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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.

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Grand slam lifts Gators late

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 14, 2014

For the second straight Southeastern Conference series, the Gators were behind.

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Florida remains perfect in conference play

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 14, 2014

The Gators have been dominant when playing Southeastern Conference opponents this season, and Friday was no exception.

Harrison Bader slides into home during Florida’s 14-5 win against South Carolina on April 13, 2013. Bader and the Gators will look to sweep Georgia in their final matchup Sunday at noon.

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Bader returning to Gators after 19-game suspension

By ADAM PINCUS< | Mar. 13, 2014

Richie Martin will get one of his best friends back in the lineup on Sunday.

Tim Walton looks on during Florida’s 8-0 win against Indiana on Feb. 22 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Walton and UF begins the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

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Gators travel to Baton Rouge for series against Tigers

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 13, 2014

After shutting out Mercer in a midweek doubleheader on Wednesday and capping off a six-game home stand, Florida is preparing for its first Southeastern Conference road series.

Cory McGee runs in the SEC Cross Country Championships on Nov. 1, 2013, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Florida looking to sweep NCAA Indoors

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Mar. 13, 2014

Only two teams — Arizona State in 2008 and LSU in 2004 — have entered the NCAA Indoor Championships with both the men’s and women’s teams ranked No. 1 and won both titles.

Senior Sofie Oyen and freshman Kourtney Keegan compete during UF’s 4-0 win over Harvard on Jan. 26 at the Ring Tennis Complex. Florida faces Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., today at 4 p.m.

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Gators facing struggling Volunteers

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 13, 2014

In the coming weeks, Florida will go up against No. 12 Georgia, No. 8 Alabama and No. 11 Vanderbilt.

Sophomore Gordon Watson hits the ball during Florida's 5-2 win against North Florida on Jan. 22.

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Florida aiming for top SEC East teams in home matches

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Mar. 13, 2014

The No. 17 Gators (6-5, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) look to extend their 5-0 home record as they take on two top SEC East opponents this weekend.

J.D. Tomlinson tees off during Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 16 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Coach returning to alma mater for tournament

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Mar. 13, 2014

In a way, Buddy Alexander is returning home again.

Claire Boyce competes on the balance beam during UF’s win against LSU on Feb. 21 in the O’Connell Center.

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Boyce, Sloan hope to perform well in front of families

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Mar. 13, 2014

For tonight’s meet, the Gators travel to Columbia, Mo., for the first time since the Tigers joined the Southeastern Conference in 2012.

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Gators open only home tournament of season

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Mar. 13, 2014

The Gators’ only home tournament of the season begins Friday morning with No. 16 UF hosting 14 teams at the 42nd annual SunTrust Gator Women’s Golf Invitational.

Casey Turgeon swings during Florida’s 4-0 win against Maryland on Feb. 14 at McKethan Stadium.

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Turgeon’s grand slam caps Florida rally against Illinois State

By ADAM PINCUS< | Mar. 12, 2014

The Gators erased any doubt they would have to play their fourth straight extra-inning game in a big way Wednesday night.

Sammi Burgess runs toward the net during Florida’s 21-5 win against Jacksonville on Feb. 12 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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No. 4 UF uses hot offensive start to handle Winthrop

By EDEN OTERO | Mar. 12, 2014

Beating a team 17-3 in the first half is not winning — it’s complete dominance.

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UF divers fail to qualify for NCAAs

By Logan McGuire | Mar. 12, 2014

There will be no divers representing the Gators at this year’s swimming and diving NCAA Championships.

Scottie Wilbekin drives down the court during Florida’s 84-65 win against Kentucky on Saturday in the O’Connell Center.

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Gators rack up SEC awards after perfect league slate

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Mar. 11, 2014

The Gators finished their best regular season in school history on Saturday, and on Tuesday, they received the hardware to prove it.

Kelsey Stewart attempts a bunt during Florida’s win against Jacksonville on Feb. 19 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Stewart leads UF with a .432 batting average.

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No. 1 Florida softball preparing for power-hitting Mercer squad

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 11, 2014

After winning its first Southeastern Conference series against Ole Miss, No. 1 Florida (24-1, 2-1 SEC) will take a break from league play with a home doubleheader against Mercer (17-7, 2-1 Atlantic Sun) starting today at 4 p.m.

Shannon Gilroy fights for the ball during Florida’s 21-5 win against Jacksonville on Feb. 12 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Gilroy leads the Gators with 35 goals this season.

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No. 4 Florida gearing for matchup against No. 3 Syracuse

By EDEN OTERO | Mar. 11, 2014

No. 4 Florida is moving on up.

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Florida to host 13 teams at only home event of season

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Mar. 11, 2014

Following its best performance of the season two weeks ago at the 2014 Allstate Sugar Bowl Intercollegiate Championship, No. 17 Florida looks to continue its success at its only home tournament of the season.

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UF fails to qualify divers for NCAA Championships

By Logan McGuire | Mar. 11, 2014

Day 2 of the NCAA Zone “B” Diving Regional Championships wrapped up with two divers in the finals for the Gators, but neither qualified for the national championships being held later this month.

Justin Shafer bats during Florida’s 4-0 win against Maryland on Feb. 14 at McKethan Stadium.

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Slumping Gators unlucky during non-conference schedule

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 10, 2014

Several of the Gators’ key offensive veterans have gotten off to slow starts in the 2014 campaign.

Billy Donovan looks down the court during Florida’s 67-61 win against Kansas on Dec. 10, 2013 in the O’Connell Center. On Monday, Donovan said this year’s Gators are different compared to his back-to-back title-winning teams.

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Donovan dismisses comparisons

By LANDON WATNICK< | Mar. 10, 2014

As long as No. 1 Florida continues its winning ways, Billy Donovan is going to keep hearing comparisons to his past championship squads.