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Lauren Haeger swings during Florida’s 2-0 win against Ole Miss on March 9 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Haeger leads Gators to series win over Razorbacks with complete game shutout

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 3, 2014

Lauren Haeger continues to prove that she is a dual threat.

Mary-Sean Wilcox defends a shotduring UF’s win against Cincinnati on Feb. 23 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Wilcox, Gilroy lead Florida to ALC Tournament Championship against Northwestern

By EDEN OTERO | May 2, 2014

It was the 10 saves that kept them in the game.

Kelsey Stewart swings during Florida’s 8-0 win against Indiana on Feb. 22, 2014 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida softball uses strong start to defeat Arkansas

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | May 2, 2014

In its final regular season Southeastern Conference home series against Missouri last weekend, Florida started all three games from behind.

Ryan Larson stands at the plate during No. 20 Florida's 9-7 loss against Maryland on Feb. 15.

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Gators earn walk-off victory over Tigers in 10th

By ADAM PINCUS< | Apr. 27, 2014

It took extra innings, five pitchers and the Gators’ fourth outfielder Ryan Larson to scratch out a series-finale win against the Missouri Tigers.

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Missouri lead too much to overcome for Florida

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 27, 2014

Missouri had a knack for taking the lead early against Florida this weekend.

Sofie Oyen returns a ball during Florida’s 7-0 win against Florida State on Feb. 18 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Seniors' run at Florida comes to an end

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 27, 2014

Florida’s three seniors waited four years for their Senior Day cake.

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Alexander and Florida to await NCAA selection following 12th-place SEC finish

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Apr. 27, 2014

What might be Buddy Alexander’s last tournament as head coach of Florida men’s golf came to a close Sunday.

Aaron Rhodes pitches during Florida’s 3-1 win against Florida State on March 18 at McKethan Stadium.

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Rhodes tosses one-hit shutout

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Apr. 26, 2014

If Aaron Rhodes was still fighting for the Saturday starter spot entering Game 2 of the Missouri-Florida series, he has it all but secured now.

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Haeger dominates in circle, at plate

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 26, 2014

After Florida dropped its first contest 5-3 to Missouri on Friday, Lauren Haeger brought the Gators back to its winning ways.

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Gators improve by 11 strokes, ranked 10th in tournament

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Apr. 26, 2014

Florida turned things around in its conference title run on Saturday.

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Florida rebounds from two-game losing skid to defeat SEC foe

By ADAM PINCUS< | Apr. 26, 2014

Zack Powers found himself in the middle of a bench-clearing tussle against Florida State. A month later, he came a call away from hitting into a triple play. The bizarre sequence started in the second inning with Powers roping a line drive to Missouri first baseman Kendall Keeton who snagged the liner, stepped on first and fired to third to complete the rare trifecta.

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Tigers halt Gators 10-game win streak

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 26, 2014

No. 3 Florida rode a 10-game win streak into its final home series against No. 15 Missouri on Friday.

Kirsti Merritt bats during UF's 17-1 win against USF on April 23 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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UF run rules USF for 10th-straight win

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 24, 2014

Since Florida’s road sweep against Texas A&M last weekend — a series that saw the Gators bat .400 as a team — one phrase is circling around the team: hitting is contagious.

Junior third baseman Stephanie Tofft swings during Florida’s 4-2 win against Mississippi State on April 6 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida hoping to continue momentum as USF matchup looms

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 22, 2014

Tim Walton likes where his team is at with the regular season drawing to a close.

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Three-star DB plans to visit Gators

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Apr. 22, 2014

Good things come to those who wait, or so the saying goes. That adage couldn’t be truer when it comes to high school recruiting.

Sammi Burgess (2) drives to the net during Florida’s 21-5 win against Jacksonville on Feb. 12 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Burgess chose UF over several different schools.

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Burgeoning star: Freshman attacker helps UF reload roster

By EDEN OTERO | Apr. 21, 2014

“Just close your eyes and tell me where you are.”

Rachel Spicer performs a floor routine during Florida’s 197.525-196.025 win against Arkansas on Feb. 14 in the O’Connell Center. Coach Rhonda Faehn said Spicer dealt with Achilles tendonitis throughout the season.

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Gators focused on staying healthy during championship run

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Apr. 21, 2014

Fresh off the plane from Birmingham, Ala., Florida gymnastics coach Rhonda Faehn addressed the media for the final time of the 2014 season on Monday morning.

Bobby Poyner pitches during Florida’s 3-2 victory against Georgia on Saturday at McKethan Stadium. Poyner has a 3.99 ERA in 19 appearances in 2014.

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Florida lineup changes

By ADAM PINCUS< | Apr. 21, 2014

Bobby Poyner watched most of Sunday’s finale from the dugout railing next to coach Kevin O’Sullivan and hitting coach Brad Weitzel. He was a day removed from striking out a career-high seven batters in four innings of relief.

Briana Little bats during Florida’s 8-0 win against Indiana on Feb. 22 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Little has six RBIs since April 11.

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Infield leading UF offense

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 21, 2014

Florida’s bats are alive.

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Former UF center named NBA Defensive Player of the Year

By LANDON WATNICK< | Apr. 21, 2014

In the absence of Derrick Rose this season, Joakim Noah has flourished for the Chicago Bulls.