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Kelsey Stewart gets tagged out at home during Florida’s 9-1 win against UNC Wilmington on Feb. 17 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Stewart picked up two hits in the Gators' 3-2 loss to Georgia on Friday.

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Gators slumping in clutch

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 13, 2013

Lauren Haeger stepped to the plate with two outs and center fielder Kirsti Merritt on second base on Saturday.

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No. 2 Florida tops Lehigh

Mar. 12, 2013

Coach Amanda O’Leary could not have asked her team for more during Tuesday night’s performance against Lehigh.

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Sophomore collects weekly honor

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 12, 2013

Briana Little struggled in limited playing time in 2012, hitting just .188 in 35 games. She hit only one home run in 32 at-bats.

Left-handed pitcher Danny Young (15) warms up between innings during Florida’s 4-1 loss to Florida State on March 12 at McKethan Stadium. The freshman allowed two hits in four innings against the Seminoles on Tuesday night.

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Baseball Notebook: Freshman makes first career start

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Mar. 12, 2013

Through the first 16 games of the season, Danny Young had thrown fewer innings than any Florida pitcher aside from Bobby Poyner, who didn’t make his first appearance of the season until Sunday.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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.