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UF coach Mary Wise calls out to setter Mackenzie Dagostino during Florida's 3-1 loss to Kentucky on Sept. 27, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

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UF volleyball remaining calm, collected despite adversity

By Patrick Pinak | Oct. 5, 2015

Mary Wise has had a track record of dominating the Southeastern Conference.

UF women's basketball coach Amanda Butler Gator Chomps after being introduced at Gators Madness on Oct. 2, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida women’s basketball holds first practice of season

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 5, 2015

When most people hear the words "brick house," they are usually preceded by the words "she’s a" in reference to the 1977 Commodores classic "Brick House", but for the UF women’s basketball team, the words have taken on a whole new meaning.

UF goalkeeper Val Tysinger (right) battles for possession with FSU forward Cheyna Williams (19) during Florida's 3-2 win on Aug. 30, 2015, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Gators soccer to keep using two goalkeeper rotation

By Ryan Summers | Oct. 5, 2015

The Florida soccer team is focused on playing all in and playing hard every minute of the match.

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Previewing Florida football's next opponent: Missouri

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 5, 2015

The Jim McElwain era of Florida football is off to a 5-0 start, but after playing four of their first five games at home, the No. 11 Gators (5-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) will now play three games away from The Swamp over the next four weeks, starting with Missouri (4-1, 1-1 SEC). Here’s what you need to know about the Missouri Tigers:

UF tight end Jake McGee celebrates after scoring UF's second touchdown of the game during the Gators' 38-10 win over Ole Miss on Oct. 3, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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From underrated to elated: UF leads SEC East after upset win

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 4, 2015

Just five weeks ago, Florida was unranked, and Jim McElwain and his team were both unproven.

UF coach Jim McElwain speaks to ESPN's Holly Rowe following Florida's 38-10 win against Ole Miss on Sept. 3, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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UF’s win over Ole Miss should revitalize football program

By Luis Torres | Oct. 4, 2015

Saturday’s game gave coach Jim McElwain his foundation for building the Florida football program back to prominence.

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UF women’s basketball focused on improving toughness heading into season

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 4, 2015

Thanks to some unusual training methods, any school facing the Florida women’s basketball team this season would be wise to think better of starting a scrap with the Gators.

UF setter Mackenzie Dagostino (6) and middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan (1) jump for a block during Florida's 3-1 win on Sept. 20, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida volleyball falls to Arkansas on the road

By Brian Lee | Oct. 4, 2015

Coming off a gut-wrenching loss to Missouri on Wednesday in which it threw away a 2-0 set lead, the Florida volleyball team was looking to rebound on the road against Arkansas.

UF wide receivers Demarcus Robinson (11) and Antonio Callaway (81) celebrate after Robinson's first-quarter touchdown during Florida's 38-10 win against Ole Miss on Oct. 3, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Demarcus Robinson flourishes against Ole Miss after early-season struggles

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 4, 2015

A year ago, Demarcus Robinson was Florida’s lone reliable playmaker in the passing game.

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MISS-JUDGED: Florida routs the Rebels in stunner

By GRAHAM HALL | Oct. 3, 2015

It was supposed to be a blowout, but the Gators were presumed to be on the receiving end.

Jimmy Clark races during the 2013 Mountain Dew Invitational.

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Florida men's and women's each take 12th place at Notre Dame Invitational

By Alejandro López | Oct. 2, 2015

Divide and conquer. At least that was the intention.

UF defender Christen Westphal dribbles the ball during Florida's 3-2 win against Florida State on Aug. 30, 2015, at James G. Pressly stadium.

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Florida struggles to score, ties Kentucky

By Kyle Brutman | Oct. 2, 2015

Florida coach Becky Burleigh wasn’t shy about how she felt her team played Friday night.

UF defensive lineman Jon Bullard (90) goes for a tackle during Florida's 28-27 win against Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Unfinished Business: Jon Bullard shining in senior year

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 1, 2015

Jon Bullard could have easily justified leaving the Florida football program early.

UF soccer coach Becky Burleigh puts her arm around defender Rachelle Smith (81) following Florida's 3-2 win against Florida State on Aug. 30, 2015, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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UF soccer hoping to rebound from SEC loss

By Ryan Summers | Oct. 1, 2015

Different day, same routine.

Mississippi defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) pursues Vanderbilt quarterback Johnny McCrary (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Oxford, Miss.

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Defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche crucial to Rebels’ dominance

By Luis Torres | Oct. 1, 2015

While Florida has Jon Bullard anchoring its defensive line, Ole Miss has a player whose pure talent has others in awe: Robert Nkemdiche.

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Picks column: Mississippi

Oct. 1, 2015

Site: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (Cap. 88,548)

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UF cross country emphasizing focus before meets

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 1, 2015

Finishing in second place at home is nothing to celebrate, but the UF men’s cross country team is determined to take something positive from the loss.

Sophomore Karolina Vlckova high fives coach Emily Glaser during the final round of the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational on March 8.

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UF women’s golf to use mixture of youth and experience in Chicago tournament

By Matt Brannon | Sep. 30, 2015

After breezing through the Fall’s first two tournaments with two top-five finishes, the women’s golf team will face their biggest challenge yet at the Windy City Classic on Monday.

UF middle blocker Simone Antwi swings for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-1 win against Florida State on Sept. 20, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida collapses on the road to Missouri

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 30, 2015

With a big lead against Missouri, the Gators crumbled.

UF forward Brooke Sharp shoots during Florida's 2-1 loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 10, 2015 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Junior supplying necessary goals for Gators

By Kyle Brutman | Sep. 30, 2015

It was known before the season started that Savannah Jordan would be one of the nation’s top goal scoring threats.