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The No. 2 Gators kept their flame ablaze since the postponement with 10 consecutive wins and a perfect home record (8-0).Photo from UF-TCU March 17.

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Chomps and chops: tennis to battle FSU

By Jesse Richardson | Mar. 21, 2021

No. 2 Florida looks for its fourth sweep of the year against a bitter foe, FSU.

Florida recorded a season-low 48.725 on the bars. Photo from UF-Mizzou Jan. 29.

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Bars doom Florida at SEC Championships

By Zachary Huber | Mar. 21, 2021

Florida self-destructed on uneven bars, which costed it the 2021 SEC Championships. The Gators look to rebound in two weeks at NCAA Regionals.

Outside hitter T'ara Ceasar during the Gators' match against the Georgia Bulldogs on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida.

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Gators fall to Kentucky on senior day, lose 12-match winning streak

By Noah Ram | Mar. 21, 2021

Florida failed to sweep its season series against Kentucky Saturday afternoon and lost in straight sets.

Fabian’s solo shot — his team-leading eighth home run this season — added an insurance run to give the Gators a 7-3 advantage. Photo from UF-Jacksonville March 13.

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Fabian sparks hit parade in series finale as Gators sweep Aggies

By Griffin Foll | Mar. 21, 2021

No. 5 Florida beat Texas A&M 8-4 Saturday afternoon to complete an SEC Opening Weekend series sweep.

Smith, who became the team’s lead scorer in guard Lavender Briggs’ absence, had an underwhelming night with only 10 points to her name. Photo from UF-Alabama game Feb. 18.

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Gators tournament hopes die after loss to Villanova

By Grethel Aguila | Mar. 21, 2021

Smith’s and the Gators’ post-season tournament hopes died in a 77-57 Saturday night game against the Villanova Wildcats (16-6).

Butler doubled into the left-center gap before left fielder Sterlin Thompson drove an RBI-single into the same vicinity of the outfield. Photo from UF-Jacksonville game March 14.

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Fabian robs home run as Florida clinches its SEC Opening Weekend series

By Griffin Foll | Mar. 20, 2021

Center fielder Jud Fabian robs a Texas A&M home run as No. 5 Florida prevails 3-1 to clinch its SEC Opening Weekend series.

The Gators congregate in a huddle formation at their loss against LSU last season. UF will look to extend its seven-game winning streak against Arkansas.

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Florida volleyball takes down Kentucky in five sets

By Michael Hull | Mar. 20, 2021

The Gators, led by T’ara Ceasar, battled back from a 2-1 deficit to take down the No. 3 Wildcats.

Senior attacker Lindsey Ronbeck scored eight goals Thursday in the Gators lacrosse team's 19-13 victory over Jacksonville.

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Florida lacrosse tops Temple

By Karina Wilson | Mar. 20, 2021

The Gators dominated the Temple Owls 15-9 in their first AAC matchup of the season. UF now boasts a 10-0 record over Temple.

The Gators got off to a rollicking start offensively. Two singles and a walk awarded the bases loaded with no outs. Photo from UF-FSU game March 3.

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Gators play first SEC road game, knock off Mississippi State

By Noah Ram | Mar. 20, 2021

Kinsey Goelz homered in her return to Starkville Friday night in UF’s 1-0 over MSU.

The Gators defeated two ranked conference foes without their star gymnast Trinity Thomas. Photo from UF-Mizzou Jan. 29.

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Gators head to Alabama for SEC Championship

By Zachary Huber | Mar. 20, 2021

The Gators enter the SEC Championship as the No. 1 seed after an undefeated regular season. Florida’s session starts at 8:30 p.m. and will stream on SEC Network.

After the Gators were eliminated from the SEC Tournament, Smith got another opportunity to suit up for the orange and blue. Photo from UF-Georgia game Feb. 20.

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Gators barely advance to WNIT regional semifinal

By Grethel Aguila | Mar. 19, 2021

Florida (11-13) subdued the Charlotte 49ers (10-10) in a tight 66-65 match Friday evening in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament.

Freshman Josh Rivera signals the infield March 13 against Jacksonville.

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Gators topple the Aggies in game one of SEC Opening Weekend

By Sara Kate Dyson | Mar. 19, 2021

Gators defeat the Aggies 13-4 to kick off SEC Opening Weekend.

Florida senior Annabell Fuller recorded her third straight top-15 finish of the fall at the Windy City Classic. Photo courtesy of the UAA.

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Shorthanded Gators set to compete at Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic

By Michael Hull | Mar. 18, 2021

Florida returns to the course this weekend in Athens without Annabell Fuller and Addie Baggarly.

At surface level, the Bulldogs don’t pose a significant challenge to the Gators (18-2), who rank fourth in the SEC. Photo from UF-FSU game March 3.

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Gators return to SEC play against Mississippi State

By Rachel Slay | Mar. 18, 2021

Florida boards the buses and sets its course toward Starkville. It will suit up Friday for its second conference series against Mississippi State.

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Gators and Wildcats prepared for top-10 showdown

By Zachary Huber | Mar. 18, 2021

First match of the double-header is 1 p.m. Friday and will stream on SEC Network+.

No. 68 Blaise Bicknell refused to give in this season and overpowered his TCU foe No. 113 Sander Jong.

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Gators sweep TCU

By Jesse Richardson | Mar. 17, 2021

Gators pull off a sweep over top-ranked Texas Christian University.

Almost one month after opening day, Florida will welcome Texas A&M into Florida Ballpark for a three-game series beginning Thursday. Photo from UF-Jacksonville game March 14.

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Gators set to begin conference play

By Ryan Haley | Mar. 17, 2021

Florida must rebound quickly from a brutal 10-2 loss to Florida State, with a three-game series against Texas A&M heralding the start of the SEC schedule.

No. 5 Florida put away North Dakota 7-1 and improved its record to 18-2.
Photo from UF-USA Football game March 16.

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Florida strikes gold with Wilkie grand slam

By Rachel Slay | Mar. 17, 2021

The luck of the Irish made a pit-stop at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium Wednesday. Florida bounced back from a two-loss streak in its shamrock showdown against North Dakota.

Early pitching struggles and stagnant bats contributed to the Gators’ 10-2 loss against FSU on Tuesday night. Photo from UF-Jacksonville game March 14.

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Seminoles drag Gators in Tallahassee

By Sara Kate Dyson | Mar. 17, 2021

Gators lost big in a 10-2 final against FSU Tuesday night.

On paper, it appears the Gators won’t have much trouble with the Fighting Hawks. Photo from UF-FSU game March 3.

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North Dakota travels to Gainesville for midweek showdown

By Noah Ram | Mar. 16, 2021

Florida plays its sixth home game in a row Wednesday night when it hosts North Dakota.