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Bridget Sloan performs on the balance beam during UF’s 198.125 - 197.625 win over LSU Feb. 21 in the O’Connell Center. Florida starts competing in the NCAA Regionals on Saturday in University Park, Penn.

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Florida to compete in NCAA Regionals

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Apr. 3, 2014

The Gators will be more rested than usual when they compete at the 2014 NCAA University Park Regional on Saturday.

A.J. Puk pitches during Florida’s 9-7 loss against Maryland on Feb. 15 at McKethan Stadium.

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Notebook: Gators look to improve with runners in scoring position

By ADAM PINCUS< | Apr. 3, 2014

Buddy Reed stepped to the plate with runners on first and second in the ninth inning against Florida Atlantic. Florida needed one run for the walk-off win. It never came. The Gators’ leadoff batter reached base in the ninth and 10th frames only to leave the go-ahead run on the bases.

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

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Keegan leading UF into SEC matchup

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 3, 2014

It isn’t often that a freshman leads a team in any statistical category, but for Kourtney Keegan, it has been the norm.

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UF looks to snap losing skid

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Apr. 3, 2014

Florida is arguably more eager for a win now than it has been all season.

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Freshman stout on defense

By EDEN OTERO | Apr. 3, 2014

From 2010 until 2013, No. 4 Florida faced the challenge of defending against midfielder Erin Fitzgerald when it played Northwestern.

Elliott Orkin attempts to hit the ball during his singles match against UNF on Jan. 22.

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Ranked singles players lead Floirda into road contest against Mississippi State

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Apr. 3, 2014

Coming off of a win against LSU, Florida is looking to continue its Southeastern Conference success when it travels to Starkville, Miss., today to take on Mississippi State.

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) dunks against Michigan State on Sunday in Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Huskies forward Daniels thriving in NCAA Tournament

By LANDON WATNICK< | Apr. 2, 2014

When people talk about Connecticut, the attention generally focuses on Shabazz Napier — the Huskies’ leading scorer and one of the most dynamic talents in the nation. But another player on UConn coach Kevin Ollie’s roster has stepped up in a big way for his team in the postseason.

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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Florida State hands Florida home defeat in extra innings

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Apr. 2, 2014

When the Gators took to the field Wednesday night for a midweek game against the Seminoles, both teams were hungry for a win.

Kasey Hill (0) defends Dayton’s Khari Price during the Gators’ 62-52 win over the Flyers on Saturday in FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. Hill missed UF’s first game against UConn with an ankle sprain and is currently playing through turf toe.

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Freshman point guard battling turf toe before rematch with UConn

By LANDON WATNICK< | Apr. 1, 2014

When Florida last faced UConn on Dec. 2, Kasey Hill watched from the end of the Gators’ bench.

Kirsti Merritt bats during Florida’s 8-0 win against Mercer on March 12 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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UF hitters slumping in SEC

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 1, 2014

After winning 22 straight games to start the season and outscoring opponents 181-29 in those matchups, Florida has hit a slump.

Bridget Sloan performs a balance-beam routine during Florida’s 197.525-196.025 win against Arkansas on Feb. 14 in the O’Connell Center.

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Sloan, Gators focusing on team competition in postseason play

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Apr. 1, 2014

For Bridget Sloan and the rest of the Florida gymnasts, the time for individual goals is over.

Kayla Lewis attempts a shot during Florida’s 81-76 loss against Missouri on Feb. 20 in the O’Connell Center. Lewis will be the Gators’ only senior on the team’s roster next year.

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Seniors hand over team’s reins to redshirt junior Lewis

By GORDON STREISAND< | Apr. 1, 2014

This season, a small, quick, offensive-minded Florida team made its way to the second round of the NCAA Tournament despite having only eight players for much of the way.

Marquis Dendy (far left) races in the 55m on Jan. 17, 2013, during the Gator Invitational in the O’Connell Center. Dendy finished first in the long jump at the Texas Relays.

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Dendy re-emerges after poor performance at Indoors

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Apr. 1, 2014

Marquis Dendy is on his way to recovering from the NCAA Indoor Championships.

Bobby Poyner pitches during Florida’s 2-1 win against Arkansas on March 15, 2014 at McKethan Stadium.

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Pitching staff launches Florida into top-25 ranking

By ADAM PINCUS< | Mar. 31, 2014

March didn’t treat only the Florida men’s basketball program well.

Bridget Sloan performs a beam routine during Florida’s 197.525-196.025 win against Arkansas on Feb. 14 in the O’Connell Center.

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UF resting before NCAAs

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Mar. 31, 2014

A week off gave Florida gymnasts exactly what they need to regroup after an unexpected second-place finish at the 2014 Southeastern Conference Championship.

Sam Darcangelo prepares to shoot during Florida’s 18-7 win against High Point on Feb. 15, 2014 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Sophomore midfielder amping up production for Florida

By EDEN OTERO | Mar. 31, 2014

Florida has shown how difficult being undefeated truly is. The Gators have finished undefeated in American Lacrosse Conference play only once — in 2012.

Outfielder Harrison Bader bats during Florida’s 4-0 win against Ole Miss on March 31, 2013, at McKethan Stadium.

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UF completes sweep of LSU

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 30, 2014

When Florida visited LSU in May 2013, the Tigers greeted the Gators with a dominating three-game sweep.

Nora Barry drives toward the ball during Florida’s 21-5 win against Jacksonville on Feb. 12 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Barry had one assist in Florida’s 13-9 win against Penn State on Sunday.

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Junior midfielder leads Gators in win against Nittany Lions

By EDEN OTERO | Mar. 30, 2014

For three years, Nora Barry has played the supporting role of the unsung hero.

Camilla Hedberg putts the ball during the SunTrust Gator Invitational on March 15.

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Hedberg finishes third as Florida ends tourney in ninth

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Mar. 30, 2014

Junior Camilla Hedberg’s second consecutive top-five placing while braving both sleet and wind led the Gators to a ninth-place finish Sunday.

Alexandra Cercone swings during Florida’s 7-0 victory against Baylor on Feb. 2, 2013, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gators sweep Tigers in home match

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 30, 2014

With four matches left in the season and the Southeastern Conference Tournament drawing closer, the Gators will soon try to capture their third national title in four years.