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Gators nab No. 2 overall recruit

Feb. 6, 2013

TAMPA — Vernon Hargreaves III remains uninterested in national attention, regardless of how much his play warrants it.

Florida center Vicky McIntyre (34) attempts a shot over a South Carolina defender in the O'Connell Center during Florida's 52-44 loss to South Carolina. After one season with the Gators, McIntyre will not return to UF next season.

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McIntyre turning in consistent play

Feb. 6, 2013

Two games are hardly enough to be considered a representative sample, but for Vicky McIntyre and the Gators, they were small steps in the right direction.

Junior Jonathon Crawford throws a pitch during Florida’s 9-8 victory against NC State in Game 2 of the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional on June 10, 2012, at McKethan Stadium.

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Gators name No. 1 starter

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Feb. 5, 2013

One year ago, Jonathon Crawford didn’t know where he stood.

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Jaguars owner raising standards

By JOE MORGAN | Feb. 5, 2013

In an effort to jettison the mediocrity fans have endured since the Jacksonville Jaguars last made the playoffs in 2007, owner Shahid Khan is changing everything.

Junior Hannah Rogers pitches during Florida’s 3-2 victory against Auburn on April 13 at Pressly Stadium. Rogers had her no-hitter reversed in a 4-1 win against Drake on Saturday. The right-hander finished the game with a one-hitter.

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Junior ace working on new pitches, improving location

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 5, 2013

Hannah Rogers’ ERA in 2012 would make AL Cy Young Award winner David Price’s jaw drop. But for the Gators’ junior righty, there’s always room for improvement.

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Freshman rebounding after struggling during fall season

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Feb. 5, 2013

Freshman Luke Johnson during his first semester playing college tennis.

Junior Alaina Johnson performs her routine on the balance beam during Florida’s 196.575-190.55 victory against Ball State on Jan. 4 in the O’Connell Center. Johnson competed for the first time since Jan. 18 at the NCAA Regionals on Saturday.

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Florida battling injuries as it prepares for stretch run

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Feb. 4, 2013

Dealing with injuries is part of the gig. Replacing production, however, isn’t all that easy.

Junior forward Lily Svete (31) guards sophomore guard Kayla Nolan (20) during Florida’s 84-65 victory against Georgia State on Nov. 11 in the O’Connell Center.

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Forward Svete shining in limited time

Feb. 4, 2013

Lily Svete is everything and nothing you would want in a forward.

Senior Billy Federhofer returns a volley during Florida’s 5-2 win against Miami on Jan. 19 at Linder Stadium. Federhofer hasn't lost a match since Feb. 9.

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UF blanks Furman in win

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Feb. 3, 2013

Florida had shut out two opponents before facing Furman.

UF senior Lauren Embree returns a volley from Baylor sophomore Ema Burgic during the No. 1 Gators’ 7-0 win against the 15th-ranked Bears on Feb. 2. Embree has won four Southeastern Conference titles at Florida.

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Senior earns 99th career singles victory, 100th doubles win

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Feb. 3, 2013

Florida senior Lauren Embree snagged her 99th career singles match victory against Baylor on Saturday, but winning was no easy feat.

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Gators achieve three personal bests during Husker Invite

By GORDON STREISAND< | Feb. 3, 2013

Steady improvement and solid outings seem to be themes for the Gators track and field team this season.

Freshman Christian Mercer (25) attempts a shot during Florida’s 87-54 victory against Alabama on Sunday in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida snaps five-game skid with win against Alabama

Feb. 3, 2013

Poor shooting and slow starts have plagued Florida during Southeastern Conference play. Freshman Christin Mercer helped change that, ending the Gators’ five-game losing streak in the process.

Florida coach Roland Thornqvist (right) congratulates junior Sofie Oyen (left) and former Gator Allie Will (back) during a match against Duke on March 14, 2012.

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Gators earn third straight shutout of season

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Feb. 2, 2013

The No.1-ranked Florida women’s tennis team grabbed its third straight 7-0 victory to open the season, the latest coming against No.15 Baylor on Saturday.

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Youth leads successful first day at Husker Invitational

By GORDON STREISAND< | Feb. 1, 2013

Florida lived up to coach Mike Holloway’s lofty standards on the first day of the 38th Annual Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational in Lincoln, Neb.

Freshman Bridget Sloan sticks a landing during Florida’s 196.575-190.55 win against Ball State on Jan. 4 in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida collects first road win of season

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Feb. 1, 2013

The No. 1 Florida gymnastics team overcame its road struggles in its second Southeastern Conference road meet Friday at No. 22 Arkansas in front of a Barnhill Arena crowd of 5,278.