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Florida guard Kiara Smith entered the game against UNF as UF’s leading scorer, but only managed 11 points. Photo from UF-Indiana game in November 2019.

SPORTS | BASKETBALL WOMEN

Florida powers past UNF behind strong start

By Declan Walsh | Dec. 21

The Gators blitzed North Florida, closing out with an 89-64 victory.

The Gators congregate in a huddle formation at their loss against LSU last season. UF can exact revenge against the Tigers this season on Feb 10-11 at the O’Dome

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida set to play 16 matches in Spring

By Zachary Huber | Dec. 21

After facing unranked opponents during the first half of its schedule, UF is slated to face three ranked foes, including No. 2 Kentucky and No. 8 Missouri.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Kyle Pitts declares for 2021 NFL Draft

By Payton Titus | Dec. 20

Pitts finished his career at Florida with 100 receptions, 1,492 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators attempt late-game comeback, still drown in Crimson Tide

By River Wells | Dec. 20

Alabama becomes SEC Champion for the 28th time after a 52-46 win over the Gators.

Sophomore Lavender Briggs dropped 20 points in the Gators' victory over UNC Asheville Wednesday evening.

SPORTS | BASKETBALL WOMEN

Gators defeat TexAnns 84-52

By Declan Walsh | Dec. 20

Guard Lavender Briggs scored 20 points in the Gators win over North Florida Monday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS

UF women’s swimming and diving jumps to No. 7 in poll

By River Wells | Dec. 20

The women’s team finished in the same rank before it went on to place second in the SEC earlier this year.

Florida earned the title "Best College Athletics in America" for 2021 from Niche college rankings following a short, but successful 2019-2020 athletic year.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Florida gymnastics tabbed No. 1 in preseason poll for third time

By Zachary Huber | Dec. 18

The Gators narrowly grabbed the No. 1 ranking during a tiebreaker with Oklahoma.

Coach Dan Mullen during the Florida-Georgia game Nov. 2, 2019.

SPORTS | RECRUITING

A look inside the Gators’ new top 10 recruiting class

By Michael Hull | Dec. 17

Sandwiched between last week’s loss to LSU and Saturday’s upcoming SEC Championship game, the Florida Gators secured another top 10 recruiting class.

Gators forward Keyontae Johnson at Florida's game against LSU Feb. 26. Johnson is in "critical but stable" condition at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.

SPORTS | BASKETBALL

No update on scheduled game Wednesday, collapsed player Johnson in coma, officials say

By Declan Walsh | Dec. 14

Representatives were unable to confirm UF men’s basketball’s Wednesday night matchup versus North Florida following Keyontae Johnson’s collapse on the court against Florida State.