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A.J. Puk pitches during Florida's 7-2 loss to Miami on Feb. 21 at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida baseball defeats Arkansas to advance to SEC Tournament semifinals

By IAN COHEN | May 22, 2015

A.J. Puk started to walk off the mound.

UF third baseman Josh Tobias slides into third base during Florida's 4-1 loss to Auburn on May 15, 2015, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Offensive flurry lifts Florida baseball over Auburn

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 21, 2015

Less than 12 hours after dropping its Southeastern Conference Tournament opener, the Florida baseball team returned to Hoover Metropolitan Stadium with a new mindset, knowing one more loss would send the team back to Gainesville.

UF designated hitter JJ Schwarz bats during Florida's 4-1 loss to Auburn on May 15, 2015, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida falls to Arkansas in SEC Tournament opener

By IAN COHEN | May 20, 2015

After giving up a late lead in its first match of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Florida faces elimination today.

Devin Robinson dunks during Florida's win against Vanderbilt on Feb. 18.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida men’s basketball eager for fresh start under Mike White

By GRAHAM HALL | May 20, 2015

It was an opportunity described as too good to pass up for former Florida men’s basketball coach Billy Donovan: an opportunity to make the leap to coaching in the NBA, the pinnacle of his profession.

Aubree Munro catches during Florida's 7-1 win against Kansas on Feb. 21 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

UF preparing for familiar foe in NCAA Super Regionals

By Patrick Pinak | May 20, 2015

Seven games.

Freshman Josie Kuhlman (pictured) advanced to the second round of the NCAA Singles competition Wednesday. Out of five Gators who competed, she and sophomore Belinda Woolcock were the only two to advance.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators struggle in first round of NCAA Singles competition

By GRAHAM HALL | May 20, 2015

The Florida women’s tennis team had five individuals compete on Wednesday in the first round of the NCAA Singles competition at the Hurd Tennis Center of Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

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

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida sophomore to compete for NCAA individual title

By Ryan Summers | May 20, 2015

Karolina Vlckova, a sophomore from the Czech Republic, will represent the University of Florida women’s golf team at the NCAA Women’s Golf Championship on Friday.

UF men's basketball coach Mike White speaks at his introductory press conference on May 11 in the Gator Room at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida men’s basketball signs three freshmen

By GRAHAM HALL | May 18, 2015

The Florida men’s basketball team has signed three incoming freshmen to National Letters of Intent who will join the team for the 2015-16 season, giving new coach Mike White his first recruits as head coach of the Gators.

UF shortstop Richie Martin (12) throws to first base for an out during Florida's 12-5 win against South Carolina on April 11 at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida baseball peaking as SEC Tournament commences

By IAN COHEN | May 18, 2015

Kevin O’Sullivan has one hope entering the Southeastern Conference tournament this week — that his team saved its best baseball for the end of the year.

UF's Lauren Haeger pitches during Florida softball's 1-0 win against Florida Atlantic during the NCAA Regional finals on May 17, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida softball advances to NCAA Super Regionals with weekend sweep

By Luis Torres | May 18, 2015

The Florida softball team was expected to blow all of its opponents in the Gainesville Regional out of the water.

Najee Glass races in the 4x400-meter dash to close out the 2015 Florida Relays on April 4 at the Percy Beard Track.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

UF men’s track wins SEC Outdoor Championships

By Kyle Brutman | May 18, 2015

Despite inclement weather that hung over the 2015 Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships, the Florida men’s track and field team didn’t let any rain fall on its parade.

J.D. Tomlinson swings during Day 1 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 14 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

UF men’s golf heading to NCAA Championship Tournament

By Ryan Summers | May 18, 2015

The University of Florida men’s golf team is heading back to the NCAA Championship Tournament. First-year head coach JC Deacon and the Gators finished the NCAA Regional in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at 9-under-par locking up a fourth place finish.

Justine McLean bats during Florida’s 2-0 win against Ole Miss on March 9 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

#Gators: A social media guide to following UF baseball and softball

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 18, 2015

With the top-ranked UF softball team already in the midst of the NCAA Tournament and the sixth-ranked UF baseball team beginning postseason play in the Southeastern Conference Tournament on Wednesday, the alligatorSports staff will be busy live-tweeting the events over the next month.

Brianna Morgan awaits a serve during Florida's 4-0 win against Maryland on Jan. 25 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators end season with loss to Vanderbilt in NCAA quarterfinals

By GRAHAM HALL | May 18, 2015

The No. 5 Florida women’s tennis team had its season come to a close in the NCAA quarterfinals on Sunday, falling 4-3 to No. 4 Vanderbilt at the Hurd Tennis Center at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

UF's Kirsti Merritt crosses home plate to score the lone run of the game in the eighth inning of Florida softball's 1-0 win against Florida Atlantic during the NCAA Regional finals on May 17, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Lauren Haeger leads Florida softball past FAU and into Super Regionals

By Luis Torres | May 17, 2015

Florida had nothing going offensively Sunday.

Josh Tobias bats during Florida's 14-8 win against Florida State on March 17 at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

On Senior Day, Josh Tobias leads Florida baseball to victory over Auburn

By IAN COHEN | May 16, 2015

In his final regular season game and with his family watching from the stands, Josh Tobias rounded the bases one last time.

Taylore Fuller bats against Jacksonville during Florida’s 6-0 win on Feb. 19, 2014, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Fuller helped lead the Gators to a 7-0 victory over Hofstra on Saturday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Middle of the lineup carries Florida softball in victory over Hofstra

By Patrick Pinak | May 16, 2015

It didn’t take long for Florida’s top three power hitters to respond after being called out just a day ago.

UF's Peter Alonso bats during Florida's win against South Carolina on April 10, 2015, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida baseball defeats Auburn, evens series

By IAN COHEN | May 15, 2015

Off of strong relief pitching from Aaron Rhodes and a timely sacrifice fly from Peter Alonso, Florida edged past Auburn Friday night.

Aleshia Ocasio pitches during Florida's 4-1 win against Illinois State on Feb. 21 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Freshman pitcher ties strikeout record as Florida softball beats Florida A&M

By Patrick Pinak | May 15, 2015

The Florida A&M Rattlers didn’t stand a chance against Aleshia Ocasio on Friday night.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida men’s golf team shares fourth place after second round of NCAA Regional

By Ryan Summers | May 15, 2015

The University of Florida men’s golf team is tied for fourth place entering the final round of the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.