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UF tennis' Will undeterred by No. 1 ranking, seeks improvement

By ELI MARGER | Feb. 22, 2012

Allie Will is no stranger to success. It’s been a way of life for her.

Florida coach Billy Donovan talks to his players during a
timeout in the second half against Auburn on Tuesday.

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Donovan speech inspires UF comeback; Yeguete out indefinitely

By JOHN BOOTHE | Feb. 21, 2012

Brad Beal could not repeat what he heard at halftime in Florida’s locker room.

Florida catcher Mike Zunino hit two home runs in Tuesday’s 8-6 win.

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Tucker’s game-winner outshines two-homer night from Zunino

By TOM GREEN | Feb. 21, 2012

Preston Tucker’s first four plate appearances Tuesday didn’t go as planned.

Florida catcher and cleanup hitter Brittany Schutte won two awards this week after recording a hit in nine straight at-bats and driving in six runs during last week’s games.

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Schutte receives national recognition for standout weekend

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Feb. 21, 2012

In the Gators’ first homestand of the season, Brittany Schutte not only outperformed every player in the Southeastern Conference, but every player in the nation.

Florida junior attacker Kitty Cullen highlighted UF’s success in yellow-card situations with a man-down goal Sunday against Maryland-Baltimore County.

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Gators lacrosse making most of new man-up, man-down situations

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Feb. 21, 2012

The Gators want to play like they have the upper hand even when they don’t.

Gators freshman gymnast Rachel Spicer skipped her final semester of high school to enroll in UF at age 17. She posted career bests on beam (9.875) and vault (9.85) Friday against Auburn.

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Florida gymnastics' Spicer, 17, having impact after early arrival

By LANDON WATNICK< | Feb. 21, 2012

While most of the Gators practiced their routines with the coaching staff last fall, Rachel Spicer had one less semester to prepare for the upcoming season.

Florida guard Kenny Boynton, who is coming off a 25-point performance in a 30-point win Saturday, said the Gators aren’t overlooking Auburn.

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Florida trying to stay hot against Auburn tonight

By JOHN BOOTHE | Feb. 20, 2012

The bombardment has lasted 60 minutes, so far.

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Column: Students, athletes can find common ground in Unite hatred

By MATT WATTS | Feb. 20, 2012

Cody Riggs is just like you.

Florida redshirt junior guard Mike Rosario (hip) is expected to return tonight against Auburn after missing UF’s last three games.

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Rosario return possible; Beal awarded SEC Freshman of the Week again

By GREG LUCA | Feb. 20, 2012

Mike Rosario will likely be available for Florida’s matchup against Auburn tonight, coach Billy Donovan said Monday.

Florida senior Preston Tucker said the team realizes it needs to get better at manufacturing runs, a problem that cost the Gators last year.

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UF baseball reminded of run-scoring woes ahead of first midweek game

Feb. 20, 2012

For the Gators, every fall scrimmage began the same way: bases loaded, no outs, a bitter memory for everyone who was wearing orange and blue on June 27, 2011.

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