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Florida guard Kasey Hill drives to the basket as Florida Gulf Coast forward Kevin Mickle defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday Nov. 11, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Mack/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Kasey Hill efficient in Florida’s opening-night win

By Ray Boone | Nov. 11, 2016

JACKSONVILLE — In the midst of a 13-0 run during Friday night’s game between Florida and Florida Gulf Coast, UF point guard Kasey Hill snagged an errant pass from Eagles guard Zach Johnson. With Johnson breathing down his neck, the 6-foot-1 Hill raced down the court for the fast-break opportunity, exploded into the air and jammed it over the defender’s outstretched arms, giving the Gators a 60-50 lead.

Rachael Kramer (right) attempts a block during Florida's 3-0 win over Jacksonville on Sept. 16, 2016, in the Lemerand Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 6 Gators use balanced attack to sweep Gamecocks

By Skyler Lebron | Nov. 11, 2016

She did the same thing to start the second set.

UF forward Ronni Williams goes for a layup during Florida's 53-45 win against LSU on Jan. 17, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

UF women’s basketball opens season with emphatic win over South Alabama

By Alejandro López | Nov. 11, 2016

JACKSONVILLE — Delicia Washington knew what she needed to do.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Despite tight SEC race, Florida volleyball focused on present

By Ray Boone | Nov. 9, 2016

The No. 6 Florida volleyball team defeated Mississippi State in a clean sweep on Sunday to capture its 12th Southeastern Conference win of the season.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during Florida's 5-2 win over Iowa State on Aug. 19 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Soccer seniors hoping to extend careers

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 9, 2016

After 20 matches this season, the Gators are only guaranteed one more.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Picks Column: Week 11

Nov. 9, 2016

Site: The Swamp (cap: 88,548)

Austin Appleby (12) directs the offense during Florida's 38-28 loss to Tennessee on Sept. 25, 2016, at Neyland Stadium. Appleby passed for 296 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Austin Appleby to start for Florida against South Carolina

By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 9, 2016

Austin Appleby hung his head and dropped his pads on the locker room floor in Neyland Stadium more than a month ago.

Quincy Wilson (6) stiff-arms a Missouri defender after intercepting a pass during Florida's 40-14 homecoming win over Missouri on Oct. 15, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Opposite Tabor, Quincy Wilson turning heads

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 9, 2016

With recorders surrounding his head and a circle of reporters glaring at him, Quincy Wilson stared blankly at the concrete floor.

Coach Amanda Butler (right) celebrates with Eleanna Christinaki during Florida's win over Kentucky on Jan. 31, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida women’s basketball prepping for season opener

By Alejandro López | Nov. 8, 2016

The last time Florida’s women’s basketball team made the trek to Jacksonville’s Veterans Memorial Arena, it fell victim to a 43-year trend.

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp, right, communicates with defensive back Steven Montac (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Missouri 31-21. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Muschamp hoping to spoil his former team’s season

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 8, 2016

Joey Ivie remembers Will Muschamp well.

Coach Jim McElwain looks on during Florida's 24-10 win over Georgia on Oct. 29, 2016, in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Roundtable: After disappointing end to 2015, how will Florida football finish 2016?

Nov. 8, 2016

With only two conference games remaining, Florida can still win the SEC East if it can defeat South Carolina at home and No. 19 LSU on the road. Add on a road matchup at No. 22 Florida State, however, and the home stretch of UF’s schedule looks daunting. How will the Gators finish out the season? Sports writers Ethan Bauer, Ian Cohen, Jordan McPherson and Patrick Pinak debate.