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Goalkeepers solid for Florida

By EDEN OTERO | Feb. 16, 2014

If No. 8 Florida (2-1) has depth anywhere, it is in the cage.

Gordon Watson hits a ball during Florida’s 7-0 win against St. John’s on Jan. 6, 2013. The junior won the singles event of the Gainesville ITA Circuits Draw on Monday.

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Gordon provides lone singles win for Gators in defeat to Notre Dame

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Feb. 16, 2014

Florida’s run at the 2014 ITA National Men’s Team Indoor Championship was cut short Sunday after a quick 4-0 loss to Notre Dame.

Florida forward Casey Prather (24) drives past Auburn forward Alex Thompson during the No. 7 Gators' 68-61 win against the Tigers on Saturday in Auburn Arena.

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Wilbekin, Prather lead Gators to first road win over Kentucky since 2007

By LANDON WATNICK< | Feb. 15, 2014

Behind big nights from Casey Prather and Scottie Wilbekin, Florida left Lexington, Ky., with its first win in Rupp Arena since 2007.

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

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Offense's slow start dooms Gators

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Feb. 15, 2014

It took the Florida bats five innings to wake up.

Hugh Graham Jr. (left) hugs Arman Hall after winning the 4x400m relay during the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore., on Jun. 8, 2013.

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Gators find success across country

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Feb. 15, 2014

Entering the weekend with four meets on the agenda didn’t faze the UF track program.

Lauren Haeger swings at a pitch during Florida’s 11-1 win against USF on May 18, 2013, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Gators reach 10 wins behind 15-run second inning

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 15, 2014

Even though Florida’s game against Ohio State on Sunday was run ruled after five innings, it only needed two to seal its 19-2 win to start its doubleheader in the Easton Desert Classic.

Shannon Gilroy attempts a shot during Florida's 18-7 win against High Point on Saturday in Donald R. Dizney Stadium. The junior midfielder set UF single-game records for draw controls (10), goals (8) and shots (13) against the Panthers.

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Florida's offense shines in blowout victory over High Point

By EDEN OTERO | Feb. 15, 2014

With age comes wisdom. But No. 8 Florida (2-1) would probably disagree.

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Gators struggle with five-man lineup in SunTrust Gator Invitational

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | Feb. 15, 2014

Buddy Alexander took a chance with his five-man lineup. It hasn’t worked.

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Watson helps bring Florida upset victory over Georgia

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Feb. 15, 2014

After falling to Ohio State on Friday, No. 12 Florida came up big on Day 2 of the 2014 ITA Division I National Men's Team Indoor Championship as it upset No. 4 Georgia in a 4-2 victory.

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Parrish sets record in fifth-place performance

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Feb. 14, 2014

Crushing the top time in the 5,000-meter event in UF history, Mark Parrish’s mark of 13:43.15 is more than good for the new record.

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Offense powers Florida to Day 1 sweep of Easton Desert Classic

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 14, 2014

Kelsey Stewart showed off her speed to open up Florida’s doubleheader in the Easton Desert Classic on Friday.

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Rogers hits milestone in dominant start

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 14, 2014

Hannah Rogers has two more credentials to add to her repertoire.

Bobby Poyner pitched 5.1 innings in No. 23 Florida's 4-0 opening night victory over Maryland.

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Poyner stars in Gators' opening night victory

By ADAM PINCUS< | Feb. 14, 2014

What a difference a year makes. No. 23 Florida yearned for consistent innings in 2013. Ace Jonathon Crawford had a down year by his standards. Karsten Whitson never saw the field, and Bobby Poyner occasionally saw the mound as a midweek guy or middle reliever.