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UF starting pitcher Brady Singer picked up the win in his final home game as a Gator. The junior was drafted 18th overall by the Kansas City Royals in the MLB Draft on Monday.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Blaine Knight bests Brady Singer in Arkansas’ win over Florida

By Justin Ahlum | Mar. 23, 2018

At the end of the seventh inning, Arkansas starter Blaine Knight was the first to meet his teammates at the mouth of the Razorbacks’ dugout. After being removed from the game just one out away from completing seven innings of work, his defense got the job done, as it ended Florida’s one-run inning and shut the door on a potential Gators comeback.

Attacker Lindsey Ronbeck is expected back for the Gators after missing last game with an injury.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida lacrosse team focusing on the details for Big East play

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 23, 2018

There’s no way around it.

Junior Kelly Barnhill and the Gators are set to take on Texas A&M in a three-game series starting Saturday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida softball takes on Texas A&M in SEC series at home

By Mari Faiello | Mar. 23, 2018

As Florida third baseman Nicole DeWitt stood on deck, she could hear the screams and cheers of every Florida fan sitting behind her at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

Senior thrower Lloydricia Cameron became the first Gator since 2004 to advance to the NCAA Outdoor Championships in both the shot put and discuss.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida track and field teams open outdoor season today at FSU Relays

By Alanis Thames | Mar. 22, 2018

After breaking the 60-meter hurdles collegiate record at the Tiger Paw Invitational over a month ago, Grant Holloway said that everything he had done was gearing him up for the outdoor season.

Junior Alfredo Perez (left) and sophomore Johannes Ingildsen (right) are onto the quarterfinals of the NCAA Doubles Championships along with fellow Gators pairing of junior McClain Kessler and freshman Duarte Vale.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida returns home to face Ole Miss

By Dylan Rudolph | Mar. 22, 2018

The Florida men’s tennis team returns home today to play Ole Miss.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Florida to begin postseason at SECs Saturday

By Alana Gomez | Mar. 22, 2018

Amelia Hundley is excited for a fresh start heading into postseason action. After competing in 10 regular season meets over the past three months, the sophomore isn’t anxious heading into the SEC Championships on Saturday. She’s ready.

Sophomore running back Adarius Lemons was one of several players subjected to a heavy workload during Florida's practice on Tuesday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Mullen preaches accountability in early spring practices

By Benjamin Brandt | Mar. 22, 2018

Armored in their bulky pads, Florida’s football players ran sideline to sideline at the Sanders Practice Field on Tuesday afternoon. One of the bodies charging across the grass wasn’t wearing a helmet, however.

With March Madness approaching its end, the NBA is steadily setting its playoff teams.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

In the midst of March Madness, don’t forget the NBA

By Skyler Lebron | Mar. 22, 2018

Through the month of March, the excitement of high-level basketball consumes everyone.

Shortstop Deacon Liput was perfect from the plate Tuesday night against USF, going 3-of-3 with three RBIs and scoring two runs.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Liput finding his swing again ahead of Arkansas series

By Morgan McMullen | Mar. 22, 2018

If Deacon Liput had any doubts hanging over his head coming into Wednesday night’s game against Jacksonville, he let them all blow away with the gusty winds at McKethan Stadium.

Former UF swimmer Caeleb Dressel took first in the 100-fly at the Phillips 66 National Championships in Irvine, California. He, along with two other UF notables, will advance to the Pan Pacific Championships in Tokyo.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Dressel’s record-breaking day highlights Day 2 of NCAA Championships

By Sam Campisano | Mar. 22, 2018

Senior Caeleb Dressel confirmed what many Florida fans had already suspected.

Senior Anna Danilina eked a first set victory, 7-5, but buried her opponent in the second set 6-0 take a first-round singles victory at the NCAA Individual Championships Wednesday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators shut out Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa on Thursday

By River Wells | Mar. 22, 2018

Senior Josie Kuhlman and freshman McCartney Kessler watched closely as the ball was hit back to them from Alabama’s side of the court.

Attacker Lindsey Ronbeck missed her second consecutive game with an injury Wednesday against Towson.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators’ offense falls flat in loss to Towson

By Tyler Nettuno | Mar. 22, 2018

Towson didn’t score many goals on Wednesday night. It didn’t need to.

Coach Roland Thornqvist and the Gators await tonight's matchup against Alabama.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF’s women’s tennis team kicks off final matches of road stretch on Thursday against ‘Bama

By River Wells | Mar. 22, 2018

At the start of a four-match road stretch on March 16, the No. 18 Florida women’s tennis team was in a grove with six consecutive victories. But now, just two matches later, UF is back to square one.

Sophomore Khader Baqlah helped propel the Gators to a fourth-place finish in the 800 free relay while earning All-American honors on Wednesday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Gators relay finishes fourth on first day of NCAA Championships

By Sam Campisano | Mar. 22, 2018

Four Florida swimmers garnered All-American accolades after finishing fourth in the 800 free relay on the first day of the NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships in Minneapolis.

Junior Kelly Barnhill needed just 71 pitches to toss her fifth no-hitter this season.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Barnhill pitches fifth no-hitter of the year as Gators thump Bulls

By Mark Stine | Mar. 22, 2018

The ball exploded off the bat of UF third baseman Nicole DeWitt in the bottom of the fifth inning with runners on first and second.

Coach Dan Mullen announced another practice open to the public this Saturday via Twitter.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF’s quarterback competition revving up, spread offense installments in the works

By Andrew Huang | Mar. 22, 2018

There is open admission to Florida’s annual Orange and Blue Game on April 14. Fans will have a chance to see UF’s new-look football team showcase itself at the end of spring practices.

Shortstop Deacon Liput was a perfect 4-for-4 from the plate Wednesday night against Jacksonville.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Every Florida starter records a hit in seven-run win over Jacksonville

By Ethan Bauer | Mar. 22, 2018

The ball seemed to pause in the air, as if painted onto the Carolina-blue, jet exhaust-scarred sky. Then it descended.

Freshman pitcher Katie Chronister has a 1.47 ERA through 14.1 innings pitched this season.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators softball notebook: Assets and difficulties faced this season show resilience in all kinds of weather

By Mari Faiello | Mar. 20, 2018

After dropping two games against Georgia over the weekend, Florida’s softball team (23-3) will take the field at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium tonight at 6 p.m. against South Florida (22-12).

Freshman Jordan Butler has allowed six runs in his last 9.1 innings pitched

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Bullpen still seeing moderate struggles through early portion of season

By Justin Ahlum | Mar. 20, 2018

Bright rays of sunshine, a nice breeze and a partly cloudy sky engulfed Gainesville on Tuesday evening, right around the time Florida’s baseball team was supposed to have its first pitch. But a horrendous forecast earlier in the day forced UF to postpone its game against the Jacksonville Dolphins.

Guard Chris Chiozza set the all-time school record for assists during his final year with the Gators.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

UF hoops reflection: Most memorable storylines

By Andrew Huang | Mar. 20, 2018

As cliché as it sounds, it was an up-and-down season for the Florida men’s basketball team. There were peaks and valleys. Highs and lows. There’s plenty of ways to say it, but it really is that simple.