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Right-hander Luke Weaver pitches during Florida’s 4-1 loss to Florida State on Tuesday night at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida bats go quiet in 4-1 loss to No. 5 Florida State

By ADAM PINCUS | Mar. 12, 2013

The Gators and the Seminoles have reversed roles.

Defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd (73), now a member of the Minnesota Vikings, celebrates after making a tackle during Florida’s 33-23 loss to Louisville during the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2 at the Superdome in New Orleans.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Defensive tackle’s stock rising as NFL draft approaches

By PHIL HEILMAN< | Mar. 12, 2013

Nobody is second-guessing Sharrif Floyd’s decision to leave UF early these days.

Sophomore midfielder Nora Barry runs past Stony Brook’s Amber Kupres during the Gators’ 16-9 win on Feb. 20 at Dizney Stadium. Barry scored three goals in Florida's 22-1 win against Stetson on Tuesday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Sophomore midfielder providing efficiency, consistency for UF

Mar. 11, 2013

Sophomore midfielder Nora Barry may not put up gaudy numbers, but she is what coach Amanda O’Leary wants each of her players to be — consistent.

Guard Jaterra Bonds drives to the basket during Florida’s 69-58 win against Arkansas on Feb. 28 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Guard deserves SEC honor

By PHIL HEILMAN< | Mar. 11, 2013

The Southeastern Conference women’s basketball coaches decided one Gator was worthy of representing Florida on this year’s All-SEC team.

Junior forward Will Yeguete attempts a layup during Florida’s 66-40 victory against Vanderbilt on March 6 in the O’Connell Center. Yeguete underwent arthroscopic debridement on his right knee Wednesday.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Ill-timed turnovers plague Gators in close losses

By LANDON WATNICK | Mar. 11, 2013

Although missing shots has hurt the Gators in late-game situations this season, coach Billy Donovan said turnovers played a bigger role in the Gators’ meltdowns against Kentucky on Saturday, Missouri on Feb. 19 and Arizona on Dec. 15.

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.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

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.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

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.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

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.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

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.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

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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SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

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.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

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.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

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.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida beats South Carolina in shutout victory

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Mar. 9, 2013

Alexandra Cercone has proved she can battle when it counts.

Forward Erik Murphy passes the ball during Florida’s 77-44 win against Georgia on Jan. 9 in the O’Connell Center. Murphy scored 17 points in Florida's 61-57 loss at Kentucky on Saturday.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

No. 11 Florida falls on road at Kentucky

By LANDON WATNICK | Mar. 9, 2013

After taking a 57-50 lead against Kentucky with 7:36 left, Florida went scoreless for the remainder of the contest.

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.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

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.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

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.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

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.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

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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