The Gators have won 10 consecutive matches, proving worthy of their No. 2 ranking over the last six weeks. Florida (15-1, 8-0 Southeastern Conference) has appeared crisp, composed and confident.
Last postseason, one apparatus stood in the way of the Gators’ quest for a national title.
JACKSONVILLE — Kevin O’Sullivan could do nothing but shake his head and shrug his shoulders as he looked around at an emptying Harmon Stadium.
Over the past few seasons, Florida’s spring practice system has given rise to a recurring phenomenon. I call it the “Guy to look out for but not really because he’s probably never going to do anything anyway” syndrome. We’re still working on the name.
The Gators’ defenders were tired.
As a track and field athlete, one typically competes as a runner, jumper or thrower. Sophomore Brittany Harrell does all three.
Although the Gators and Seminoles rivalry has proved contentious on the football field, the matchup between the foul lines has proved to be just as competitive.
Florida guard Brad Beal said Sunday night that he has not decided whether he will enter the NBA draft or return to school for his sophomore season.
Latroy Pittman is already making a name for himself in Gainesville.
Don’t blame Vickash Ramjit for Florida’s bats slumping since Southeastern Conference play began.
Everyone wants to know how Brad Beal will be celebrating his 19th birthday.
Whenever Ashanée Dickerson steps onto the floor, steadies her body on the balance beam or swings from the uneven bars, her effort is 100 percent.
For once, it wasn’t the Gators celebrating.
Deana Allen has never beaten her dad in one-on-one.
After a quick start on Sunday, Penn State got physical.
Florida’s track and field team doesn’t often leave events empty-handed, and the 85th Annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays was no exception.
The end of Sunday’s game may have marked the end of the Gators’ toughest week.
Bob van Overbeek watched as his opponent’s shot slowly bounced in front of him. The junior set his feet, brought his racket back and blasted a thunderous forehand past his helpless opponent.
For Jeff Demps, just winning a race isn’t enough. He needs to make a national impression as well.
For the first 16 innings of Florida’s weekend series against Ole Miss, the Rebels frustrated the Gators’ bats, limiting them to just three hits Friday night and two runs through seven innings Saturday afternoon.
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