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Shayna Pirreca (center) dodges defenders during Florida's 14-4 loss to Maryland on March 19, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Weekend Roundup: UF lacrosse falls to U.S. National Team and other notes

Jan. 16, 2017

Neel finds success at Freeman Memorial

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Women's tennis adds freshman Neel to veteran roster

By Spencer Thompson | Jan. 12, 2017

There’s one word that sticks out when looking at Florida’s roster: freshman.

Sammi Burgess makes a play on the ball during Florida's 14-4 loss on March 19, 2016 Maryland at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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UF lacrosse looking to build off successful 2016 campaign

By Jake Dreilinger | Jan. 12, 2017

Last season was one of the best seasons in Florida lacrosse program history.

Anna Danilina watches the ball during the 2016 ITA Regional Championships at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida women’s tennis expected to showcase veteran talent in 2017

By Spencer Thompson | Jan. 11, 2017

For Roland Thornqvist, January is an open race.

Alfredo Perez returns a pass during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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All Gators eliminated at pro tournament

By Mark Stine | Jan. 10, 2017

The F3 Futures Pro Circuit tournament is continuing its action through Jan. 15, but for two young University of Florida tennis players, the competition came to an abrupt end on Tuesday.

Alfredo Perez returns a serve during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gators compete in professional tournament

By Mark Stine | Jan. 9, 2017

Some of the world’s top young tennis talent assembled in Plantation, Florida, over the weekend.

Maxx Lipman returns a serve during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida bolstering roster with talented recruiting class

By Mark Stine | Jan. 6, 2017

The UF men’s tennis team finished up Fall competition strong on Nov. 6.

Sam Horsfield watches his ball roll toward the cup during Day 1 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 20, 2016, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Horsfield, Neale form bond, push each other to improve

By Jake Dreilinger | Dec. 6, 2016

Back in October, Florida golfer Gordon Neale received a text.

Taylor Tubbs races in the Southeastern Conference Championships on Nov. 1, 2013, on the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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UF Cross Country season comes to a close

By Mark Stine | Nov. 17, 2016

The UF Cross Country team’s season came to an end on Nov. 11 in Tallahassee at the NCAA South Regional Championship. Both the men and women’s teams finished outside of the top two, which would have directly qualified them to nationals.

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UF women’s tennis ends Fall season on positive note

By Cassie Amundson | Nov. 7, 2016

Relaxed, confident and handling their business.

Belinda Woolcock returns a ball during a ball during Florida's win against South Florida on Jan. 27 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Women’s tennis duo preparing for National Indoor Championships

By Cassie Amundson | Nov. 3, 2016

Josie Kuhlman and Belinda Woolcock smiled as they began to stretch before practice Monday afternoon. And why wouldn’t they?

Spencer Liang returns a ball during the 2016 ITA Regional Championships in October at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Senior’s style of play helping Florida women’s tennis team

By Cassie Amundson | Nov. 1, 2016

It isn’t too common for a tennis match to last three hours.

Carlos Miranda runs during the Mountain Dew Invitational on Sept. 24, 2016, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Cross country teams finish eighth at SEC Championship

By Mark Stine | Oct. 30, 2016

The Florida men and women’s cross country teams competed in the Southeastern Conference Championship at the University of Arkansas’ Agri Park on Friday.