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Senior Vickash Ramjit swings during Florida’s 7-4 loss to Florida Gulf Coast on Feb. 24 at McKethan Stadium. Ramjit is batting .302 with two home runs and 12 RBI this season.

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Florida working to improve hitting, offensive approach

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Mar. 11, 2013

The flashes have been there. UF has proven capable of catching fire offensively this season.

Guard Jaterra Bonds (10) attempts a shot during Florida’s 69-58 win against Arkansas on Feb. 28 in the O’Connell Center.

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Gators await postseason fate

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Mar. 10, 2013

Following an 82-73 loss to top-seeded and ninth-ranked Tennessee in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament on Friday, Florida awaits its postseason fate, hoping for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Junior point guard Scottie Wilbekin drives the lane during Florida’s 66-40 win against Vanderbilt on Wednesday in the O’Connell Center.

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Offensive cold streak dooms UF

By LANDON WATNICK | Mar. 10, 2013

In the heat of Saturday afternoon’s game against Kentucky, Florida went cold.

Coach Brad Weitzel watches from the dugout during Florida’s 7-4 loss to Florida Gulf Coast on Feb. 24 at McKethan Stadium. FGCU and Indiana have each defeated UF in weekend series at McKethan Stadium this season. The Gators won every weekend series against non-conference opponents during the 2012 campaign.

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Indiana clinches weekend series against Florida

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Mar. 10, 2013

A day after playing what coach Kevin O’Sullivan called one of their best games of the season, the Gators had one of their worst outings to date.

Junior starter Hannah Rogers pitches during Florida’s 9-1 victory against UNC Wilmington on Feb. 17 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Rogers gave up five runs to Mississippi State in the second inning on Sunday.

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Freshman’s home run clinches series win against Auburn

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 10, 2013

Florida only managed one hit against Auburn on Sunday, but it was a big one.

Sophomore jumper Marquis Dendy competes in the long jump at the SEC Indoor Track Championships on Feb. 23 in Fayetteville, Ark. Dendy qualified for the men's triple jump in next week's NCAA Outdoors Championships.

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UF men fall short of fourth straight title

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 10, 2013

Coach Mike Holloway and Florida’s bid to win a fourth straight NCAA Indoor Championship fell short on Saturday in Fayetteville, Ark.

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Poor second round drops Florida further back

By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 9, 2013

The Gators battled weather in the first round of the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters, but they struggled worse during the second round.

Sophomore second baseman Casey Turgeon throws the ball to first base during Florida’s 4-2 win against Florida Gulf Coast on Mar. 9, 2012, at McKethan Stadium. Turgeon had four hits and three RBI during a 6-4 victory against Indiana on Saturday.

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Carmichael helps Gators even weekend series

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Mar. 9, 2013

The Gators put themselves in a hole for the second straight game on Saturday.

Coach Tim Walton signals to a base runner during Florida’s 3-1 victory against Auburn on April 14, 2012 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Walton has started freshman Taylor Schwarz at first base in every Southeastern Conference game.

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UF drops first SEC game

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Mar. 9, 2013

Sophomore Briana Little has been locked in against Auburn.

Alexandra Cercone returns a volley. Cercone propelled Florida to a 7-0 victory against South Carolina on Saturday.

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Florida beats South Carolina in shutout victory

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Mar. 9, 2013

Alexandra Cercone has proved she can battle when it counts.

Senior Vickash Ramjit runs to third base during Florida’s 8-3 loss to Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday at McKethan Stadium. Ramjit had two hits in Florida's 4-1 loss to Indiana on Friday.

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Indiana snaps Florida's four-game winning streak

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Mar. 8, 2013

Indiana didn’t need any extra bases on Friday.

Junior Florent Diep strikes the ball during Florida’s 5-2 victory against Miami on Jan. 19 at Linder Stadium.

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Diep unable to lead Gators to victory

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Mar. 8, 2013

For the third straight match, the outcome for the Gators men’s tennis team came down to the final singles pairing.

Bailey Castro bats during an exhibition against Santa Fe on Nov. 7, 2012, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Castro struck out in a key spot in Florida's 7-3 win against Florida State on Wednesday.

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Florida shuts out Auburn in series opener

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Mar. 8, 2013

The No. 4 Gators (24-1) began Southeastern Conference play with a bang on Friday night.

T.J. Vogel watches one of his drives during a tournament last spring. Vogel will begin competition at The Masters today.

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Florida battles weather in first round

By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 8, 2013

The Florida men’s golf team had to face the elements once again in the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters in Las Vegas.

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Vinson provides the Gators relief in walk-off win; Shafer stays hot at plate

By ADAM PINCUS | Mar. 6, 2013

Coach Kevin O’Sullivan met with freshman right-hander Mike Vinson on Wednesday morning. Vinson struggled while facing two batters in Jacksonville and hadn’t consistently thrown strikes all year.

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Connor Mitchell delivers game-winning hit against Dolphins

By ADAM PINCUS | Mar. 6, 2013

Unlike his teammates, Connor Mitchell didn’t have any opportunities to waste. The redshirt sophomore singled home Vickash Ramjit on the first pitch he saw for a walk-off win against Jacksonville.

Gators sophomore Lauren Haeger pitches during a game last season. The sophomore helped Florida beat No. 1 Alabama 8-4 on Wednesday.

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No. 4 Florida upsets No. 1 Alabama

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Mar. 6, 2013

The last time Lauren Haeger pitched against Alabama, she left the circle early and was relieved by Hannah Rogers after surrendering eight runs in the Southeastern Conference Championship game.

Sophomore pitcher Johnny Magliozzi pumps his fist after striking out Samford’s Tommy Corbin on March 20, 2011. Magliozzi has a 2-0 record with a 3.07 ERA and two saves in 14.2 innings this season.

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Gators' Johnny Magliozzi continues hot streak; Cody Dent replaces Richie Martin

By ADAM PINCUS | Mar. 5, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Johnny Magliozzi struts out to the mound every appearance as “Wild Thing” blares from the speakers. With his season so far, the tune from “Major League” doesn’t suit him. Sure the right-hander from Boston has the same bravado Ricky Vaughn terrorized hitters with. But, the sophomore pounds the strike zone and rarely finds himself behind a batter. He’s bought into the Sully System and it’s time Florida’s relievers take his lead.

Kitty Cullen attempts a shot during Florida's 14-7 win against Northwestern on May 5 at Dizney Stadium.

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Seaon-high run spurs Gators win

Mar. 5, 2013

After jumping to an 8-4 lead against No. 12 Loyola in the second half, the second-ranked Gators found themselves on their heels.

Sophomore Casey Turgeon attempts a slide into third against Bethune-Cookman last season as Nick Johnson receives the throw. Turgeon and freshman Harrison Bader carried the Florida offense on Tuesday night in Jacksonville. Bader had his first career three-hit game.

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Turgeon, Bader ignite Gators in road win against Dolphins

By ADAM PINCUS | Mar. 5, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An injury to Florida's starting shortstop forced Kevin O’Sullivan to shuffle his lineup. Judging from their performance against Jacksonville, the Gators have found another potent pair at the top.