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Florida coach Rhonda Faehn said she has taken a different approach this year with certain gymnasts to ensure that her team is ready for the postseason.

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Gators gymnastics physically ready for NCAAs

By LANDON WATNICK< | Apr. 16, 2012

Staying durable for the long haul has been the theme all season for the Gators.

Florida senior Nassim Slilam hits a return against Andrew Adams of South Carolina on April 14. Slilam said it’s important for all of the Gators to play well at the same time.

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Gators men’s tennis searching for solidity before SEC tourney; Embree wins SEC honor

By ELI MARGER | Apr. 16, 2012

One week, they masquerade as national title contenders. The next, they play like pretenders.

Florida track and field athlete Keely Medeiros tosses the shot put during the 2009 SEC Championships. She set a new personal best on Saturday.

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Medeiros posts personal best in shot put at Seminole Invitational

By KATIE AGOSTIN< | Apr. 16, 2012

Florida’s track and field team is coming off a rare break. However, senior thrower Keely Medeiros was the one exception.

Florida starting pitcher Brian Johnson throws against LSU on April 5. Johnson started Sunday’s game, throwing six scoreless innings while also driving in three runs at the plate. UF won 8-1.

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Johnson lifts Gators with arm, bat in series-clinching win

Apr. 15, 2012

During its recent slump, Florida has struggled with starting pitching and stranding runners. On Sunday, junior Brian Johnson made sure both problems were taken care of.

Sophomore Hannah Rogers throws during a 4-1 victory against Auburn last season. Rogers is working on lowering her ERA early in 2013.

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Rogers throws complete game, helps Florida sweep Auburn

By JOE MORGAN | Apr. 15, 2012

The Gators started slow at the plate this weekend, but their pitching was good from start to finish.

Florida center Patric Young embraces guard Brad Beal during the team’s Sweet 16 meeting with Marquette in 2012.

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The Rally: Does Beal’s departure for NBA Draft cripple Florida?

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 15, 2012

JOHN: In a span of five days last week, the Gators lost their most experienced assistant coach and the entire 2011 recruiting class to the lure of more familiar pastures and greener wallets.

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Column: Unexpected cause for UF baseball’s unexpected struggles

By TOM GREEN | Apr. 15, 2012

Something is still amiss with Karsten Whitson.

Florida junior attacker Kitty Cullen drives toward goal against Detroit on Feb. 26. Cullen returned from a concussion and scored a team-high five goals in the Gators’ 17-5 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

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Florida eyeing regular-season finale matchup with Northwestern

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Apr. 15, 2012

The Gators are on a collision course with the nation’s top team.

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 entering SEC Tournament as champs, No. 1 seed

By ELI MARGER | Apr. 15, 2012

When looking at the history of women’s tennis in the Southeastern Conference, there is one very clear truth that sticks out — the Gators have a monopoly on the sport.

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Gators baseball strands 12 on bases in loss to Volunteers

By TOM GREEN | Apr. 14, 2012

Vickash Ramjit was one swing away from clinching the weekend series for Florida.

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Slilam, UF men's tennis overpower South Carolina; women clinch SEC regular season title

By ELI MARGER | Apr. 14, 2012

After a brief ceremony honored his career at Florida, Nassim Slilam took the court in doubles for the final time. The result probably wasn’t how the senior envisioned it.

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Slilam leads Gators to Senior Day win; UF women finish perfect SEC season

By ELI MARGER | Apr. 14, 2012

After a brief ceremony honored his career at Florida, Nassim Slilam took the court in doubles for the final time.

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Haeger nearly throws no-hitter in Gators softball's 3-1 win against Tigers

Apr. 14, 2012

Through 6.1 innings, Lauren Haeger had a no-hitter. Then, Auburn's Caitlin Jordan spoiled the fun.

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Cullen, Gilroy combine for nine goals in Florida lacrosse's victory against Vandy

Apr. 14, 2012

Florida defeated Vanderbilt in a low-scoring tight game in Nashville in 2011.

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Crawford, bullpen shut down Vols in Gators' 3-1 win

By TOM GREEN | Apr. 13, 2012

Nothing has come easy for No. 7 Florida the last three weeks, and that continued Friday night in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Horton's RBI single completes Florida softball's comeback against Auburn

Apr. 13, 2012

Most of Kelsey Horton's big hits go over the fence, but her key base knock Friday night found the outfield grass.

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Three-star swingman signs with Gators

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 13, 2012

Just hours after Brad Beal announced his departure to the NBA Draft on Friday, the Gators began the process of filling their open roster spots with the signing of DeVon Walker.

Florida guard Brad Beal declared for the NBA Draft on Monday after a stellar freshman campaign in which he led the Gators in minutes played and rebounding. Beal is projected to be a lottery pick in the June 28 draft.

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Freshman Beal declares for NBA Draft

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 13, 2012

For the last four days, Brad Beal has been patiently sitting on his decision to forgo his remaining three years of eligibility at Florida and enter the NBA Draft.

Florida right-handed starting pitcher Hudson Randall throws against William and Mary on Feb. 24. Randall did not throw last weekend due to a “tired arm,” and his status is unknown for this weekend.

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Gators battling uncertainty with rotation entering ‘Vols series

Apr. 12, 2012

Everything was set in an orderly way when the Gators began their 2012 campaign.

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Donovan hires Burno as new assistant coach to replace Roberts

By JOHN BOOTHE | Apr. 12, 2012

Billy Donovan’s coaching staff did not remain undermanned for long following last week’s departure of assistant coach Norm Roberts.