Staff Photographer Ryan Friedenberg is a senior Sport Management student with six years of photography experience. This is his sixth semester at The Alligator. When he is not working for The Alligator, he is capturing football game days for Gator Sports Properties and managing creative media for the UF Club Hockey team. In his free time, Ryan enjoys playing video games, baking, spending time in nature and watching sports.
Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his first career point in a game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) takes a free throw during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) takes a free throw during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) dunks during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) takes a layup during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Gators forward/center Alex Condon (21) dunks during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) passes during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against Merrimack, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.
Florida's Me'Arah O'Neal (8) defends during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against Jacksonville, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) takes a three pointer during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
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