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Florida celebrates its 2-1 overtime win in the 2016 Southeastern Conference Tournament championship match in Orange Beach, Alabama.

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BACK TO BACK: UF wins SEC Tournament in overtime

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 6, 2016

The golden goal came in the last minute.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during Florida's 5-2 win over Iowa State on Aug. 19 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida defeats No. 2 South Carolina, advances to SEC Championship game

By Dylan Dixon | Nov. 4, 2016

Savannah Jordan has been in a funk recently.

Melanie Monteagudo (far right) heads the ball into the net during Florida's 6-0 win over Alabama on Oct. 20, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida to face No. 2 South Carolina in SEC Tournament semifinals

By Dylan Dixon | Nov. 3, 2016

With Florida’s biggest game of the season on the line Wednesday night, Melanie Monteagudo stood nervously at midfield hoping the fate of the contest wouldn’t come down to her.

UF forward Savannah Jordan takes a shot on goal during Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Soccer star setting records, prepping for final postseason run

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 3, 2016

The first weekend she stepped onto the field at James G. Pressly Stadium as a freshman, Savannah Jordan scored five goals.

UF forward/midfielder Melanie Monteagudo dribbles down the field during Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida advances to SEC Tournament semifinals after penalty kick shootout

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 2, 2016

The game went to a penalty kick shootout. It came down to sophomore Melanie Monteagudo, who was able to get her kick past Missouri's goalkeeper, advancing Florida to the SEC Semifinals on Wednesday night.

The Florida soccer team huddles during its 6-0 win over Alabama on Oct. 20 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium

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Gators open up SEC tournament play against Missouri

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 1, 2016

After 17 games, a regular-season record of 13-4 and one of the toughest schedules in the Southeastern Conference, the Gators are poised to make another deep postseason run.

UF soccer coach Becky Burleigh talks with her team following Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida soccer team celebrates Halloween, SEC awards

By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 31, 2016

Becky Burleigh arrived at Monday afternoon’s practice donning slightly unusual attire: adult-sized giraffe onesie pajamas.

Julia Lester (20) battles for possession during Florida's win over UCF at James G. Pressly Stadium on Sept. 18, 2016.

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Florida closes regular season with shutout

By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 27, 2016

Julia Lester stood attentively at the top of the penalty box as Gabby Seiler’s corner kick sailed toward Missouri’s net.

UF midfielder Mayra Pelayo passes the ball during Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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UF soccer team preparing for potent Missouri offense

By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 26, 2016

It was an emotional weekend for the Florida soccer team.

Meggie Dougherty Howard shoots the ball during Florida's 6-0 win over Alabama on Oct. 20, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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UF soccer team sends senior class off with win

By Lauren Staff | Oct. 23, 2016

Eight seniors took the field on Sunday at Dizney Stadium for their final regular-season home game.

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Florida soccer dominates ‘Bama in 6-0 win

By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 20, 2016

Melanie Monteagudo raced across Alabama’s penalty box through a sea of bodies as Meggie Dougherty Howard’s pass glided through the air toward her.

UF goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese throws the ball back into play during the first half of Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Goalie’s play improving for UF soccer

By Dylan Dixon | Oct. 19, 2016

Florida goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese refuses to accept the bulk of the credit when it comes to her team’s recent success on defense.

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Gators' offense stifled by No. 2 South Carolina on road

By Lauren Staff | Oct. 16, 2016

South Carolina’s Eugene E. Stone III Stadium is nicknamed “The Graveyard.”

UF midfielder Pamela Begic dribbles the ball during Florida's 3-2 win over Central Florida on Sept. 18, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Soccer team looking for growth vs. No. 2 South Carolina

By Lauren Staff | Oct. 12, 2016

With only four regular-season games remaining, No. 17 Florida (10-3, Southeastern Conference 5-2) will face its biggest test of the season Sunday: taking on No. 2 South Carolina on the road.