Alexandre Lacroix is going to graduate this summer.
After four years of studying at UF, Lacroix is about to earn his degree in business management at the conclusion of the summer term.
But clearly, before his time at Florida ends, Lacroix wanted to do a little more writing.
On Sunday, he rewrote Florida’s record books.
The Gators’ senior leader, who coach Andy Jackson has praised throughout the season for being a role model both on the court and in the classroom, became UF’s all-time winningest player after propelling Florida to a 4-0 win against rival Miami in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Linder Stadium.
With the win, the Gators captured an NCAA Regional to go along with the Southeastern Conference Tournament trophy they earned April 24.
In the last match Lacroix will ever play in front of a home crowd, he earned his 209th and 210th career wins to move ahead of Justin O’Neal on Florida’s career wins list.
“I thought about it a little because I knew I was close to the record,” Lacroix said.
“It feels amazing in my last home match beating this record. I know there’s been a lot of great players at Florida, and it feels great to get a couple of wins to finish it up.”
The senior captured the record with an 8-2 doubles victory with partner Sekou Bangoura Jr.
Lacroix later defeated Keith Crowley in straight sets in singles.
The usually reserved Lacroix looked up and acknowledged the roaring crowd — a small thank-you for their years of support.
With Florida advancing to the Sweet 16, Lacroix isn’t finished yet. The ultimate goal — a national championship — is still in his sights.
“We feel like we’ve got a chance, but we’ve only got a chance because of Alex,” Jackson said.
“If anybody else gets injured or doesn’t play well, we’ve got some other guys we can put in to sort of pick up the slack.
But we’re very dependent on Alex, and he’s obviously been very dependable this year. We’re excited about giving him a chance to lead us further when we get out to Palo Alto.”
