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UF women’s golf in 14th place after Day 1 of Cougar Classic

By Luis Torres | Sep. 14, 2014

The first round of the Cougar Classic in Charleston, S.C., at the Yeamans Hall Course has come to an end, and the No. 17 Florida women’s golf team is sitting in the middle of the field in 14th place. The Gators finished the day at 9-over-par, which is 15 shots behind clubhouse leader Wake Forest. Coach Emily Glaser said, the teams score doesn’t echo how well the team played.

Junior midfielder Lauren Smith dribbles the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Miami on Friday at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

UF soccer tops New Mexico 4-0

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Sep. 14, 2014

Two days after suffering its second loss of the season to No. 4 Stanford, Florida looked to rebound Sunday and put on a strong performance as it visited New Mexico.

Florida safety Keanu Neal (42) intercepts a pass intended for Kentucky wide receiver Javess Blue (8) during the Gators' 36-30 triple-overtime win against the Wildcats on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Young Florida secondary surrenders big plays against Kentucky

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 14, 2014

The Gators’ secondary couldn’t decide what it wanted to be Saturday night.

UF running back Matt Jones carries the ball during Florida's 36-30 triple-overtime win against Kentucky on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Junior running back carries Florida in second half against Kentucky

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Sep. 14, 2014

Fans buzzed about Demarcus Robinson following Florida’s 36-30 triple overtime victory over Kentucky.

Demarcus Robinson (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in Florida's 36-30 triple-overtime win against Kentucky on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

WORK IN PROGRESS: UF inconsistent in triple-overtime win

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 14, 2014

When Florida took to the field for its Southeastern Conference opener against Kentucky on Saturday, it looked nothing like the team that showed up against Eastern Michigan one week earlier.

SEC Network's Joe Tessitore (left), Tim Tebow (center) and Marcus Spears (right) on the SEC Nation set located on UF's Plaza of the Americas on Friday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Johnson’s Journal: SEC Nation has support, talent needed for successful run

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Sep. 14, 2014

What the SEC Network is trying to do is akin to attempting to launch a food truck that sells specialty burgers in the parking lot of a McDonald’s that’s run by your father.

Teammates celebrate a touchdown with sophomore wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) during Florida's 36-30 overtime victory against Kentucky on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

CATCHING ON: Robinson ties school record in triple overtime win against Kentucky

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Sep. 13, 2014

The question of “what if?” will haunt Kentucky (2-1, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) fans for years to come.

Alex Holston swings at the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Tennessee on Oct. 27 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF volleyball sweeps USC

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 12, 2014

In the history of its program, only two non-conference opponents have ever defeated Southern California at home.

Junior defender Claire Falknor dribbles the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Miami at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida soccer falls 1-0 to Stanford

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Sep. 12, 2014

With just two minutes and 47 seconds into overtime, Florida lost its chance of defeating Stanford.

Kourtney Keegan swings at the ball on Oct. 11,2013 at the Bedford Cup at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF women's tennis has strong showing to start Duke Invitational

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 12, 2014

The Gators opened the season in dominating fashion Friday at the 2014 Duke Fab Four Invite, showing promise for this year and providing a glimpse of the future of UF women’s tennis.

Camilla Hedberg celebrates after shooting a birdie during the third round of the SunTrust Women’s Gator Invitational.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Hedberg leads UF women’s golf into first tourney

By Luis Torres | Sep. 11, 2014

Looking to continue its recent run of success at the Cougar Classic in Charleston, S.C., the Florida women’s golf team is preparing itself for the first tournament of fall. UF will be sending a lineup that includes former tournament champion, senior Camilla Hedberg, and freshman Taylor Tomlinson.

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

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Alhassan leads Florida over San Diego

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 11, 2014

When Florida needed a point against San Diego on Thursday, it went to Rhamat Alhassan.

Florida left tackle D.J. Humphries blocks Kentucky defensive end Za'Darius Smith (94) during the Gators' 24-7 win against the Wildcats on Sept. 28 in Lexington, Ky.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

BATTLE IN THE TRENCHES: Florida offensive line faces challenge in Kentucky defense

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Sep. 11, 2014

The Gator Nation has been smiling all week following Florida’s 65-0 extravaganza against Eastern Michigan Saturday. But as any offensive line coach would say: the offense is only as good as the execution along the front five.

Savannah Jordan warms up prior to Florida's 3-0 win against Miami on Aug. 22 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators strive to score against Cardinal

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Sep. 11, 2014

The only way Betsy Middleton envisions her team becoming elite is if it competes against quality opponents.

Kelvin Taylor runs 31 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter of Florida’s 65-0 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida boasts deep running back group, will split carries

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 11, 2014

At the start of the season, Florida had three running backs listed as the possible starters for its season opener against Eastern Michigan — Matt Jones, Kelvin Taylor and Mack Brown.

Brianna Morgan swings at the ball during Florida’s 4-0 win against Harvard on Jan. 26 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Young women’s tennis roster looking to make up for loss of veteran class

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 10, 2014

Every new season brings with it a fresh start and clean slate, but for this year’s installment of the Florida women’s tennis team, there is more freshness than usual.

Setter Mackenzie Dagostino (center) talks to outside hitter Ziva Recek (left) and middle blocker Simone Antwi (right) before a play during Florida's 3-0 win against Idaho.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida ready for West-coast showdown against San Diego

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 10, 2014

Like any young team searching for confidence, credibility and an identity, Florida is looking to test itself.

Kentucky running back Jojo Kemp (3) scores against Tennessee-Martin on a run as quarterback Patrick Towles (14) celebrates during Kentucky's 59-14 win against UT-Martin on Aug. 30 in Lexington, Kentucky.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

‘Cats running back talks smack

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 10, 2014

Kentucky running back Jojo Kemp — who grew up fewer than two hours from Gainesville — said he will have a cheering section of more than 50 people in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium when the Wildcats visit the Gators on Saturday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Freshman corner out for year

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 10, 2014

J.C. Jackson’s first season at Florida is over.

Michael Taylor and Caleb Brantly force Eastern Michigan quarterback Reginald Bell to fumble the ball during the Gators' 65-0 win against the Eagles on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida defense has room to grow heading into SEC play

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 10, 2014

In Florida’s season opener against Eastern Michigan, all eyes were focused on the offense.