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Sophomore forward Christin Mercer attempts a layup during the Gators' 76-68 loss to the Seminoles on Thursday night in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida falls to in-state rival Florida State

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 21, 2013

The Seminoles gave the Gators a taste of their own medicine on Thursday night in the O’Connell Center.

Mark Parrish runs in the Southeastern Conference Championship on Nov. 1, 2013 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville.

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Senior leads UF into NCAA Championships

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 21, 2013

Mark Parrish will take the helm for the Gators one last time.

Chloe Mann (10) attempts to block the ball during Florida’s three-set victory against Alabama on Sunday in the O’Connell Center. Mann is hitting .500 this season.

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Middle blocker looks to end decorated career on high note

By RJ Schaffer | Nov. 21, 2013

There have been few things Chloe Mann has not accomplished in her career.

Freshman forward Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during Florida's 3-0 victory against LSU on Oct. 20 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida soccer to square off against Duke in second round of NCAA Tournament

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 21, 2013

MICHELLE PROVENZANO

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Gators swimming to compete in Buckeye Invite

By Logan McGuire | Nov. 21, 2013

For the second year in a row, the Gators swimming and diving teams will travel to the home of the Buckeyes for the Ohio State Buckeye Invitational today where both teams’ competition will include Purdue, Kentucky, Virginia and host Ohio State in the three-day meet.

Tyler Murphy speaks on the sideline during Florida’s 19-14 loss to then-No. 10 South Carolina on Saturday in Williams-Brice Stadium.

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Notebook: Florida failing to create turnovers

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 20, 2013

Seven starters from a year ago are not the only thing gone from the Gators’ defense this season.

Alex Holston blocks the ball during Florida’s three-set win against Texas A&M on Oct. 4 in the O’Connell Center.

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Freshman right-side hitter powers Gators to sweep of Volunteers

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 20, 2013

Florida freshman Alex Holston has already earned her spot in the Gators’ starting lineup.

Jaterra Bonds attempts a shot during Florida's 88-77 victory against North Florida on Nov. 10 in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida motivated to avenge last year's loss to Florida State

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 20, 2013

Today at 5 p.m., Florida seeks redemption against in-state rival Florida State.

Redshirt junior quarterback Christian Provancha, left, warms up with redshirt freshman Skyler Mornhinweg, right, prior to Florida's 24-7 victory against Kentucky on Sept. 28 at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky.

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Redshirt junior quarterback relishing sudden promotion

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 19, 2013

Meet Christian Provancha.

Leon Orr gets into his stance during UF’s 44-11 win against South Carolina on Oct. 20, 2012, in The Swamp.

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Notebook: Orr offers versatility for Gators

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 19, 2013

Standing on their last leg, the Gators turned to Leon Orr.

Seattle Seahawks' Percy Harvin (11) returns the ball against the Minnesota Vikings on a kickoff in the first half of his team's 41-20 win Sunday in Seattle.

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Gators in the NFL: Harvin enjoys successful debut with Seattle against former team

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 19, 2013

With Week 11 of the NFL season in the books, here are a few former Gators who made the most tangible impact for their respective teams.

Carlos Miranda races during the Southeastern Conference Championships on Nov. 1 in Gainesville. Miranda placed 29th, as the Gators finished second in the meet.

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Freshman making unexpected contributions

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 19, 2013

When the season started, Carlos Miranda did not expect to be a contributor on Florida’s cross country team.

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Florida adds top recruit

By Logan McGuire | Nov. 19, 2013

Caeleb Dressel is being hailed as one of the best sprint prospects ever despite having never suited up for a college team.

Sophomore middle blocker Simone Antwi spikes the ball during the Gators' 3-0 loss to the Tigers on Friday night in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida ready for matchup at Tennessee

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 19, 2013

Florida’s next opponent, Tennessee, may have only won a single match out of 14 Southeastern Conference contests this season, but the Gators are not quick to write this team off as a win — and with good reason.