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Jay Carmichael pitches against Florida Gulf Coast on Feb. 24. Carmichael finished the season with the Gators’ third best ERA. The Gators were sent home after two games in the NCAA Bloomington Regional.

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Florida declines after losing experienced players to MLB

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | June 5, 2013

The season started well.

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Gators finish 25th as Crimson Tide wins national title

By RICHARD JOHNSON | June 3, 2013

The Florida men’s golf team had a week to forget at the NCAA Championships in Woodstock, Ga., and Alabama had one it will remember forever.

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Florida ready for NCAA Outdoors

By GORDON STREISAND< | June 3, 2013

For the first time since 2010, the Gators are finishing their season at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.

Sophomore Lauren Haeger swings and misses against FSU at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on March 27. Haeger went 0 for 2 in Florida’s 3-0 loss to Texas in the Women’s College World Series on Sunday.

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UF falls to Texas in WCWS

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | June 2, 2013

After a five-and-a-half-hour, 15-inning win against Nebraska on Saturday night, Florida had little left to give in its next contest.

Junior Briana Little is greeted at home after hitting a home run in the 10th inning during Florida's 9-8 win against Nebraska in the Women's College World Series on Saturday night in Oklahoma City.

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Florida defeats Nebraska in 15-inning marathon, avoids elimination from WCWS

By LANDON WATNICK< | June 1, 2013

It took nearly five and a half hours, but UF survived Nebraska in 15 innings Saturday night to preserve its season.

Sophomore Johnny Magliozzi warms up between innings during Florida’s 7-4 loss to Florida Gulf Coast on Feb. 24 at McKethan Stadium. Magliozzi and the Gators were eliminated from the NCAA Bloomington Regional on Saturday.

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UF falls in Regionals

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | June 1, 2013

Florida had plenty of chances.

Senior T.J. Vogel and the Gators finished 25th at the NCAA Championships in Woodstock, Ga.

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Florida finishes 25th at NCAA Championships

By RICHARD JOHNSON | May 31, 2013

For Florida, the 2012-2013 season came to a close quite unceremoniously in Woodstock Ga. as the Gators finished with a team total of 857 (+17) to finish 25th at the NCAA Championships on Thursday.

Sophomore Justin Shafer bats during Florida’s 6-2 win against Georgia Tech in the NCAA Gainesville Regional on June 2, 2012, at McKethan Stadium. Shafer notched a three-RBI homer during the sixth inning in Florida's 4-3 NCAA Regional loss to Austin Peay on Friday in Bloomington, Ind.

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Florida falls to Austin Peay in first game of NCAA Regional

By LANDON WATNICK< | May 31, 2013

After Florida took a 3-1 lead in the top of the sixth on a three-RBI homer, Austin Peay responded in the eighth with one of its own.

Tim Walton walks off the field after Florida's 2-0 win against USF on May 19 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Against Tennessee on Thursday, Florida allowed nine runs - its most to an opponent this year.

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Tennessee romps Florida in first game of Women’s College World Series

By LANDON WATNICK< | May 30, 2013

After a disastrous start against Tennessee in the Women’s College World Series, Florida could not recoup.

Jonathon Crawford pitches against Florida Gulf Coast on Feb. 22 at McKethan Stadium. Crawford threw a no-hitter against Bethune-Cookman in the first game of the NCAA Regionals last season.

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Crawford to start first game of NCAA Regional

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | May 29, 2013

Last season, Jonathon Crawford made his NCAA Tournament debut in historic fashion.

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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Dendy among 28 Gators qualified for NCAA Outdoors

By GORDON STREISAND< | May 29, 2013

It took sophomore Marquis Dendy three jumps instead of one to get to Eugene, Ore., for the 2013 NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Senior Tyler McCumber putts during the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 10 at Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Florida struggling after second day at NCAA Championships

By RICHARD JOHNSON | May 29, 2013

Sophomore J.D. Tomlinson – the first round’s weak link – became Florida’s firm foundation on Day 2 of the NCAA Championships in Woodstock, Ga.

Freshman infielder Kelsey Stewart (7) throws a ball to freshman first baseman Taylor Schwarz (49) to end an inning during Florida’s 9-1 win over UNC Wilmington on Feb. 17 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Stewart is one of Florida's key underclassmen who have fueled the team's success this season.

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Freshman seals UF softball win

By LANDON WATNICK< | May 29, 2013

With two outs remaining in the bottom of the seventh Sunday against UAB, freshman Kelsey Stewart made one of Florida’s biggest defensive plays of the year.

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Florida tied for 25th after first day of NCAA Championships

By RICHARD JOHNSON | May 29, 2013

At the turn, the Florida men’s golf team was two over par. But after a subpar performance on the back nine, the Gators finished Tuesday at 291 (+11) – six spots from the bottom of the leaderboard.

Senior Lauren Embree serves during a match between Florida and Georgia on Oct. 24, 2011, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Embree, Hitimana come up short in final title run

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | May 27, 2013

After Florida dropped a heart-wrenching semifinals match to Stanford, coach Roland Thornqvist had nothing but praise for his team.

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Gators preparing for Championships

By RICHARD JOHNSON | May 27, 2013

Today, the Florida men’s golf team hopes 13 is its lucky number as it begins play in the NCAA Championships for the 13th straight year.

Junior Jonathon Crawford warms up on the mound during Florida’s 3-2 win against South Carolina on April 11 at McKethan Stadium. Crawford and No. 3 seed Florida will face No. 2 seed Austin Peay in its first NCAA Tournament game on Friday.

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UF earns postseason berth

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | May 27, 2013

This time last season, Florida had a berth in the NCAA Tournament locked up. The only question was who would come to Gainesville to face the Gators in the regional.

Coach Tim Walton studies the field during Florida’s 11-1 win against USF on May 18 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Gators ride pitching to WCWS

By LANDON WATNICK< | May 26, 2013

For the fifth time in six seasons, the Gators are bound for Oklahoma City.

Throwers coach Steve Lemke (left) and coach Mike Holloway walk across the field at Percy Beard Track at Pressly Stadium during the 2012 Florida Relays. Seventeen Gators qualified Sunday for the NCAA Outdoor Championships, which are set to begin June 5.

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Gators to send school-record 28 qualifiers to NCAA Outdoor Championships

By GORDON STREISAND< | May 25, 2013

The Gators are headed to the 2013 NCAA Outdoor Championships with the most qualifiers in school history.

Katie Medina jogs out of the batter’s box during Florida’s 9-1 win over UNC Wilmington on Feb. 17 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Medina singled with bases loaded to help Florida to a 4-3 walk-off victory against UAB on Saturday in the NCAA Super Regional.

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Medina propels Florida to walk-off victory in Super Regionals

By LANDON WATNICK< | May 25, 2013

After Florida stumbled with bases loaded in the sixth against UAB, sophomore shortstop Katie Medina delivered the winning hit in the bottom of the seventh.