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Gators women's basketball coach Butler signs contract extension through 2017

By JOE MORGAN | June 7, 2012

A second bout of March Madness has earned coach Amanda Butler a longer stay in Gainesville.

Mike Zunino (3) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against Georgia Tech in the NCAA Gainesville Regional on June 2. Zunino had two of Florida’s four homers during the weekend.

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Florida looking to maintain offensive momentum in Super Regional

By JOE MORGAN | June 6, 2012

Mike Zunino got the Gators’ offense going last Saturday night.

Marquis Dendy competes in the triple jump at the the Tom Jones Memorial Classic on April 21, 2012.

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McQuay, LaCaze only Gators to advance on first day at NCAA Championships

By KATIE AGOSTIN | June 6, 2012

For the last three years Texas A&M has dominated the men’s NCAA Outdoor Championships, edging Florida by a combined five points. A slow start on the first day of competition Wednesday may prove costly for the Gators should the national title be decided by single digits again.

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Six more Gators selected in MLB draft

June 5, 2012

Six more Gators were selected on the second day of the MLB draft Tuesday.

Jonathon Crawford warms up before throwing a no-hitter Friday night against Bethune-Cookman. He struck out five batters and walked one.

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UF starters key in NCAA Regional sweep

By JOE MORGAN | June 4, 2012

The Gators proved they were worthy of the nation’s top overall seed in the first weekend of postseason play — or at least the No. 1 ranking in the NCAA Gainesville Regional.

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Column: Crawford gaining momentum in rotation as postseason progresses

By JOE MORGAN | June 4, 2012

Gators coach Kevin O’Sullivan said he is considering four starters for the three-man rotation in the NCAA Super Regional. If O’Sullivan is wise, Jonathon Crawford will crack the final trio.

Josh Tobias throws to first base against Georgia Tech on June 3, 2012, at McKethan Stadium.

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Strong defensive effort helps No. 1 Gators advance

By JOE MORGAN | June 4, 2012

With Jonathon Crawford’s no-hit bid on the line, Carlos Delgado lined a 3-2 pitch right at Casey Turgeon.

Ciarra Brewer competes in the triple jump at the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships on May 13, 2012.

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Brewer benefits from technique change

By KATIE AGOSTIN | June 4, 2012

As the Gators head to Des Moines, Iowa to wrap up their season at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, jumper Ciarra Brewer will be wrapping up her first season with a new coach. Despite the transition in coaches, the freshman had a strong year.

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Gators Zunino, Johnson taken in MLB Draft first round

June 4, 2012

For Florida, Z came first Monday.

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Florida blows out Georgia Tech, advances to NCAA Super Regionals

By JOE MORGAN | June 3, 2012

The Gators’ talented crop of upperclassmen can relax and enjoy the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft — at least for a couple of days.

Catcher Mike Zunino homers to center field against Georgia Tech. His solo shot gave the Gators a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning en route to a 6-2 win.

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Zunino leads Florida to a win against Georgia Tech

By JOE MORGAN | June 2, 2012

Mike Zunino was happy to lead off the top of the fourth inning. After a testy latter half of the third, the junior catcher wanted to give the Gators an emotional edge.

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Crawford throws no-hitter in Gators victory

By JOE MORGAN | June 1, 2012

Preston Tucker said he didn’t know how to act around Jonathon Crawford. Tucker had never been part of a no-hitter before.

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McCumber finishes runner-up at NCAA Championships

By KATIE AGOSTIN | June 1, 2012

As the Gators continued to drop in the leaderboard at the NCAA Championships, junior Tyler McCumber finished strong. McCumber was able to card a solid 72 (+1) on Thursday to wrap up the season with a second place finish.

Junior Tony McQuay runs in the 400m at the SEC Outdoor Championships on May 13. He won with a time of 45.48.

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Staying On Track: McQuay overcomes setbacks to succeed

By KATIE AGOSTIN | May 30, 2012

By now, Tony McQuay has told the story many times.

Closer Austin Maddox pitches against LSU on April 5. Vanderbilt stole six bases with Maddox on the mound against Florida on May 26

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UF struggling to prevent stolen bases

By JOE MORGAN | May 30, 2012

Needing just three outs to advance to the Southeastern Conference Tournament final, Gators closer Austin Maddox took the mound.

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Gators stumble from second to eighth at NCAA Championships

May 30, 2012

Florida went into the second day of the NCAA Championships tied at second overall.

Junior Cory McGee, who redshirted during last year's cross country season, is set to debut at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational on October 19.

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McGee credits her success to teammates

By LISA GREENBERG< | May 30, 2012

For sophomore distance runner Cory McGee, the 1,500-meter race is always the event she puts her heart into.

Brian Johnson pitches against Florida Gulf Coast on March 10. He threw his first career complete game against South Carolina on Saturday.

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UF falls in SEC semis, earns No. 1 seed

By JOE MORGAN | May 28, 2012

After a lengthy stay in Alabama, the Gators will be home for a while.

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Column: Crawford deserves rotation spot over Whitson in postseason

By JOE MORGAN | May 28, 2012

Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan is playing the waiting game and it’s time to stop. The Gators can no longer wait for Karsten Whitson to find himself.

Mikey Meagher (5) defends a goal against Northwestern on May 5, 2012. Coach Amanda O'Leary pulled Meagher in the second half of Florida's loss to Penn State to give the Gators an extra defender.

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Florida squanders late lead in Final Four loss to Syracuse

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | May 28, 2012

STONY BROOK, N.Y. — The Gators missed two big opportunities in the Final Four on Friday night. However, only one of them was evident during their game.