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Bridget Sloan performs on the balance beam during Florida's win against Arkansas on Feb. 12, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Sloan, Gators bounce back in win against Kentucky

By Alejandro López | Mar. 5, 2016

You could hear it in her voice.

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

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UF men's tennis opens SEC play with win over LSU

By Dylan Dixon | Mar. 5, 2016

One of the major goals the Florida men’s tennis team has set out to accomplish this season is to win the Southeastern Conference Tournament.

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

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No. 1 Florida softball opens tourney with win over FIU

By Brian Lee | Mar. 4, 2016

Delanie Gourley’s bid for a perfect game ended when Florida International right fielder Dominique Grossman homered to left field with one out in the sixth inning — the first home run that Florida’s pitching staff has allowed in 2016.

Sam Darcangelo prepares to shoot during Florida’s 18-7 win against High Point on Feb. 15, 2014 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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No. 3 Florida lacrosse routs Niagara 19-3

By Kyle Brutman | Mar. 4, 2016

Paige Aldave. Sam Darcangelo. Alex Puller. Alix Lopez.

UF's Belinda Woolcock returns the ball with a forehand during Florida's 6-1 win over USF on Jan. 21, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gators women's tennis defeats Arkansas in SEC opener

By Jake Dreilinger | Mar. 3, 2016

A tight first two sets brought junior Belinda Woolcock’s and Shannon Hudson’s match to the third set.

Third baseman Jonathan India (center) celebrates with teammates after India hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning of Florida's 8-4 win on Feb. 20, 2016. India was one of three freshmen to start at least one game in the Gators' opening weekend series against Florida Gulf Coast. Eight freshmen made at least one appearance over the three days.

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India propels Florida to 9-5 win over UCF

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 1, 2016

Jonathan India played the best game of his young career Tuesday night.

Aleshia Ocasio pitches in the first game of Florida's doubleheader against Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Aleshia Ocasio propels Florida to 1-0 win over Utah

By Brian Lee | Feb. 27, 2016

Aleshia Ocasio was dominant on Saturday.

Logan Shore pitches during Florida's win against Florida Gulf Coast on Feb. 19, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

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Shore tosses complete-game shutout in win over Miami

By Patrick Pinak | Feb. 26, 2016

Logan Shore was masterful Friday night.

Alex McMurtry performs her floor routine during Florida's loss to LSU on Feb. 26, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida drops first regular-season home meet since 2008

By Alejandro López | Feb. 26, 2016

Leading with one rotation to go, Florida’s gymnastics team was in a familiar position.

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Pitchers leading UF softball team into matchup with No. 11 UCLA

By Matt Brannon | Feb. 24, 2016

The Gators will hit the Golden State desert for their third tournament of the year.

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2015, file photo, Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. Tiger Woods has posted a video of him swinging a 9-iron in a golf simulator. His agent says the video was posted to rebut rumors on social media that he had taken a turn for the worse following two back surgeries last fall. Mark Steinberg of Excel Sports Management said Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, that the rumors were ridiculous. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

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Column: It’s time to stop comparing golf’s young stars to Tiger Woods

By GRAHAM HACK | Feb. 24, 2016

In an interview with Golf.com, five-time major champion Phil Mickelson made headlines by saying the present group of golf’s young stars is not close to the level Tiger Woods reached during his prime, adding that we are "decades away" from someone matching Woods’ feats.

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

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Florida women’s golf takes first place in tournament

By Alfredo Morales | Feb. 23, 2016

After seeing their seven-shot lead dissolve, one stroke made the difference for No. 11 Florida in Tuesday’s final round of the Allstate Sugar Bowl Intercollegiate Golf Championship.

UF doubles tandem Brianna Morgan and Anna Danilina celebrate during Florida’s win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gators women's tennis faces pair of tough opponents in weekend road trip

By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 23, 2016

Stanford has always been a challenging opponent for the Florida women’s tennis team, especially for the players who have been on the team the longest.

UF's Dane Dunning pitches during Florida's 7-4 win against Alabama on March 28, 2015, at McKethan Stadium.

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UF baseball hosts Eastern Michigan tonight

By Luis Torres | Feb. 22, 2016

After sweeping its season-opening series against Florida Gulf Coast, the Florida baseball team had little time before switching its attention to its next opponent, Eastern Michigan.

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Gators gymnastics fights past adversity in road win

By Alejandro López | Feb. 22, 2016

On Friday, the No. 2 Florida gymnastics team was set up for failure.

Caeleb Dressel touches the wall at the end of his leg of the 400 meter freestyle relay during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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UF swimming and diving finishes SEC competition, prepares for NCAAs

By Sean Doty | Feb. 22, 2016

Before the Southeastern Conference Championships began in Columbia, Missouri, the UF men’s swimming and diving team, ranked No. 9, had a target painted on its back.