Nicole Scura is a third-year journalism student in her second semester at The Alligator. She is currently a sports enterprise reporter and previously served as a hockey reporter. In her free time, she enjoys figure skating, traveling and watching football (Go Bucs!).
Student-athletes spend years striving to excel in their sport, dedicating hours to practices, conditioning and competition. But for many, one question looms over their head: What comes after sports?
With guard Xaivian Lee graduating and multiple Gators expected to test the waters of the NBA Draft, questions arose about whether Florida could rebuild a championship-caliber roster. Nonetheless, four out of five starters will make their return for the 2026-27 season, providing the Gators with a promising, experienced core and a high level of continuity.
The scratch of blades against the ice cut through the stadium as the crowd held its breath. The hope of victory still lingered, but it was fading away with every passing second.
Behind Hamilton, Florida lacrosse (10-2) extended its winning streak to seven games Wednesday afternoon after a 14-8 victory over USF (8-4) at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
With one final puck pelted into the back of the opposing team’s net by sophomore forward Liam Lecauchois, the Florida Ice Hockey Club saw its 2025-26 season come to an end.
A goal by Liam Lecauchois offered a glimpse of hope for the Gators with 2:47 left, and it seemed Florida had a shot.
The Florida Ice Hockey Club opened the College Hockey South playoffs with a 7-4 loss against the Florida Atlantic University Hockey Club on Friday night at the Florida Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs.
The Florida Ice Hockey Club will finish up the 2025-26 season at the Florida Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs with hopes to clinch a championship.
Florida’s gymnasts stand among the best in the nation, pulling together a team that triumphs. But the Gators, like any other team, are imperfect. Highs and lows do not define them, but they can definitely facilitate improvement.
After weathering the storm last night in overtime, the Florida Ice Hockey Club was able to reproduce another victory against the University of Central Florida Knights Hockey Club. This time, off of power plays. The Gators defeated UCF 4-2 on Saturday night at the Orlando IceDen for their last game of the regular season.
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