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Florida junior midfielder Havana Solaun fakes out a Kentucky defender during the Gators' 3-0 win against the Wildcats on Oct. 18 2013 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Smith scores two goals in Gators’ rout of Wildcats

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Oct. 18, 2013

Lauren Smith was in perfect position for the Gators.

Junior libero Taylor Unroe reacts to a play during Florida’s three-set victory against FSU on Sept. 17 in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida drops first set but rallies to defeat Arkansas 3-1

By RJ Schaffer | Oct. 18, 2013

With a match looming Sunday against undefeated Missouri, Florida almost got caught flat-footed in Fayetteville, Ark., on Friday.

Ronald Powell (7) attempts to block a pass at the line of scrimmage during Florida’s 17-6 loss against LSU on Oct. 12 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Powell is questionable for Saturday’s matchup against Missouri due to an ankle injury.

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Gators to face formidable Tigers run offense

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Oct. 17, 2013

LSU gouged Florida for 175 yards on the ground on Saturday in Baton Rouge, La.

Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk looks for a receiver during the fourth quarter his team's 58-14 win against Murray State in Columbia, Mo., on Aug. 31.

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Picks Column: Missouri

Oct. 17, 2013

So, we here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column heard that the government was back in business and that they celebrated by raising the debt ceiling. Hooray!

Junior Jimmy Clark (1734) races during the Mountain Dew Invitational on Sept. 14 in Gainesville.

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Redshirt junior returning to competition at adidas Invitational

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 17, 2013

With the cross country season approaching its final stretch, the Gators are hoping to have another strong outing as they head to Madison, Wis., for the Wisconsin adidas Invitational.

Florida soccer coach Becky Burleigh's mother, Nancy, is a breast cancer survivor. Burleigh's mom has also survived three other forms of the disease.

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Breast cancer awareness marks Gators matchup with Wildcats

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Oct. 17, 2013

The Gators will see pink when they take the field at James G. Pressly Stadium tonight.

Eduardo Solaeche-Gomez competes in the men's open 400 IM at the Pinch a Penny All-Florida Invitation at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Sept. 28, 2013.

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UF swimming teams defeat Missouri on the road

By Logan McGuire | Oct. 17, 2013

Continuing their solid start to the season, the Gators earned a win in Columbus, Mo., in their first Southeastern Conference meet this fall.

Gabby Mallette reaches to hit the ball during Florida’s four-set win against Western Michigan on Sept. 14 in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida volleyball ready for tough weekend slate against Arkansas and Missouri

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Oct. 17, 2013

As Florida gears up for arguably its toughest road weekend so far this season, coach Mary Wise is playing it cool and urging her players to do the same.

Florida coach Billy Donovan talks with reporters during Southeastern Conference Basketball Media Days in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday.

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Some interesting Florida quotes from SEC Basketball Media Days

By LANDON WATNICK< | Oct. 17, 2013

UF coach Billy Donovan and senior center Patric Young discussed a handful of topics on Thursday, the second day of Southeastern Conference Basketball Media Days in Birmingham, Ala.

Dorial Green-Beckham (middle) makes a catch as Georgia’s Shaq Williams defends during the second half of Missouri’s 41-26 victory on Oct. 12 in Athens, Ga. No. 14 Missouri hosts No. 22 Florida on Saturday.

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Missouri receivers to challenge Florida secondary

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Oct. 16, 2013

Even before he caught his first pass for Missouri, Dorial Green-Beckham was lauded as the Southeastern Conference’s next great receiver.

Matt Jones takes a handoff during Florida’s 24-7 victory against Kentucky on Sept. 28 in Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky. Jones (torn meniscus) underwent surgery on Monday and will miss the remainder of the season.

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Gators dealing with multitude of season-ending injuries

By ADAM PINCUS< | Oct. 16, 2013

Cody Riggs remembers practice on Sept. 24. That is when the injury bug struck again.

Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd throws a pass during his team's 38-35 win against Georgia at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C., on Aug. 31.

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The Rally: Who will win the FSU-Clemson game?

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Oct. 16, 2013

Each week, two alligatorSports columnists will debate the biggest looming matchup in college football. Today, Adam Lichtenstein and Joe Morgan preview No. 5 Florida State’s showdown against No. 3 Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday at 8 p.m. on ABC.

Florida swimmers line up to begin the men’s open 400-meter individual medley during the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational on Sept. 28 in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida swimming preparing for first-ever matchup with Missouri

By Logan McGuire | Oct. 16, 2013

There is an unfamiliar opponent in the water as the UF swimming and diving team’s schedule heats up.

D.J. Humphries (right) blocks LSU junior defensive end Jordan Allen during the Gators’ 17-6 loss to the Tigers on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Florida allowed four sacks in the game.

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UF offensive line looking for redemption

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Oct. 15, 2013

In the span of three plays, D.J. Humphries single-handedly ended Florida’s chance at a comeback against LSU.

Tyler Murphy throws a pass during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. The Gators will be tested on Saturday when No. 22 Florida travels to face No. 14 Missouri.

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Gators will face big test on Saturday

By ADAM PINCUS< | Oct. 15, 2013

A foul smell of stale beer and unfortunate nights fills the streets as lime-green hand grenades line the sidewalks next to call cards for the city’s classiest establishments.

Lauren Silver kicks the ball during Florida’s 2-0 victory against Minnesota on Sept. 13 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida to rely on strong defense against tough SEC foes

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Oct. 15, 2013

Lauren Silver is proving to be a catalyst when it comes to scoring goals.

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Florida men’s golf ends Crooked Stick Intercollegiate in seventh place

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Oct. 15, 2013

A rough third round hurt the Florida men’s golf team chances of finishing the Crooked Stick Intercollegiate at Carmel, Ind., on a high note Tuesday.

Senior forward Casey Prather poses during Florida men’s basketball’s media day on Wednesday.

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Prather volunteering at local elementary school

By LANDON WATNICK< | Oct. 15, 2013

During the offseason, Casey Prather has channeled his inner Dr. Seuss.

Kyle Christy punts the ball during Florida’s 30-10 victory against Arkansas on Oct. 5 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The junior punter lost his starting job to freshman Johnny Townsend after several weeks of poor performances.

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Notebook: Junior punter loses job to freshman

By ADAM PINCUS< | Oct. 14, 2013

Kyle Christy went from being a preseason All-American to inside Will Muschamp’s doghouse.

UF coach Will Muschamp reflects after No. 17 Florida's 17-6 loss to No. 10 LSU on Saturday in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

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Muschamp’s leadership will help embattled UF fight on

By JOE MORGAN< | Oct. 14, 2013

I believe “To Kill a Mockingbird” is one of the few novels you’re forced to read in high school that you don’t actually hate. I’ve read Harper Lee’s lone novel several times since.