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Delanie Gourley pitches during Florida's 14-10 loss to LSU on March 14, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gourley strikes out 13 in UF's win over UCF

By Matt Brannon | May 21, 2016

On her first at-bat, freshman Amanda Lorenz flew out.

UF coach Bryan Shelton (right) congratulates McClain Kessler during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida sweeps SMU, advances to NCAA Quarterfinals

By Dylan Dixon | May 21, 2016

After winning its first Southeastern Conference Tournament title in five years, UF scored back-to-back sweeps in the first two rounds of the NCAA Championship last weekend to increase its winning streak to eight-consecutive matches.

Kevin O'Sullivan and Mike Rivera meet with Logan Shore on the mound during Florida's 4-3 win against Missouri on March 18, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Mistakes cost Florida in 5-4 loss to LSU

By Patrick Pinak | May 21, 2016

Florida simply didn’t capitalize early.

Taylor Tomlinson putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida in 15th place after Round 1 of NCAAs

By Alfredo Morales | May 21, 2016

Florida teed off round one of this year’s NCAA National Championship, finishing the day in a tie for 15th place.

Nicole DeWitt bats during UF's 2-1 win against UNF on April 1, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Nine-run third inning lifts Florida over Alabama State in NCAA Regional

By Matt Brannon | May 20, 2016

Nicole DeWitt’s triple bounced over first base and down the right-field line.

Karolina Vlckova (right) celebrates with coach Emily Glaser during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida to compete at NCAA Championship

By Alfredo Morales | May 20, 2016

A historic season is coming to a close for Florida this weekend.

Diego Hidalgo returns a serve during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators set to face SMU in Round of 16 on Friday

By Dylan Dixon | May 20, 2016

The Florida men’s tennis team hasn’t reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship in over a decade.

UF coach Roland Thornqvist talks with Brianna Morgan during Florida's 4-0 win against Maryland on Jan. 25, 2015, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida falls to Stanford in NCAA Round of 16

By Jake Dreilinger | May 20, 2016

It came down to one match.

Brooke Austin hits an open-stance backhand during Florida women's tennis' 4-0 win against Elon on Jan. 24, 2015, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida to face Stanford in Round of 16

By Jake Dreilinger | May 18, 2016

Nearly three months ago, Florida met Stanford in a road match to close out the non-conference schedule.

Aleshia Ocasio (middle) high fives a teammate during Florida's doubleheader sweep of Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators begin NCAA Regional after disappointing SEC Tourney

By Matt Brannon | May 18, 2016

Florida’s one-run loss to Auburn on Friday put a swift end to its hopes of winning the Southeastern Conference Tournament.

Alejandro Tosti putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational on UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida falls to second place in final round of NCAA Regionals

By Ray Boone | May 18, 2016

The Florida men’s golf team didn’t get what it came for at the NCAA Regional Championship in Kohler, Wisconsin.

Toronto Blue Jays Jose Bautista (19) gets hit by Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (12) after Bautista slid into second in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, Sunday May 15, 2016. (Richard W. Rodriguez/Star-Telegram via AP)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Why is fighting OK on a field?

By Ethan Bauer | May 18, 2016

If I were to walk into the Alligator office today, get upset at my boss and punch him square in the jaw, I’d probably be arrested. And rightfully so.

A.J. Puk pitches during a Florida preseason scrimmage on Feb. 3, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida's offense struggling with Puk pitching

By Patrick Pinak | May 18, 2016

Florida’s offense struggles when A.J. Puk is on the mound.

Alejandro Tosti follows through on a swing at the 2016 SunTrust Gator Invitational at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Men’s golf in lead after Round 2 of NCAA Regionals

By Ray Boone | May 18, 2016

After Round 1 of the NCAA Regional Championship in Kohler, Wisconsin, Florida men’s golf coach J.C. Deacon said his team gave a few shots back to the field toward the end of the round.

UF's Kourtney Keegan hits a forehand during Florida's 6-1 win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida advances to Round of 16 with pair of weekend wins

By Jake Dreilinger | May 16, 2016

The Gators left Gainesville in dominating fashion, finishing play at the Ring Tennis Complex undefeated this season.

Kyra Jefferson runs during the 2016 Pepsi Florida Relays on April 1, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida’s injuries contribute to disappointing SEC Championship Result

By Lauren Staff | May 16, 2016

For the second time this season, Florida’s All-American, Olympic-hopeful laden roster was embarrassingly defeated at the Southeastern Conference Championship.