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Gators men's tennis freshman Jeremy Jin shows emotion after a point in Florida's win over the University of Central Florida on Monday, February 19, 2024.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators men’s tennis falls to the Crimson Tide

By Chandler Hawkes | Mar. 17

On Sunday afternoon, the No. 25 Florida Gators men’s tennis team (8-8, 2-4 SEC) lost its fourth-straight conference match 5-2 to the No. 24 Alabama Crimson Tide (12-8, 2-3 SEC). The back-and-forth match featured four three-set singles matches where the Crimson Tide locked in and took three to help push them over the finish line.

Florida junior left-handed pitcher Jac Caglianone strides to the plate during his outing against the Texas A&M Aggies on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Caglianone deals, Florida baseball wins SEC opening series

By Luke Adragna | Mar. 17

The Florida baseball team defeated Texas A&M to earn its first SEC series victory behind a stellar outing from Jac Caglianone and eighth inning home run from Tyler Shelnut.

Florida redshirt freshman Matthew Kress swings his club during the Southeastern Conference Championships Thursday, April 20, 2023. / Photo by Leslie White

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida men’s golf brings home its fifth win of the season at the Schenkel Invitational

By Hannah Getman | Mar. 17

Bell led the charge for UF from the opening round. He struggled at the start with a bogey on hole two but quickly turned it around with two birdies and an eagle on his next seven holes.

Sophomore center Micah Handlogten dunks the ball in the Gators' 93-73 win against the Loyola Greyhounds on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida falls to Auburn in SEC Championship

By Max Tucker | Mar. 17

After Florida men’s basketball center Micah Handlogten was stretched off the court early in the game, UF was unable to come out with a win against Auburn in the SEC Championship.

Gators women's tennis sophomore Rachel Gailis goes for a forehand shot in the women's tennis team's match against Baylor on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators women’s tennis cruise to home victory over Alabama

By Max Bernstein | Mar. 17

The No. 16 Gators women’s tennis team dominated No. 17 Alabama 4-0, Sunday.

Gators softball sophomore catcher Jocelyn Erickson in her swinging motion during the team's 10-0 win over the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida softball cruises past Indiana 10-0

By Hailey Hurst | Mar. 17

The Gators softball team eased past the Indiana Hoosiers 10-0 Sunday.

Florida head baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan exits a mound visit in the baseball team's loss to the St. John's Red Storm on Friday, February 16, 2024.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators’ bats go dormant in loss to Texas A&M

By Luke Adragna | Mar. 16

No. 8 Florida (11-7, 1-1 SEC) failed to score after the third inning and lost to the No. 4 Texas A&M Aggies (18-1, 1-1 SEC) 10-6 Saturday night at Condron Family Ballpark.

Florida sophomore Denzel Aberdeen makes a dunk against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday, March 5. Photo by Ryan Friedenberg

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

No quit, no surrender, Gators advance to SEC Championship with win over Texas A&M

By Max Tucker | Mar. 16

The guard splashed home a 3-point shot from the left corner which was the icing on the cake for what was his best performance in his collegiate career. His play led UF and ultimately was the difference in ending the Aggies shot at an SEC title.

Florida attacker Liz Harrison fights for a draw control during the Gators' 14-13 loss to the Terrapins Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

No. 13 Florida lacrosse dominates Mercer

By Lacey Rogers | Mar. 16

UF senior attacker Liz Harrison marked her 300th career draw control in the first quarter. She had 15 draw controls in the two quarters she played.

Gators men's basketball graduate student guard Zyon Pullin drives to the basket during the Florida Gators men's basketball game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Photo by Ryan Friedenberg

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators dominate Alabama to advance to SEC Tournament Semifinals

By Max Tucker | Mar. 16

The Gators men’s basketball team took down the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Tournament Quarterfinals, Friday. Florida advanced to the semifinals for the second time in five years.

Florida gymnastics celebrates senior night Friday, March 15, 2024.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

No. 4 Gators dominate in final meet of regular season

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | Mar. 15

The No. 4 Florida Gators gymnastics team (17-1, 6-1 SEC) defeated Iowa State, Long Island University and No. 18 North Carolina State with a score of 197.900 Friday evening in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in its last regular season meet.

Gators baseball shortstop and left fielder Tyler Shelnut celebrate Shelton's home run at home plate in Florida's loss to St. John's on Friday, February 16, 2024.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators baseball defeats Texas A&M in SEC opener

By Luke Adragna | Mar. 15

Florida baseball opened SEC play with a victory against the No. 4 Texas A&M Aggies. Jac Caglianone hit two of the Gators' five home runs.

Florida softball huddles up during the Gators' 8-7 win over Georgia Saturday, April 15, 2023.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida softball crushes Mercer, earns 19th run-rule win

By Hailey Hurst | Mar. 15

The Gators softball team crushed the Mercer Bears 10-2 Friday, earning its 19th run-rule victory of the season.

Adam Steinberg will be the eleventh UF men’s tennis head coach in program history.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators men’s tennis drops third straight conference match

By Chandler Hawkes | Mar. 15

The Gators men's tennis team fell 4-1 to Auburn, losing its third straight conference match.

During the Gators women's tennis match against Baylor University on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators women’s tennis secures second-straight conference victory against No. 13 Auburn

By Max Bernstein | Mar. 15

The No. 16 Gators women’s tennis team defeated the No. 13 Auburn Tigers 4-1, Friday

Junior guard Walter Clayton Jr. drives in for a layup in Florida’s 79-70 win against Mississippi State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators hold off Georgia, advance to SEC Tournament Quarterfinals

By Max Tucker | Mar. 15

The Gators arrived in Nashville for the second time in six days to begin a new chapter of their season. Florida seeked to have a more successful road trip this time around after suffering a surprising road loss to Vanderbilt Saturday.

Florida head coach Todd Golden watches his team from the sideline during the Gators' 69-68 loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs, Thursday, March 9, 2023.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Todd Golden agrees to contract extension through 2030

By Bennett Solomon | Mar. 14

Gators men’s basketball head coach Todd Golden has agreed to a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the program until the 2029-2030 season.

Florida infielder Reagan Walsh swings her bat during the Gators' 3-0 win against the Central Florida Knights Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida softball records 18th run-rule victory of the season against Stetson

By Hailey Hurst | Mar. 13

With two outs, Walsh launched another solo home run over the left field fence to extend the lead to 8-2. Her teammates celebrated with her at home plate as she recorded her eighth home run of the season.

Chloe Bishop during the Florida Gators Swim and Dive Meet on Friday, January 26, 2024. Photo by Ryan Friedenberg

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Six Gators qualify for NCAA Championships following Zone B Championships

By Shaine Davison | Mar. 13

Six Florida Divers qualified for the NCAA Championships in the NCAA Zone B Championships.

Freshman defender Ashley Dyer runs up the field during the Florida Gators’ Lacrosse game against the Jacksonville Dolphins on Wednesday, February 28. Photo by Ryan Friedenberg

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida lacrosse outlasts No. 21 Princeton

By Lacey Rogers | Mar. 13

Gators lacrosse returned home Wednesday and took down the No. 21 Princeton Tigers 16-13.