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Redshirt junior guard Kayla Lewis poses during Florida women’s basketball’s media day.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Lewis scores 21 points to lead Florida past Kennesaw State

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 17, 2013

Kayla Lewis had a birthday to remember.

Walk-on guard Lexx Edwards (11) dribbles down the court during No. 11 Florida's 86-56 win against Arkansas Little-Rock on Saturday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | BLOGS BASKETBALL

Walk-on guard Edwards suits up for Gators during Saturday’s win

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 17, 2013

With Eli Carter (leg) struggling to regain full strength and Dillon Graham (ankle, hips) out indefinitely, the Gators needed another guard on their bench Saturday.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Skyler Mornhinweg (17) prepares to hand the ball off during Florida's 19-14 loss to No. 10 South Carolina on Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Mornhinweg limited in first career start

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 16, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. — It was a storybook setting for Skyler Mornhinweg.

Skyler Mornhinweg walks off the field following an interception late in the fourth quarter of Florida’s 19-14 loss to South Carolina on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Mornhinweg completed 10 of 13 passes for 107 yards while making his first career start for the Gators.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

MUSCHAMP TO FANS: ‘GET A GRIP’ — Gamecocks’ comeback dooms Gators

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 16, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Down to its third-string quarterback and dealing with injuries to several other critical players, Florida had plenty of reasons to roll over Saturday night against No. 10 South Carolina.

Redshirt sophomore forward Dorian Finney-Smith goes up for a dunk during No. 11 Florida's 86-56 win against Arkansas Little-Rock on Saturday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Prather leads Florida past UALR after slow start

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 16, 2013

After a sluggish first half filled with missed shots, free throws and defensive assignments, Florida picked up the slack against Arkansas Little-Rock in the second half.

Junior Tessa Andujar celebrates her first goal of the season during Florida's 2-0 win against Jacksonville in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida defeats Jacksonville 2-0 to advance to second round of NCAA Tournament

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 16, 2013

Tessa Andujar gave the Gators some relief.

Skyler Mornhinweg warms up prior to Florida’s 24-7 victory against Kentucky on Sept. 28 in Commonwealth Stadium. Mornhinweg will make the first start of his college career against South Carolina at 7:10 p.m. on Saturday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Redshirt freshman to make first start for UF

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 16, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tyler down, Skyler up.

Chloe Mann and Gabby Mallette try to fend off match point against Missouri's Molly Kreklow during the Gators' 3-0 loss to the Tigers on Friday night in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 5 Florida volleyball swept by No. 7 Missouri

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 15, 2013

Florida kissed its chance at a Southeastern Conference title goodbye Friday night, while Missouri is one step closer to its first.

Jimmy Clark (1734) runs at the Mountain Dew Invitational on Sept. 14 in Gainesville.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Gators cross country men place second, women fourth at NCAA regionals

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 15, 2013

Mark Parrish and Jimmy Clark have rewritten Florida’s record books again.

Dorian Finney-Smith poses for a photo during Florida’s basketball media day.

SPORTS | BLOGS BASKETBALL

Finney-Smith back but doubtful with illness; Wilbekin, Harris still suspended

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 15, 2013

Dorian Finney-Smith is back with the team after missing Florida’s first two games due to suspension, coach Billy Donovan announced Friday.

Jarrad Davis comes to a stop following a punt during Florida’s 34-17 loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Davis to make first start for depleted defense

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 14, 2013

Jarrad Davis was not the highest-recruited linebacker the Gators signed in their 2013 recruiting class, but he has made the biggest immediate impact.

Kasey Hill dribbles the ball during Florida’s 77-69 victory against North Florida on Nov. 8 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Freshman guard off to slow start for Gators

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 14, 2013

The suspension of Scottie Wilbekin to start the season pushed Kasey Hill into the starting point guard role for the Gators.

Miami quarterback Stephen Morris (17) passes for a first down during his team's 24-21 win against Wake Forest in Miami Gardens on Oct. 26.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Picks Column: South Carolina

Nov. 14, 2013

Sitting at 4-5 with a likely loss ahead of them in Columbia, S.C., the Gators could easily be batting .400 by weekend’s end. With that possibility in mind, as well as our nation’s recent observance of Veterans Day — thank you for your service — we here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column would like to talk about Ted Williams — Teddy Ballgame — the last man to bat better than .400 in Major League Baseball.

Ronni Williams posts up during Florida’s win against North Florida on Sunday in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Slow start dooms Gators in road loss

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 14, 2013

The third time is not always the charm.

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall passes in a 35-17 win against Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., on Nov. 2.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

The Rally: Who will win the UGA-AU game?

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 14, 2013

Each week, two alligatorSports columnists will debate the biggest looming matchup in college football. Today, Phillip Heilman and Adam Pincus preview No. 25 Georgia’s road matchup against No. 7 Auburn on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.

Mark Parrish (left) and Jimmy Clark run during the SEC Championships on Nov. 1 in Gainesville. The NCAA Championships begin today.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Gators cross country to compete in NCAA Championships

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 14, 2013

After mixed results at the Southeastern Conference Championships on Nov. 1, Florida’s cross country teams are hoping to boast a strong showing today starting at 11 a.m. at the NCAA South Regional Championships in Tuscaloosa, Ala.