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Redshirt senior middle blocker Chloe Mann swings at the ball set to her by senior setter Taylor Brauneis during Florida’s 3-0 victory against Jacksonville on Thursday in the O’Connell Center. Mann had a team-high 15 kills against the Dolphins.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida sweeps Jacksonville in first round of NCAA Tournament without Mallette

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Dec. 5, 2013

A constant fixture on Florida’s starting line-up was missing Thursday when Florida started ita postseason play against Jacksonville in the O’Connell Center. Sophomore outside hitter Gabby Mallette was not only missing from the line-up, but she was also missing from the bench and seemingly the arena.

Sophomore guard January Miller attempts a floater down the lane during Florida's 72-68 win against St. John's on Nov. 26 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida routs Troy, scores at least 100 points for first time since 2000

By GORDON STREISAND< | Dec. 4, 2013

For the first time in over a decade, the Gators hit the century mark.

Scottie Wilbekin lies on the floor injured during the second half of No. 15 Florida’s 65-64 loss to No. 12 Connecticut on Monday in Storrs, Conn. Wilbekin is out indefinitely with a high right ankle sprain.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wilbekin out indefinitely with high ankle sprain

By LANDON WATNICK< | Dec. 3, 2013

When it comes to the injury bug, Florida has not had any luck this year.

Trey Burton reaches to catch a punt during Florida’s 30-10 victory against Arkansas on Oct. 5 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Burton finished the season with one touchdown.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Burton ends controversial Florida career

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Dec. 3, 2013

No player who has run through the south end zone tunnel in the last four years has generated as much love, hate, hope and dread as No. 8.

Eli Carter dribbles the ball during Florida’s 77-69 win against North Florida on Nov. 1 in the O’Connell Center. Carter plans to receive a medical redshirt this season.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Notebook: Rutgers transfer Carter to earn medical redshirt this season

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Dec. 3, 2013

Rather than play limited minutes for the Gators on a hobbled right leg, guard Eli Carter will sit out the remainder of the season and earn a medical redshirt, according to SNY.tv.

Redshirt senior forward Lily Svete dribbles the basketball during Florida's 88-77 win against North Florida on Nov. 10 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Senior forward brings basketball roots to Gainesville

By GORDON STREISAND< | Dec. 3, 2013

James Naismith, basketball’s creator, said in 1936, “Basketball really had its beginnings in Indiana, which remains today the center of the sport.”

Connecticut's Shabazz Napier (13) goes up for the game winning basket at the buzzer during its 65-64 win against Florida on Monday in Storrs, Conn.

SPORTS | BLOGS BASKETBALL

Film study: UF hoops photo finish

By LANDON WATNICK< | Dec. 3, 2013

If you’re a Florida fan and you’re reading this right now, you probably hate Shabazz Napier’s guts.

Jameis Winston attempts a pass during Florida’s 37-7 loss to Florida State on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Picks Column: Conference Championship Weekend

Dec. 3, 2013

Another year has come and gone for the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column, and we’re in a nostalgic mood.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Columnist thankful for lessons learned through mistakes

By JOE MORGAN< | Dec. 3, 2013

Former alligatorSports Editor Matt Watts looked at my computer screen and laughed.

Scottie Wilbekin (right) watches Connecticut’s Shabazz Napier shoot a free throw during the first half of the Gators’ 65-64 loss to the Huskies on Monday night in Storrs, Conn.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Buzzer-beater dooms Gators

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Dec. 2, 2013

With his team trailing by one in the waning seconds, No. 12 Connecticut’s Shabazz Napier sunk a game-winning mid-range jumper to beat No. 15 Florida 65-64 on Monday night.