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Senior forward Erik Murphy (33) attempts a pass during Florida’s 69-52 win against Kentucky on Feb. 12 in the O’Connell Center. The Chicago Bulls selected Murphy 49th overall on Thursday night in the 2013 NBA Draft. 
NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Gators aiming to maintain quality with shot selection

With a little more than a minute left in the first half of Florida’s 69-52 win against Kentucky, junior Scottie Wilbekin passed the ball to redshirt senior Mike Rosario after struggling to get open. Seconds after getting the ball, Rosario had Kentucky’s Jon Hood guarding him at the arc.


Brandon Russakis, 29, a mechanical engineering junior, pins Josh Weinberg, 20, a biology sophomore, at wrestling practice at Southwest Recreation Center on Thursday night.
NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Athletes wrestle with Olympic drop

In the wake of the International Olympics Committee’s decision earlier this week to drop wrestling from the 2020 games, Gainesville athletes and experts are expressing concern over the impacts of the decision.


Junior forward Casey Prather (24) attempts a shot during Florida’s 69-52 win against Kentucky on Tuesday in the O’Connell Center.
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Junior holding UF together

Three months ago, no one knew when Casey Prather would begin his junior season. After suffering a pair of concussions in the preseason, Prather didn’t play until Nov. 23 — Florida’s fifth game. 


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SNAP app frustrates some riders

As the Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol prepares to become an application-only-based system, SNAP users at UF without a smartphone might find themselves waiting outside for a very long time.


Lacrosse coach Amanda O’Leary walks off the field with junior Haydon Judge during halftime of a game against Dartmouth on March 20. O’Leary and the Gators beat Stony Brook 16-9 on Wednesday afternoon.
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Gators rout Dolphins on road

Jacksonville took control against No. 3 Florida at the opening draw. The Dolphins stayed patient, holding the ball for the first 3 minutes of the game without attempting a shot on goal.



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