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Kiki Smith (left) and Lavender Briggs (right), pictured during a game against Mizzou game Jan. 28. Smith scored a game-high 28 points for the Gators Sunday.

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Gators attempt to leap past Horned Frogs Sunday

By Brenda Bogle | Dec. 4, 2021

Florida hopes to shake off a nail-biting loss to George Mason with a Sunday afternoon match-up against TCU.

Florida's Thayer Hall serves during an Oct. 16 match against Texas A&M.

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Gators sweep Hurricanes in final game at the O’Dome

By Carson Cashion | Dec. 3, 2021

The Florida Gators are headed to the Sweet 16 after a sweep victory over the Miami Hurricanes in Gainesville.

UF coach Mary Wise smiles during Florida's 3-0 win against Florida A&M on Sept. 15, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

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Wise secures her 1,000th overall career win against Florida A&M

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | Dec. 2, 2021

Florida volleyball head coach Mary Wise claims her 1,000th overall career win after the Gators swept Florida A&M Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Florida's T'ara Ceasar readies to serve against Mississippi State on Sept. 24.

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Gators face Florida A&M in first match of the NCAA Tournament

By Carson Cashion | Dec. 2, 2021

The Big Dance starts for the Gators this Thursday when they host the Florida A&M Rattlers in the O’Dome.

Florida's Kiara Smith pictured during a Feb. 28, 2021 game against Georgia. The senior scored 23 points and dished out eight assists in UF's upset victory over LSU Sunday.

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George Mason snaps Florida’s five-game winning streak

By Ryan Zehnder | Dec. 1, 2021

Amaya Scott scored 25 as George Mason defeated Florida on Wednesday night, 75-71.

Florida volunteer coach Katie Ledecky swims freestyle during a competition in a meet against Georgia Friday Oct. 29, 2021.

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Gators swimmers aim for national impact at US Open

By Jackson Castellano | Dec. 1, 2021

17 members of the Gators swim program, joined by volunteer coach and Olympic legend Katie Ledecky, will compete at the US Open this week in Greensboro, NC.

Florida's Phlandrous Fleming matches up against Florida State's Matthew Cleveland during a Nov. 14 game.

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No. 14 Gators set sights on the Sooner State

By Karina Wilson | Nov. 30, 2021

No. 14 Florida looks to improve to 7-0 on the season for the first time since 2012-13, but it must first encounter Oklahoma on its home court.

Florida's T'ara Ceasar pictured during a match against Texas A&M on Oct. 16, 2021.

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T’ara Ceasar steps away from Florida volleyball

By Carson Cashion | Nov. 29, 2021

Gators volleyball star T’ara Ceasar will be stepping away from the team before the NCAA Tournament later this week, according to an announcement made by her on her Instagram Monday night.

Florida’s Anthony Richardson pictured handing the ball to running back Dameon Pierce during the Gators’ Nov. 27 game against Florida State.

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About time: Richardson and Pierce lead Gators over ‘Noles

By Michael Hull | Nov. 29, 2021

Quarterback Anthony Richardson and running back Dameon Pierce saw more work than usual Saturday, and the results proved fruitful. While their performances helped lead the Gators to a victory and bowl eligibility, was it too little, too late?

Florida’s T’ara Ceasar serves during an Oct. 16 game against Texas A&M

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Gators’ losses to Kentucky cast doubt over title chances

By Carson Cashion | Nov. 29, 2021

The No. 20 Gators dropped both matches against No. 8 Kentucky over the weekend, and those sweeps aren’t a good sign heading into the NCAA Tournament.

Florida soccer forward Kouri Peace on the field during a game against UCLA Sept. 1, 2019. Peace is now one of six seniors on the 2022 roster.

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Gators soccer refuse to surrender fight for social justice

By Jesse Richardson | Nov. 29, 2021

Before every match, the Gators sideline kneels in unison to spread personal messages with their platform. Whether it’s supporting the Black Lives Matter movement or LGBTQ rights, the fight will never cease.

Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier is congratulated by Louisiana-Monroe Offensive Coordinator Rich Rodriguez after Louisiana-Lafayette won 21-16 in an NCAA college football game in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) Napier will be reunited with former running back Montreal Johnson in Gainesville next year.

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Florida football hires Billy Napier as next head coach

By Ryan Haley | Nov. 28, 2021

Florida football has its new head coach — Former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns head coach Billy Napier will become the fourth Florida head coach since 2014.

Florida's Kiara Smith during a game against Alabama on Feb. 18, 2021. Smith will not compete with the team in the NCAA Tournament due to a season-ending injury.

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Florida goes undefeated in San Juan Shootout with George Washington win

By Brenda Bogle | Nov. 27, 2021

The Gators’ winning streak grows to five with a 61-50 victory over George Washington on Saturday.

Dameon Pierce runs toward the end zone after losing his helmet during a Nov. 27 game against Florida State. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.

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Pierce loses helmet, finds end zone to add exclamation point to FSU win

By Ryan Haley | Nov. 27, 2021

Dameon Pierce scored his 15th touchdown of 2021 Saturday, but his most electric trip to the end zone didn’t even count as Florida defeated FSU, 24-21.

Florida volleyball's Merritt Beason (13) and Lauren Forte (24) go up for a block in a game against Texas A&M on Oct. 16.

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No. 8 Kentucky sweeps No. 20 Florida to become 2021 SEC champions

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | Nov. 27, 2021

The No. 20 Florida volleyball team ends the regular season being swept by No. 8 Kentucky, the 2021 SEC Champions.

Florida's Nina Rickards pictured during a Feb. 15 game against Kentucky. Rickards scored seven points and grabbed five rebounds in 35 minutes of action Thursday.

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Gators romp Billikens in first game of San Juan Shootout

By Ryan Zehnder | Nov. 26, 2021

Florida defeated Saint Louis Friday night 69-54 to kick off their two-game set in Puerto Rico.

A Florida player touches his helmet during warmups before a game against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 4.

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alligatorSports Roundtable: Florida vs. FSU

By Michael Hull and Ryan Haley | Nov. 26, 2021

Florida hasn’t defeated a Power 5 opponent since Oct. 9, and in the Gators first game post-Dan Mullen, they take their home field in search of bowl eligibility in the form of a third-straight victory over Florida State.

Florida redshirt sophomore quarterback Anthony Richardson scrambles during an Oct. 30, 2021 game against Georgia.

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The Eligi-bowl: Gators battle rival Seminoles for bowl eligibility

By Michael Hull | Nov. 26, 2021

The Florida Gators conclude their regular season in a rivalry battle against the Florida State Seminoles for the right to play in a bowl game later this winter.

Florida's Marlie Monserez jumps to set the ball against Texas A&M on Oct. 16.

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Wildcats sweep Gators in first match of the weekend

By Carson Cashion | Nov. 26, 2021

After entering the match seeking head coach Mary Wise’s 1000th career win, the Gators left the match on the receiving end of a sweep from the Kentucky Wildcats.

Florida coach Mary Wise talks to her team during a Sept. 24 game against Miss. State.

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Final Fight: No. 20 Florida travels for double header against No. 8 Kentucky

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | Nov. 25, 2021

No. 20 Florida volleyball puts a nine-match win streak on the line and heads to Lexington, Kentucky, for its biggest series matchup against the No. 8 Wildcats.