In its first-ever Big 12 Conference matchup in Gainesville, No. 5 Florida lacrosse dominated San Diego State 21-9 as 10 Gators posted multi-point games.
Florida’s struggles in conference play have been well-documented. For most of its rough start against SEC opponents, the pitching has been the biggest issue. Whether it’s giving up late leads or being out-gunned in shootouts, the bats have not been the problem.
No. 3 Florida Gymnastics earned its second-highest score across the regular and postseason to advance to Sunday’s NCAA Regional Final.
Following a midweek loss at No. 8/8 Florida State, the No. 3/2 Florida Gators dropped their second straight game, losing to the No. 12/13 Arkansas Razorbacks in the series opener on Friday.
Despite Senior Alicia Dudeney’s upset over No. 34 Catherine Aulia and Bente Spee’s victory on court four, Florida fell to the No. 6 Lady Volunteers 5-2 in Knoxville.
Florida men’s tennis produced a remarkable 4-3 comeback win against Georgia to stun the Bulldogs and end their four-game win streak.
In college, Claire Bryant “needed” to win a national title. At her first global championship, she knew that her value was more than just a result. That result? A World Championship gold medal.
Facing a three-run deficit in the fifth inning, the top of Florida’s order looked to give the team a spark. Freshman right fielder Taylor Shumaker lined a single to left field, and junior catcher Jocelyn Erickson walked to put two runners on to start the inning.
Florida hit a season-high five homers, including two from Bobby Boser, to take down UNF in a midweek battle.
The Gators baseball team has three former Marjory Stoneman Douglas pitchers this season, two of whom have important roles in Florida’s pitching staff.
At the beginning of March, the season looked all but over for the Florida women’s basketball team. It had a 14-15 record and sat at 5-10 in SEC play. But after the Gators’ senior night loss on Feb. 27 to Oklahoma, head coach Kelly Rae Finley remained optimistic, saying, “It’s not the end of our season by any stretch of the imagination.”
As Florida women’s basketball’s only sophomore, Laila Reynolds plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the program, inspiring and leading the next batch of players.
The 2025 NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships unfolded with a fierce intensity over four days in Federal Way, Washington. But for Florida, the meet represented the conclusion of a season defined by growth, determination and relentless competition. Every race and every dive mattered, as the Gators had their sights set on a top-five finish to cap their season on a high note.
With one out, the bases loaded and her squad down by two, Florida first baseman Reagan Walsh laced a ball past the Tigers’ diving first baseman. Two runners – senior center fielder Kendra Falby and shortstop Rylee Holtorf – crossed home to tie the game.
Beating a top 10 team on the road is a difficult task in itself. Having to do so with only five players, despite needing a minimum of six for a complete dual match, is even tougher.
Sophomore Ines Archer led the Florida women’s golf team to its fifth regular season win of the season in the Chattanooga Classic this weekend.
After a month of action away from the diamond, 18 games and 14 wins, Florida starting pitcher Keagan Rothrock finally made her return to the circle on Saturday.
Florida athletes picked up nine event wins, including six in the field, in the team’s first taste of outdoor action. Alida van Daalen’s return to action was the standout performance.
Florida men’s tennis came up short in a 5-2 loss to No. 17 Mississippi State, ending its four-game win streak in conference play.
With homers from junior Kenleigh Cahalan and sophomore Mia Williams, Gators softball outlasted the Tigers, 11-7.
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