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The Alligator Sports 2022 year in review
By Alligator Editorial Board | Dec. 31, 2022Before 2022 ends, don't miss out on our best Sports coverage of the year.
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Tennessee towers over Florida in SEC opener
By Heather Bushman | Dec. 29, 2022The Florida Gators (11-3, 0-1) fell to the Tennessee Lady Volunteers (9-6, 1-0) in their first SEC battle, sans senior guard Leilani Correa. The conference opener saw Rocky Top stay on top 77-67, extending Tennessee’s lead in meetings between the two programs 55-5.
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Gators volunteer coach Katie Ledecky wins second AP Female Athlete of the Year.
By Brandon Hernandez | Dec. 28, 2022Gators volunteer coach Katie Ledecky was named the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year Wednesday. She previously won the award in 2017.
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Gators football ends Early Signing Day with top-15 recruiting class
By Jackson Reyes | Dec. 22, 2022The Gators signed all 20 of their commits Wednesday, including 18 four-star recruits and two three-stars. Florida’s recruiting improved under UF head coach Billy Napier. His 12th best ranking for this year’s class is an improvement over Florida’s No. 17 ranking in 2022, his first season with the Gators.
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Florida fails to keep up with Oklahoma in Jumpman Invitational
By Topher Adams | Dec. 22, 2022Florida lost, 95-79, in the final game of the Jumpman Invitational Wednesday night against the No. 23 Oklahoma Sooners. The Gators were without senior guard Leilani Correa — who leads the team with 16 points per game — and struggled offensively much of the night.
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Former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz commits to Florida
By Topher Adams | Dec. 21, 2022Former Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz announced he’s transferring to Florida in an Instagram post Wednesday night. The Mission, Kansas, product started the last three seasons in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Dominant start lifts Gators to dominant victory over Spartans
By Kyle Bumpers | Dec. 18, 2022The Florida Gators (11-1) took down UNC Greensboro (5-7) 79-55 Sunday afternoon in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
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Florida volleyball captain Merritt Beason enters transfer portal
By Ethan Eibe | Dec. 17, 2022Florida Gators volleyball team captain Merritt Beason has entered the transfer portal, a representative of the team confirmed.
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Florida limps to finish line in blowout loss to No. 17 Oregon State
By Topher Adams | Dec. 17, 2022The Florida Gators (6-7, 3-5 SEC) fell, 30-3, to the No. 17 Oregon State Beavers (10-3, 6-3 Pac-12). Florida finished with just 219 total yards and was nearly shut out before a consolation field goal in the closing seconds.
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Florida prepares to face Oregon State in Las Vegas Bowl
By Topher Adams | Dec. 16, 2022Florida’s first season under head coach Billy Napier reaches its conclusion Saturday as the Gators (6-6, 3-5 SEC) take on the No. 17 Oregon State Beavers (9-3, 6-3 Pac-12) in the Las Vegas Bowl.
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Torrence named to AP All-America First Team
By Kyle Bumpers | Dec. 12, 2022Florida offensive lineman O’Cyrus Torrence was named to the Associated Press All-America First Team Monday, adding to his postseason awards run.
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Rickards leads Gators to win over Hurricanes in overtime thriller
By Jackson Reyes | Dec. 11, 2022The Gators (10-1) defeated the Hurricanes (7-4), 76-73, Sunday afternoon in an overtime thriller in Coral Gables. The matchup was the first time the teams played each other since 2010.
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Florida head coach Billy Napier addresses Jalen Kitna’s dismissal
By Topher Adams | Dec. 8, 2022Florida head coach Billy Napier addressed former Gators’ quarterback Jalen Kitna’s arrest during the team’s bowl game media availability. It was the first time Napier has spoken to media since Kitna’s arrest Nov. 30.
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Gators downed by Panthers in regional semifinals, fall short of NCAA championship
By Brandon Hernandez | Dec. 8, 2022No. 12 Florida was defeated by No. 6 Pittsburgh through four sets (20-25, 21-25, 25-17, 22-25) in the regional semifinals of the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament Thursday at UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Gators cruise to victory against Presbyterian
By Jackson Reyes | Dec. 6, 2022The Gators defeated Presbyterian in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Tuesday. Florida shot an impressive 46% from the field and made seven of its 13 attempts from beyond the arc. Three Gators scored in double-figures — Rimdal, senior guard KK Deans with 18 points and junior center Ra Shaya Kyle with 12.
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What if I hadn’t joined The Alligator?
By Michael Hull | Dec. 6, 2022Michael Hull spent five semesters at The Alligator, including a term as sports editor. He reflects on the ride and everything it did for him.
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Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson declares for 2023 NFL Draft
By Topher Adams | Dec. 5, 2022Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson announced Monday he will be entering the 2023 NFL Draft in a statement posted on Twitter. The redshirt sophomore signal caller said he won’t participate in the Gators’ bowl game.
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A leap of faith
By Joseph Henry | Dec. 5, 2022Saying goodbye is a cathartic exercise. After five semesters at The Alligator, I take away more personal development from the experience than anything to do with journalism. Although, I grew in those ways too.
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Fans fill O’Dome for Florida victories in NCAA Volleyball Tournament
By Brandon Hernandez and Ethan Eibe | Dec. 5, 2022The Gators hosted the first and second rounds of the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament over the weekend, welcoming Florida Gulf Coast, Florida A&M and Iowa State to Gainesville. No. 12 Florida rammed through FAMU and Iowa State in straight sets to advance to the round of 16.
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Florida guard O’Cyrus Torrence declares for the 2023 NFL Draft
By Topher Adams | Dec. 4, 2022Florida guard O’Cyrus Torrence declared for the 2023 NFL Draft Sunday night in an announcement posted on Twitter. The junior lineman played one season for the Gators after transferring in from Louisiana.
