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SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

UF women win SEC Championship; men place second

Feb. 22, 2009

In a four-day 2009 SEC Championship meet that came down to the very last relay, the No. 5 UF women won their 17th SEC crown, the first since 2002, after edging out second-place finisher Auburn and third-place Georgia. The win for the Gators was the third-closest competition in SEC history, UF with 744 points, Auburn with 730.5 and Georgia with 725. On the men's side, the No. 8 Gators claimed second place (626) at the 2009 league meet for the eighth-consecutive year to the men's team from Auburn (880.5).

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators top 'Canes thanks to doubles play

By JOSEPH R. HOLZER | Feb. 22, 2009

The No. 11 UF men's tennis team continued its dominance over in-state rivals with a 5-2 win against Miami on Sunday.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Mooney drives in Pisani to give UF sweep of Louisville

By CALLOVI< | Feb. 22, 2009

Clayton Pisani had not scored a run, and Mike Mooney had not recorded a hit all series against No. 23 Louisville. Then came the bottom of the ninth Sunday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

UF drops game to Washington in 4-1 tournament performance

By ADAM BERRY | Feb. 22, 2009

For the UF softball team, the difference between a win and a loss might be the difference between facing great pitching and the best pitching.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

UF defeats Fresno State in first game of doubleheader

By ADAM BERRY | Feb. 19, 2009

The UF softball team's journey to California was more than just a chance to play some of the top teams in the country. It gave many Gators originally from the Golden State an opportunity to shine in front of their families and friends.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Arkansas upsets UF in third straight loss

Feb. 19, 2009

Two straight UF losses snowballed to three in a hurry Thursday night.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Chief Of Staff: Animated ace leads team into new year

Feb. 19, 2009

Please excuse Patrick Keating. He gets a little emotional.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Effort not responsible for recent struggles

Feb. 19, 2009

Following UF's win against Alabama on Wednesday night, coach Billy Donovan defended his team's effort this season.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators open season with Big East favorite Louisville

Feb. 19, 2009

No disrespect to the Saints, but the Gators are facing quality opponents a little bit earlier this year.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Taking Center Stage: After bleak outlook, junior center fielder could live up to major-league dreams

By CALLOVI< | Feb. 19, 2009

With another outstanding season, Matt den Dekker could be on his way to a professional baseball future.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

McArthur adds final chapter to his story with sixth year of eligibilty

Feb. 19, 2009

Brandon McArthur's hair is longer now, long enough to hide the painful memories underneath.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Batting-order switch breathes life into offense

By ADAM BERRY | Feb. 18, 2009

Conventional wisdom says, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

SPORTS | SFC

SFC's Glover drops 41 in win against CFCC

By KELSIE HOECHERL | Feb. 18, 2009

The Santa Fe College women's basketball team needed a savior in Wednesday's game against rival Central Florida Community College, and they found one in sophomore forward Nichelle Glover.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS