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.
After two nights of biting cold and mixed results, Florida (5-7) cruised to a 6-3 home win Sunday afternoon to clinch their fourth-straight series against Miami (10-2).
With one final chance to bolster their resume prior to the Southeastern Conference Tournament, the Gators fell short in their regular season finale on Sunday.
A day after junior pitcher Hannah Rogers had a no-hitter revoked after a victory, the Gators pitching staff combined for a perfect game.
Mike Alford dropped his racket and threw his fists in the air as he celebrated the Gators’ first victory in five matches.
Taylor Gushue slapped first base coach Don Norris’s hand after smacking a two-run single into right field. Florida, starving for the big hit, needed its catcher to come through in the eighth down a run.
With less than 7 minutes remaining, No. 2 Florida led No. 5 Syracuse 14-10 on Saturday evening, but it was a scenario that was all too familiar for the Gators.
Junior mid-distance runner Sean Obinwa set a season-best for himself in the men’s 800m Saturday at the Alex Wilson Invitational in South Bend, Ind.
After Florida fell behind 45-37 to Alabama with 12:23 remaining, forward Casey Prather sparked the Gators.
Applause could be heard from short right field as the Hurricanes congratulated each other on their 10th consecutive victory to open the season.
Distance runners Mark Parrish and Josh Izewski turned in solid performances in the men’s 5000m at the Alex Wilson Invitational in South Bend, Ind., on Friday.
Most of Mount St. Mary’s pitcher Nicole Pagano’s pitches fooled Florida's batters.
The Gators men’s tennis team dropped 25 spots in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings during February and now sits at No. 35.
After Florida’s men were crowned as kings of swimming and diving in the Southeastern Conference last week, the Gators will now head to Georgia for the Bulldog Last Chance Meet. The meet will be a final opportunity for swimmers to qualify for the NCAA Championships toward the end of March.
For the first time in 2013, No. 4 Florida (17-1) has gone a week without run-ruling an opponent.
Marissa King’s parents went 48 meets without seeing her perform as a Gator.
Jennifer George wanted to cap a frustrating season with a victory in her final home game as a Gator.
Lauren Embree knows how to use her racket.
After yet another poor performance on the mound, closer Johnny Magliozzi had enough. He brought Florida’s pitching staff together for a meeting after Wednesday’s extra-inning loss to North Florida.
Gators coach Kevin O’Sullivan isn’t hitting the panic button yet.
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