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UF defensive specialist Lindsey Rogers serves during Florida's 3-0 win against Auburn on Oct. 11, 2015.

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Despite win, Gators volleyball seeks to fix serving struggles

By Patrick Pinak | Oct. 12, 2015

Mary Wise watched her player’s serves fly out of bounds and into the net left and right on Sunday.

UF midfielder Liz Slattery takes a shot during Florida's 2-1 win against LSU on Oct. 11, 2015, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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UF soccer’s midfield key for team’s success

By Ryan Summers | Oct. 12, 2015

Florida's midfielders have improved drastically since the beginning of the season.

UF outside hitter Carli Snyder racked up double-digit kills and eight digs in UF's four-set win over Texas A&M on Wednesday in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida volleyball sweeps Auburn to cap off perfect home weekend

By Brian Lee | Oct. 11, 2015

It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.

Freshman Caeleb Dressel jumps into the pool at the start of the 200-yard breaststroke event during Day 3 of the 2014 Pinch A Penny Invitational

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Florida men’s swimming and diving defeats Minnesota while women tie Gophers

By Lauren Staff | Oct. 11, 2015

After the No. 5 Gators women’s swimming team routed the Vanderbilt Commodores with a 193-69 victory on Thursday, the team traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota to meet with the UF men’s squad to take on No. 9 Minnesota on Saturday for a dual-competition.

UF forward Savannah Jordan takes a shot during Florida's 2-1 win against LSU on Oct. 11, 2015, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Gators soccer pounces on LSU early in 2-1 victory

By Kyle Brutman | Oct. 11, 2015

Florida’s Betsy Middleton is a quiet assassin.

Florida defensive back Jalen Tabor, left, celebrates with teammates after he returned an interception for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, on Oct. 10 2015, in Columbia, Missouri.

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Third down is indeed the money down for the Gators’ defense

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 11, 2015

The signs are present on the field.

UF running back Kelvin Taylor runs in for a touchdown during Florida's 21-3 win against Missouri on Oct. 10, 2015, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri.

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‘NEVER SATISFIED’: Gators want 6-0 start to be just the beginning

By GRAHAM HALL | Oct. 11, 2015

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Few thought the Gators would be undefeated heading into Saturday’s road matchup against Missouri.

Florida teammates celebrate with fans after a 21-3 win against Missouri on Oct. 10, 2015, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri.

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Florida’s offense must improve before LSU

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 11, 2015

Against the Tigers from Columbia, Missouri, the Gators’ offense was good enough to get the job done.

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UF achieves highest ranking in AP Poll since 2012 season

By Luis Torres | Oct. 11, 2015

The Florida football team has reached a height the program hasn’t seen in more than two seasons: A top-10 ranking in the AP Poll.

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TAKING A STAND: Strong defense, developing offense lift No. 11 Gators to road win over Missouri

By GRAHAM HALL | Oct. 10, 2015

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Jalen Tabor had dropped a sure-fire interception earlier in the game, but halfway through the third quarter, he made amends.

Coach Bryan Shelton talks with sophomores Elliott Orkin and Maxx Lipman during Florida's 9-3 win against William & Mary on Jan. 10 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida women's tennis team bounced out of tournament, men advance in Oklahoma

By Madison Belfour | Oct. 10, 2015

Another one bites the dust.

UF middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan swings for a kill during Florida's 3-0 win against Texas A&M on Oct. 9, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

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UF volleyball snaps three game SEC losing streak against Texas A&M

By Brian Lee | Oct. 9, 2015

After its first three game conference losing streak in more than a quarter century, the UF volleyball team needed a big performance to get back on track.

UF midfielder Liz Slattery dribbles during Florida's 2-1 win against Troy in an exhibition match on Aug. 11, 2015, at the soccer practice field at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida soccer team battles rain, history in win against Tennessee

By Ryan Summers | Oct. 9, 2015

Consistent rain and recent history in Knoxville, Tennessee, couldn’t stop the Florida soccer team from getting three points Friday night.

Missouri players celebrate after their 42-13 win against Florida on Oct. 18, 2014, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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‘Homecoming Revenge’: Gators looking to avenge 2014 loss

By Luis Torres | Oct. 8, 2015

Last year’s game against Missouri was an embarrassment for the Gators.

UF swim coach Gregg Troy watches his team's weight training at an early morning practice in the O'Connell Center on Feb. 7, 2008.

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Florida women's swimming team wins first SEC meet of season

By Lauren Staff | Oct. 8, 2015

On Thursday night, the Florida women's swimming team, without its divers, kicked of its first Southeastern Conference meet of the year in Nashville, taking on the Vanderbilt Commodores.

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Picks column: Missouri

Oct. 8, 2015

Site: Memorial Stadium at Faurot Field (Cap. 71,168)

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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Florida soccer looks to alleviate road woes against Tennessee

By Ryan Summers | Oct. 8, 2015

Florida soccer coach Becky Burleigh has a history of dominating teams on the road in the Southeastern Conference.

UF defensive end Alex McCalister attempts to sack Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly during Florida's 38-10 win against the Rebels on Oct. 3, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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UF defensive line yet to reach prime this year

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 7, 2015

To the average fan, Florida’s defensive line has exceeded expectations so far this season.

Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel watches his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

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Jim McElwain, Gary Pinkel to meet again when Gators face Tigers

By Luis Torres | Oct. 7, 2015

At first glance, Florida coach Jim McElwain and Missouri coach Gary Pinkel seem to have taken separate directions in their coaching careers without ever interacting with one another.

Abby Detering (14) sets the ball during warmups before Florida's 3-0 win against Georgia on Oct. 10, 2014, in the O'Connell Center.

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Sophomore setter ready to step up in senior’s spot

By Patrick Pinak | Oct. 7, 2015

As the starting setter, Mackenzie Dagostino has been the quarterback for Florida volleyball’s offense all season long.