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Senior Lauren Embree serves during a match between Florida and Georgia on Oct. 24, 2011, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Former Gator Embree advances to qualifying round finals

Sep. 22, 2014

Lauren Embree is one step away from advancing to the main draw at the Red Rock Pro Open 50k.

UF coach Mary Wise calls out a play during Florida's 3-2 win against Oklahoma on Aug. 30 in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida volleyball continuing to grow as non-conference play finishes

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 22, 2014

Coach Mary Wise’s central theme this season has been the Gators’ potential for growth.

Lauren Silver kicks the ball during Florida's 2-0 win against South Florida.

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Gators conclude road trip, prepare for home matches

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 22, 2014

After a sixth-straight road game Friday night in Alabama, Florida is happy to be home.

UF men's tennis coach Bryan Shelton walks on the Ring Tennis Complex courts prior to Florida's 5-2 win against North Florida on Jan. 22

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UF sophomore wins singles title at SEC Fall Classic

Sep. 22, 2014

Elliott Orkin ended Florida’s first home tournament of the fall unscathed.

Jeff Driskel warms up prior to Florida's 42-21 loss to Alabama while backup quarterback Treon Harris watches.

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Johnson’s Journal: Muschamp should start Treon

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Sep. 22, 2014

It’s OK to change one’s opinion based upon the gathering of new information.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney reacts at the end of regulation against Florida State in Tallahassee,on Saturday. Florida State defeated Clemson 23-17 in overtime.

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Clemson struggles while SEC West, top-5 teams dominate

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Sep. 22, 2014

A Jameis Winston-less No. 1 Florida State team beat Atlantic Coast Conference rival Clemson on Saturday, and much of that was because Clemson is always going to "Clemson."

Liz Slattery dribbles the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Miami on Aug. 22 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida defeats Crimson Tide on pitch

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Sep. 21, 2014

Despite what you may have heard, Florida did get a win in Tuscaloosa this past weekend.

Eric Banks tees off during Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 16 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Gators golf team finishes second in Wolf Run Intercollegiate

By Luis Torres | Sep. 21, 2014

The Wolf Run Intercollegiate is in the books and the Florida men’s golf team was able to have a complete turnaround from their first tournament, as they finished in second place after posting a score of 37-over-par. After finishing in 13th place in the first tournament, UF had three rounds of steady play and finished ahead of 13 teams.

Mackenzie Dagostino (6) sets the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Idaho on Aug. 30 in the O'Connell Center

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UF tops UCF in four sets

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 21, 2014

A transfer and a walk-on lead their team to a four-set win.

The Florida women's cross country team accepts its first-place trophy at the 2014 Mountain Dew Invitational

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Florida women win Mountain Dew Invitational; men take second

By GRAHAM HALL | Sep. 21, 2014

Though she hasn’t been on campus more than a month, freshman Lauren Brasure is leaving her mark on Florida’s cross country program early.

Alabama coach Nick Saban hypes up his team prior to the Crimson Tide's 42-21 win against the Gators on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Saban-coached Alabama team succeeds in SEC opener

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Sep. 21, 2014

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — With Alabama’s 42-21 victory over Florida, the Crimson Tide looks capable of winning both the Southeastern Conference title and earning a College Football Playoff bid.

Demarcus Robinson (11) reacts after an incompleted pass during Florida's 21-42 loss to Alabama on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Notebook: Robinson, Jones limited against Crimson Tide

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 21, 2014

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — One game after tying the school record for most receptions in a game and making his imprint as Florida’s go-to receiver, Demarcus Robinson was relatively quiet against Alabama on Saturday.

Florida coach Will Muschamp and Alabama coach Nick Saban embrace following Florida's 42-21 loss to Alabama on Saturday at Bryan-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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Florida struggles as Alabama rolls to win

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 20, 2014

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Florida had its opportunities against No. 3 Alabama on Saturday.

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Florida soccer beats 'Bama to open SEC play

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Sep. 20, 2014

What a way to start off Southeastern Conference play.

Gordon Watson returns a ball during Florida’s 5-2 win against North Florida on Jan. 22 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Rain delay doesn't faze Gators on Day 1 of SEC Classic

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 20, 2014

Rain delayed the first day of the SEC Fall Classic and forced play indoors during the early afternoon, but the weather did anything but dampen Florida’s performance.

Freshman middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan swings for a kill during Florida's 3-0 win against Idaho on Aug. 29 in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida drops five-set match to Marquette

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 20, 2014

Coach Mary Wise will have plenty for her squad to work on before Sunday.

Taylor Tubbs races in the Southeastern Conference Championships on Nov. 1, 2013, on the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Tubbs, UF cross country ready for lone home meet of season

By GRAHAM HALL | Sep. 18, 2014

When the women’s cross country team lines up for the Mountain Dew Invitational on Saturday, they’ll be fielding a nearly unrecognizable team than the one that finished third at the event in 2013.

Ziva Recek serves during Florida's 3-1 loss to Texas on Sept. 6.

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Florida deep at outside hitter position

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 18, 2014

Ziva Recek has not seen much time on the court this season.

Junior Tessa Andujar celebrates her first goal of the season during Florida's 2-0 win against Jacksonville in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida opens SEC play against Alabama tonight

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Sep. 18, 2014

As its first month of the season comes to a close, Florida sits at 5-2 on the year and is ranked No. 7 in the national polls.

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Picks Column: Alabama

Sep. 18, 2014

Editor's note: in light of the Jameis Winston suspension, the Florida State-Clemson line is in fact FSU -15.5