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Walker struggles against Wildcats’ length in blowout loss

By GREG LUCA | Feb. 7, 2012

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For 5-foot-8-inch Erving Walker, Kentucky was too tall of a test.

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Mather dominates as Florida women's tennis sweeps South Florida at home

By ELI MARGER | Feb. 7, 2012

It took Joanna Mather just less than an hour to defeat her opponent on Tuesday, but it was an extra 15 minutes on Monday that really made the difference.

Florida sophomore gymnast Kytra Hunter works on the balance beam during a meet last season. Hunter matched a career-best of 9.90 on the uneven bars against Ball State on Friday at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Florida recorded its third-highest team score ever in season openers.

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Florida gymnastics' Hunter excelling as all-around competitor in first year

By LANDON WATNICK< | Feb. 7, 2012

When Kytra Hunter first set foot on the mat in her collegiate debut, success soon followed.

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Gators men's golf may look to underclassmen as season progresses

By KATIE AGOSTIN< | Feb. 7, 2012

Florida started off its spring schedule on the right foot with a team win and an individual win for junior T.J. Vogel at the Sea Best Invitational last week. But the Gators are working on consistency before hosting the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Saturday.

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How to be a better fan and apply philosophy to sports

By Dyllan Furness | Feb. 6, 2012

When we watch sports, our brains process the information as if we are actually participating. We get the mental satisfaction of outmaneuvering Lionel Messi and tackling Reggie Bush, without actually having to do so.

Sophomore center Patric Young played just 14 minutes against Vanderbilt after getting into early foul trouble.

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UF preparing for Davis, top-ranked Kentucky

By JOHN BOOTHE | Feb. 6, 2012

Last Thursday, with less than four minutes to play, Brad Beal was in mid-air above the rim and about to exact a small piece of revenge on South Carolina’s Damontre Harris.

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Pressuring Kentucky's Teague key for Florida

By GREG LUCA | Feb. 6, 2012

Florida’s best chance of upsetting Kentucky lies not with Kenny Boynton, Brad Beal or even Patric Young, but with one of the Wildcats.

Senior center Azania Stewart has picked up her play as of late, scoring 14 points against Ole Miss and 12 against LSU. She is averaging 9.2 points and 6.6 rebounds in UF’s last five games.

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Senior Stewart stepping up for Florida women's basketball during stretch run

By JOE MORGAN | Feb. 6, 2012

Azania Stewart needed to shake up her season.

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Florida lacrosse's Bruns to play against North Carolina; Rhea out indefinitely

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Feb. 6, 2012

After being involved in a scooter accident Friday, Florida attacker Ashley Bruns will play in this weekend’s season opener. The situation is not as clear for Colby Rhea.

Florida junior guard Kenny Boynton scored a team-high 18 points in Saturday's 73-65 win against Vanderbilt at the O'Connell Center.

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Boynton back to mid-season form

By JOHN BOOTHE | Feb. 5, 2012

Kenny Boynton has not always been comfortable with clearing his mind and closing tight games for the Gators.

Florida junior shortstop Nolan Fontana said he is working to be a mentor for younger players like freshman Casey Turgeon as the Gators search for a new second baseman.

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Fontana adjusting to life without Adams at second base

Feb. 5, 2012

Nolan Fontana remembers being a freshman and searching for advice.

Florida point guard Lanita Bartley led the Gators with 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 84-55 win against Ole Miss on Sunday.

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Bartley leads Florida women's basketball to blowout home win over Ole Miss

By JOE MORGAN | Feb. 5, 2012

Lanita Bartley was the best player on the court in Florida's tilt against Ole Miss.

Sophomore gymnast Mackenzie Caquatto won her second straight bars title last Friday with a 9.9.

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Caquatto wins second straight on bars for UF gymnastics

By LANDON WATNICK< | Feb. 5, 2012

When Mackenzie Caquatto gracefully swung from the uneven bars and then nailed her dismount last Friday, her ankles looked great.

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UF lacrosse's Bruns, Rhea involved in scooter accident near campus Friday

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Feb. 5, 2012

Two UF lacrosse players were involved in a scooter accident Friday afternoon.

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alligatorSports Video Show 2-5-12

Feb. 4, 2012

Season 2, Episode 1: The Video Show makes its triumphant return, bringing you coverage from Florida's 73-65 win against Vanderbilt and National Signing Day, with a sprinkling of baseball to whet your appetite before the season gets underway shortly.

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Craddock, Demps qualify for NCAA indoor track meet at the Virginia Tech Elite Meet

Feb. 4, 2012

It is finally Omar Craddock's time to shine.

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No. 1 Florida women's tennis downs No. 5 Baylor; No. 5 UF men's tennis falls to No. 2 Virginia

By ELI MARGER | Feb. 4, 2012

Two top-five matchups went different ways for the Florida men's and women's tennis teams.

Florida forward Will Yeguete led the defensive charge with eight rebounds, a block and three steals in the Gators' 73-65 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

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Florida uses stingy press defense to drop Vanderbilt at home

By MATT WATTS | Feb. 4, 2012

After draining a three to tie the game at 49 midway through the second half, Florida freshman Brad Beal came up with a steal in transition and immediately placed a perfect pass ahead to forward Will Yeguete for a fast-break slam.

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Florida gymnastics falls to Alabama on the road in Top 10 matchup

By LANDON WATNICK< | Feb. 3, 2012

In a high-scoring affair with the Crimson Tide, the

Florida freshman guard Brad Beal scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Thursday in the Gators’ 74-66 win against South Carolina.

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Gators hold off late charge by Gamecocks

By JOHN BOOTHE | Feb. 2, 2012

When South Carolina hosted Florida nearly three weeks ago, the Gamecocks allowed their visitors to shoot 50 percent from three and steal their first road win of the season before they left town.