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CeCe Jefferson faxes in National Letter of Intent

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 9, 2015

The wait is over.

Coach Roland Thornqvist said his team will try to learn from its mistakes after Florida fell to Vanderbilt in Sunday's SEC Tournament championship game. “We can start from zero in our preparations," he said.

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Florida drops national indoors semifinal match to UNC

By Eneisy Rodriguez | Feb. 8, 2015

The No. 2 Florida women’s tennis team fell short of securing a spot in the ITA National Team Indoor Championship finals Sunday afternoon at the Boar’s Head Sports Club.

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UF women’s golf in fifth at California tourney

By JUSTEN ROSENBERG | Feb. 8, 2015

In an attempt to build off of its third-place finish in January’s Florida Challenge, the Florida women’s golf team traveled to California to participate in the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge, which features five of the nation’s top-10 teams.

Cassie Peoples drives down the court during Florida's 64-56 loss to No. 6 Tennessee on Feb. 8, 2015 in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida’s rally falls flat against No. 6 Tennessee

By GRAHAM HALL | Feb. 8, 2015

For one of the few times this season, the Gators women’s basketball team played with fight when it hosted No. 6 Tennessee on Sunday.

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Senior thrower breaks UF, Croatian shot put records

By Kyle Brutman | Feb. 8, 2015

More than 5,000 miles away from his home, Stipe Zunic put on a performance in the shot put that would set him apart from any Croatian to ever live.

Taylore Fuller bats during Florida's 8-0 win against Indiana on Feb. 22, 2014 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Juniors spark Gators to doubleheader sweep

By Luis Torres | Feb. 8, 2015

Taylore Fuller must have remembered what she did on Feb. 8, 2014 as she stepped up to the plate.

Left-hander Delanie Gourley pitches during Florida’s 2-0 win against Ole Miss on March 9 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Pitchers, freshmen carry Florida softball to doubleheader sweep in Tampa

By Luis Torres | Feb. 7, 2015

Aleshia Ocasio couldn’t have asked for a better start to her Florida career.

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Stipe Zunic shatters shot put record in final day of Virginia Tech Elite

By Kyle Brutman | Feb. 7, 2015

Senior thrower Stipe Zunic began Saturday’s events for the Florida men’s and women’s track and field teams in record-breaking fashion at the Virginia Tech Elite.

Sophomore midfielder Mollie Stevens runs down the field during UF's 17-11 loss to UNC on Saturday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida lacrosse falls to UNC in season opener

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Feb. 7, 2015

For the second straight year, North Carolina was able to upend Florida in the Gators’ season opener. This time, however, Florida can take with it a bit more confidence heading into the regular season than in years past.

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UF Field athletes start on high note at Virginia Tech invite

By Kyle Brutman | Feb. 7, 2015

The Florida men’s and women’s track and field teams kicked off the Doc Hale Virginia Tech Elite with a trio of throwers competing in the men’s and women’s weight throw.

Lauren Haeger swings during Florida’s 2-0 win against Ole Miss on March 9 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida softball routs Hampton in season-opening win

By Patrick Pinak | Feb. 6, 2015

Florida softball was firing on all cylinders in its season opener against Hampton as the Gators run ruled the Lady Pirates by a score of 17-0 in five innings Friday afternoon in Tampa at the USF Softball Classic.

Ericha Fassbender performs on the balance beam during UF's win against Georgia.

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UF gymnastics tops Arkansas for first road victory

By GRAHAM HACK | Feb. 6, 2015

The Gators notched their first conference road win Friday night without relying on their usual stars.

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Jumpers bringing Florida track and field to new heights

By Kyle Brutman | Feb. 5, 2015

The No.1/2 Florida men’s and women’s track and field teams have been able to find success across the board thus far in the 2015 indoor season, but the athletes that are catching the most eyes throughout the country are Florida’s jumpers.