Gators aim to rebound after loss against Bulldogs
By IAN COHEN | Mar. 20, 2014Almost a week after dropping its first Southeastern Conference contest and third dual match on the road, Florida could use a win today when it travels to Auburn.
Almost a week after dropping its first Southeastern Conference contest and third dual match on the road, Florida could use a win today when it travels to Auburn.
Coach Bryan Shelton enjoys playing in front of the home crowd. He enjoys the energy and the school’s tennis fans.
With the season nearing its close, Florida (12-3, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) has already tallied the same number of losses as its last two regular seasons combined.
After a tough fight in singles, No. 17 Florida (7-6,2-2 Southeastern Conference) dropped its match and its home winning streak after falling to the Georgia (10-5, 5-0 SEC) 4-3.
Down 3-2, Florida’s seniors could only watch as their younger teammates tried to complete a comeback bid in front of a deafening Georgia crowd.
In the coming weeks, Florida will go up against No. 12 Georgia, No. 8 Alabama and No. 11 Vanderbilt.
The No. 17 Gators (6-5, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) look to extend their 5-0 home record as they take on two top SEC East opponents this weekend.
On Saturday, No. 5 Florida swept No. 38 St. Mary’s 4-0 in the first ever meeting between the two programs. The Gators captured their third straight victory and improved to 8-1 on the season.
Florida’s run at the 2014 ITA National Men’s Team Indoor Championship was cut short Sunday after a quick 4-0 loss to Notre Dame.
Coach Bryan Shelton and the No. 12 Florida men’s tennis team are more than ready to begin play at the ITA National Indoors Championships this weekend in Houston.
In a packed arena on Friday night, No. 14 Virginia gave the Gators trouble.
Florida may have many new faces, but the results have stayed the same.
A change in venue could not disrupt the Gators’ hot streak.
Spencer Newman fought hard to help keep his team alive in doubles, but he couldn’t escape a match-changing ankle roll in singles that led to the Gators losing for the first time this season.
No. 2 Florida and No. 19 Baylor will meet on Saturday in similar situations.
Freshman Stefani Stojic has a new nickname.
When Maxx Lipman entered the Ring Tennis Complex for Sunday’s match against TCU, he hoped to make an impact for Florida.
Today was a day for firsts.
Mental adjustments made a huge difference for Florida sophomore Gordon Watson entering the ITA Kickoff.
The No. 2 Florida women’s tennis team begins its season as hosts of the ITA Kickoff opening rounds this Saturday at the Ring Tennis Complex.