls for the first time since 2016 Thursday at 2 p.m.

No. 26 Kessler and Marlee Zein finally earned their first doubles win this season against UCF Tuesday night.

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Women’s tennis woes continue in loss to UCF

By Jesse Richardson | Feb. 9, 2021

McCartney Kessler and Marlee Zein finally got their first doubles win but lost their singles matches.