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McCartney Kessler and Marlee Zein look to increase their doubles streak to six Friday. The men’s and women’s squads prepare to take on the Georgia Bulldogs, whose teams hold a 13-3 combined record. Photo from UF-Texas A&M game Feb. 28.

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Let the dawgs out: Florida prepared for Georgia

By Jesse Richardson | Mar. 4, 2021

Florida and Georgia have been red-hot going into the Friday night showdowns.

After eclipsing 1,000 career points in Wednesday's win over Auburn, star Florida guard Kiara Smith dropped a career-high 36 points — accounting for 56.2% of the Gators’ points. Photo from UF-Kentucky game Feb. 1.

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Gators’ supporting cast irrelevant in SEC Tournament loss to Kentucky

By Griffin Foll | Mar. 4, 2021

Despite Kiara Smith’s career-high 36-point performance, Florida’s depth failed to deliver down the stretch against No. 17 Kentucky Wednesday.

Florida’s 5-2 win over FSU marked its last game before the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Photo from UF-Louisville game Feb. 27.

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Rival rematch: Florida State heads to the Swamp Friday

By Rachel Slay | Mar. 4, 2021

Florida faces Florida State Friday — its last opponent during the shortened 2020 season.

As the team assembles for another three-game home stand, the microscope rests the hardest on three Florida players. Photo from UF-UM game Feb. 20. Courtesy of the SEC Media Portal.

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Gators look to regain momentum in third weekend series

By Ryan Haley | Mar. 4, 2021

After a disappointing midweek loss to Florida Atlantic, the Gators look to get back on their feet as they host Florida A&M this weekend.

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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Gators look to keep momentum against Arkansas

By Michael Hull | Mar. 4, 2021

The Gators hope to win their eighth and ninth straight matches this weekend against the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Junior Tre Mann drives left against Missouri Wednesday night. His 21 points led all scores against the Tigers.

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Gators fall at the buzzer to Missouri

By Declan Walsh | Mar. 4, 2021

Missouri guard Dru Smith knifed through the Florida defense and willed home an acrobatic layup at the buzzer to down the Gators 72-70.

Brandon Sproat pitching against Miami Feb. 21, 2021. Courtesy of the SEC Media Portal. Sproat will start on the mound for Florida's first-round matchup with Central Michigan.

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Gators ice-cold, Owls persevere in upset

By Ryan Haley | Mar. 4, 2021

Despite a near-perfect night from a much maligned bullpen, the Gators couldn’t overcome a cold day at the plate after nine scoreless innings.

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A pair of home runs saves Florida’s perfect record

By Rachel Slay | Mar. 3, 2021

Hannah Adams and Jaimie Hoover knocked two out of the park against New Mexico State Wednesday.

Despite many distractions and obstacles in the fall, the Gators women's golf team is preparing for a strong spring season.

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Gators finish Gamecock Intercollegiate in 17th

By Michael Hull | Mar. 3, 2021

Florida will have a few weeks off before they return to competition at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic on March 19.

Guard Kiara Smith led the Gators to victory over Auburn in the SEC Tournament game Wednesday. The Gators will now face No.5-seed Kentucky Thursday.

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Florida advances to next round of SEC Tournament after strong Smith showing

By Grethel Aguila | Mar. 3, 2021

Florida had two options: win or go home. And Smith wanted a win.

Florida bested Kennesaw State 20-7 Wednesday afternoon

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Gators ruffle the Owls’ feathers

By Karina Wilson | Mar. 3, 2021

Florida defeated Kennesaw State 20-7 in its second matchup in program history.

Florida is 7-2 over it’s last nine games. Photo from Florida-Ole Miss game in January 2020.

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Gators basketball looks for a fourth straight win as they take on Missouri

By Declan Walsh | Mar. 3, 2021

Florida looks to stay hot into the final week of the regular season

Robert Finke during the Gators' meet on Day 3 of the SEC Championships on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Martin Aquatics Center in Auburn, Alabama. Finke and other Gators return to Auburn for an invitational this week.

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Next stop: NCAA Championships

By Faith Buckley | Mar. 2, 2021

The Gators now prepare for the NCAA Championships March 24-27.

The Gator pitching staff walked away with seven shutouts. Photo from UF-Louisville game Feb. 27.

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Florida offense fails head coach Tim Walton’s vibe check

By Rachel Slay | Mar. 2, 2021

The undefeated No. 5 Gators need to put in more work if they dream of a championship.

Coach Emily Bastel Glasser at Mark Bostick Golf Course. She highlighted her team’s mistakes but commended Fuller’s performance

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Florida tied for last entering final day of Gamecock Intercollegiate

By Michael Hull | Mar. 2, 2021

Florida will look to end the tournament on a high note Wednesday, with golf set to resume at 11:30 a.m.

The squad will lean heavily on Smith, the SEC’s No. 6 scorer. She averages 18.4 points per game. Photo from UF-Georgia game Feb. 28.

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Gators look to survive loss-ridden Auburn in SEC Tournament

By Griffin Foll | Mar. 2, 2021

Florida hopes to tame the Auburn Tigers Wednesday afternoon as the teams face off in the opening round of the SEC Tournament.

Florida pitcher Elizabeth Hightower during a game against Louisville game Feb. 27, 2021. She got the start in the circle for the SEC opener versus Mississippi State Friday.

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Florida continues homestand against New Mexico State Wednesday

By Noah Ram | Mar. 2, 2021

The Gators pitching will look to continue its excellence against New Mexico State.

UF lacrosse will match up against Kennesaw State for the second time in program history.

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Gators head to Georgia for redemption

By Karina Wilson | Mar. 2, 2021

The Gators travel to Kennesaw, Georgia, to take on the Owls after a week off. Both teams lost their last game.

The Gators will face their toughest test since opening weekend when Florida Atlantic takes the field. Photo from UF-Miami game Feb. 21. Courtesy of the SEC Media Portal.

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Gators seek sixth straight win in midweek contest against Florida Atlantic

By Ryan Haley | Mar. 2, 2021

Florida will look to extend its five-game winning streak when it hosts the FAU Owls Wednesday.

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Let the young guys play, coach Mullen

By Zachary Huber | Mar. 1, 2021

The Gators need to finally find out if their highly recruited players bloom or bust.