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A Florida football player during the Gators' game against Eastern Washington Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida International transfer Lyndell Hudson Jr. commits to Gators

By Brandon Hernandez | May 13

Florida International University transfer junior offensive lineman Lyndell Hudson Jr. announced his commitment to the Florida Gators football program on Twitter Saturday. The announcement came on the same day that Hudson was on an official visit to UF’s campus. He was previously committed to the University of South Florida before his visit.

Florida shortstop Skylar Wallace claps during the Gators' 3-0 victory against the Central Florida Knights Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Four Gators earn All-SEC accolades

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | May 13

Friday morning, the Southeastern Conference announced its annual All-SEC awards, which included four members of the Florida softball team. Skylar Wallace, Charla Echols, Reagan Walsh, and Kendra Falby were named to various All-SEC teams, with Wallace also named the SEC Player of the Year.

Florida sophomore infielder Deric Fabian celebrates his home run during the Gators' 10-0 victory against Vanderbilt Friday, May 12, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

No. 7 Florida routs No. 5 Vanderbilt in series opener

By Luke Adragna | May 12

The No. 7 Florida Gators (38-12, 16-9 SEC) took game one of the weekend series against the No. 5 Vanderbilt Commodores (35-14, 17-8 SEC) 10-0 Friday at Condron Family Ballpark. Florida finished the matchup in seven innings of work when sophomore two-way star Jac Caglianone drove in two runs in the final inning to secure the victory for UF.

Florida huddles up during its 4-0 loss to Pepperdine Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators fall to North Carolina in Sweet 16

By Krisha Sanghavi | May 12

The No. 16 seed Florida Gators (18-7, 9-4 SEC) fell to the No. 1 seed North Carolina Tar Heels (31-1, 13-0 ACC) 4-1 at Chewning Tennis Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The loss in the sweet sixteen round ended Florida’s run in the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament.

Florida attacker Danielle Pavinelli holds up the field during the Gators' 17-8 win over the Michigan Wolverines Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators win sunshine state face off, advance to Sweet 16

By Kate Wiggins | May 12

The No. 6 Florida Gators (16-3, 5-1 AAC) defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins (12-7, 6-1 ASUN) 13-7 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday afternoon. The Gators found opportunities to share the wealth and fielded second-string players throughout the game.

Florida softball lines up before its 13-4 win over the Georgia Bulldogs Friday, April 14, 2023.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Tennessee shuts out Florida in SEC Tournament quarterfinals

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | May 12

The No. 8 seed Florida Gators (35-19, 11-13 SEC) lost to the No. 1 seed Tennessee Lady Volunteers (41-7, 19-4 SEC) 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament Friday at Bogle Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Florida shortstop Skylar Wallace runs the bases during the Gators' 13-4 win over the Georgia Bulldogs Friday, April 14, 2023.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida defeats Kentucky in first round of SEC Tournament

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | May 11

The No. 8 seed Florida Gators (35-19, 11-13 SEC) beat the No. 9 seed Kentucky Wildcats (29-19-1, 8-14 SEC) 6-2 in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament Thursday afternoon at Bogle Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Junior Maisie Filler adjusts a flag at Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida cuts season short at NCAA Regional

By Madilyn Destefano | May 10

The Gators finished in eighth at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Regionals Wednesday. UF was five shots short of the top-five cut to advance.

Florida infielder Skylar Wallace prepares to throw to first base in the Gators' 3-0 win against the Central Florida Knights Wednesday, March 8, 2023

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Kentucky held Florida scoreless in final game of regular season to clutch series

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | May 7

The No. 16 Florida Gators (35-19, 11-13 SEC) lost to the No. 23 Kentucky Wildcats 1-0 Sunday afternoon in John Cropp Stadium.

Florida pitcher Ryan Slater walks off the field in the Gators' 5-3 win against the Florida State Seminoles Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida drops series to Texas A&M

By Topher Adams | May 7

The No. 4 Florida Gators (37-12, 15-9 SEC) fell 3-2 to the Texas A&M Aggies (28-20, 11-13 SEC) Sunday afternoon in College Station, Texas. The loss secured UF’s second Southeastern Conference series loss of the season.

Florida outfielder Kendra Falby jumps and catches a ball in the outfield in the Gators' 8-7 win against the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday, April 15, 2023.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida fell to Kentucky in second game to even weekend series

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | May 7

The No. 16 Florida Gators (35-18, 11-12 SEC) lost to the No. 23 Kentucky Wildcats on the road Saturday afternoon in John Cropp Stadium. The Wildcats’ win evened the weekend series against the Gators.

Florida pitcher Tyler Nesbitt tries to tag the runner in the Gators' 14-11 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs Friday, April 14, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida gives up season-high 15 runs in blowout

By Topher Adams | May 6

The No. 4 Florida Gators (37-11, 15-8 SEC) fell 15-2 to the Texas A&M Aggies (27-20, 9-14 SEC) Saturday night. It was Florida’s third run-rule loss of the season, and the most runs allowed by the Gators this season.

Florida senior Emma Shelton sets up in the Gators' 4-1 victory against the Florida State Seminoles Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators sting Yellow Jackets, advance to the the Sweet Sixteen of NCAA tournament

By Luke Adragna | May 6

The No. 16 Florida Gators (18-6, 9-4 SEC) defeated the No. 19 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (16-10, 7-6 ACC) 4-1 Saturday afternoon at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex. The win pushed the Gators to the sweet sixteen round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament.

Florida attacker Liz Harrison fights for a draw control during the Gators' 14-13 loss to the Terrapins Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Florida wins American Athletic Conference Tournament Championship

By Kate Wiggins | May 6

The No. 8 Florida Gators (16-3, AAC 5-1) won the 2023 AAC Championship after defeating the No. 6 and first-seed James Madison Dukes (17-1, AAC 6-0) Saturday afternoon.

Florida catcher BT Riopelle swings his bat during the Gators' 2-1 win against the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday, April 15, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Neely delivers to take first game against Aggies

By Topher Adams | May 5

The No. 4 Florida Gators (37-10, 15-7 SEC) defeated the Texas A&M Aggies (26-20, 9-13 SEC) Friday night in College Station, Texas. Senior catcher BT Riopelle led the way for UF with a pair of home runs, and Neely picked up his 10th save of the season.

Florida third baseman Charla Echols celebrates a hit in the Gators 8-7 win against the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday, April 15, 2023.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators defeat Kentucky in game one of weekend series

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | May 5

The No. 16 Florida Gators (38-14, 11-11 SEC) defeated the No. 23 Kentucky Wildcats (28-19-1, 8-14 SEC) Friday evening in John Cropp Stadium.

Florida senior Carly Briggs stands on the court during the Gators' match against the Pepperdine Waves Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida opens NCAA tournament with shutout victory

By Luke Adragna | May 5

The No. 16 Florida Gators (17-7, 9-4 SEC) defeated the No. 75 North Florida Ospreys (18-7, 7-1 ASUN) 4-0 Friday afternoon at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex to advance to the second round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament. Florida rushed out the gates with an overall phenomenal show marked by a couple of key individual performances.

Florida graduate student Axel Nefve swings his racket during the Gators' 4-3 loss to the No. 7 Georgia Bulldogs Sunday, April 9, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

No. 20 Gators end season on loss to No. 47 Cowboys in round one of NCAA Championships

By Eitan Ohana | May 5

The No. 20 Florida Gators (14-13, 5-7 SEC) fell to the No. 47 Oklahoma State Cowboys (13-13, 0-5 Big 12) 4-2 Friday afternoon in Orlando in the first round of the NCAA Championships.

Florida senior Carly Briggs serves the ball during the Gators' 4-1 win against the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators kick off NCAA Championship Tournament action

By Luke Adragna | May 5

The Florida Gators women’s tennis team began its 2023 campaign ranked No. 18 by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The team had a notable 2022 season in which they reached the Sweet 16 in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament — a mark they hadn’t achieved since their 2017 National Championship win.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators survive Pirates in AAC Tournament Semifinals

By Kate Wiggins | May 4

The No. 8 Florida Gators (15-3, AAC 5-1 ) beat the East Carolina Pirates (9-9, AAC 2-3) 12-9 in the semifinal round of the AAC Tournament. The Gators trailed the Pirates for a majority of Thursday’s match until the final minutes of the game.