The UF soccer team hit a patch of turbulence this weekend on its travels to Bloomington, Ind., and Champaign, Ill.
So far this season, Becky Burleigh's squad hasn't tipped its hand.
A big question concerning the Gators coming into their match against Indiana on Friday was how they would replace senior scoring threat Ashlee Elliott.
So far this season, Becky Burleigh's squad hasn't tipped its hand.
The UF soccer team suffered a setback Sunday when team doctors told senior forward Ashlee Elliott she has a torn ACL in her left knee that will cause her to miss the rest of the season.
A pair of second-half goals from midfielders Lauren Hyde and Tahnai Annis helped the No. 7 Florida soccer team overcome an early deficit, spoiling South Florida's upset bid 2-1.
It took 79 agonizing minutes, but Erika Tymrak scored her first college goal to put the Gators up 2-0 over Florida International on Friday night.
On the surface, the No. 7 UF women's soccer team looks like an experienced, senior-heavy squad.
Katie Fraine has tunnel vision. And while that may seem like a scary thought for the UF soccer team considering Fraine is the team's starting goalkeeper, it's the best thing possible.
Senior Ashlee Elliott promised pizazz this year and delivered after one game.
No one on the UF soccer team has forgotten how the last two seasons ended - not even this year's 16 freshmen.
With time winding down, the Gators made one final attempt to take a lead into the half.
As the ball hit the back of the net for a California goal, Jazmyne Avant immediately covered her face to hide from her teammates.
The UF soccer team would have had a better chance at continuing in the Southeastern Conference Tournament had UF football coach Urban Meyer given it his "Plan to Win."
Wednesday's match ended up being a nail biter for the Gators, but it was just a few plays away from being an easy win for them.
Going to overtime never crossed Becky Burleigh's mind.
For Jazmyne Avant, the Southeastern Conference Tournament isn't just a way to get an automatic bid in the NCAA Tournament. It's also a way to get redemption for poor performances in previous matches.
The only certainty for the No. 7 Gators in the postseason is that they will play two games.
An undefeated conference season cements the Gators in the Southeastern Conference record book.
It took just three games for Liz Ruberry to lose her starting job.
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