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Quincy Wilson, right, tackles Dalvin Cook during Florida's loss to Florida State on Nov. 26, 2016, in Tallahassee.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Slim playoff hopes melt away in Florida's loss to FSU

By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 26, 2016

TALLAHASSEE — Austin Appleby never saw Josh Sweat coming.

Austin Appleby is pressured in the pocket during Florida's loss to FSU on Nov. 26, 2016, in Tallahassee.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Timely mistakes cost Florida in loss to FSU

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 26, 2016

TALLAHASSEE — CeCe Jefferson slogged to the sideline and shoved defensive line coach Chris Rumph.

Florida forward Devin Robinson (1) goes up for a shot in front of Gonzaga forward Zach Collins (32) and forward Killian Tillie (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. Gonzaga won 77-72.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators falter in second half, lose to No. 11 Gonzaga

By Ray Boone | Nov. 26, 2016

With his team in the midst of a second-half rally, Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams received a no-look pass from teammate Nigel Williams-Goss. The 6-foot-9 Williams gathered the pass, crushed the rim with a left-handed jam and let out a thunderous roar as he galloped back down the court.

Seton Hall forward Ismael Sanogo, left, and Florida guard KeVaughn Allen (5) reach for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016. Florida won 81-76. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Allen, Gators earn fifth-straight win

By Ray Boone | Nov. 25, 2016

Seton Hall forward Desi Rodriguez rocketed down the court with the seconds dripping off the clock.

UF outside hitter Carli Snyder swings for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-1 win on Sept. 20, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Snyder leads No. 9 Gators past Auburn

By Skyler Lebron | Nov. 24, 2016

Throughout the first two sets of Florida’s match against the Auburn Tigers, offense was hard to come by. Both teams found it hard to get anything going consistently and errors accounted for many of the points.

Eleanna Christinaki looks to drive to the basket while two Kentucky players defend her during Florida's 92-69 loss to the Wildcats in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on March 4, 2016, in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Christinaki, Gators win fourth in a row

By Alejandro López | Nov. 23, 2016

As Eleanna Christinaki goes, the Florida Gators women’s basketball team goes.

Coach Amanda Butler (right) celebrates with Eleanna Christinaki during Florida's win over Kentucky on Jan. 31, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida women’s basketball flourishing in fourth quarter

By Alejandro López | Nov. 21, 2016

A short bench makes for some long games — just ask the Florida Gators women’s basketball team.

Meggie Dougherty Howard shoots the ball during Florida's 6-0 win over Alabama on Oct. 20, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Seniors class leaves impressive legacy for UF soccer team

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 21, 2016

As time expired at Dizney Stadium on Sunday afternoon, the Gators saw their hopes of an NCAA title evaporate at the hands of Auburn, which defeated Florida 3-1.

Florida guard Canyon Barry (24) drives to the basket over Belmont forward Amanze Egekeze (32) and guard Dylan Windler (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Nov/ 21, 2016. (Andres Leiva/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Barry leads Florida basketball past Belmont

By Matt Brannon | Nov. 21, 2016

Even with his Hall of Fame father in attendance, Canyon Barry didn’t start the game.

Austin Appleby runs during Florida's 20-7 win over South Carolina on Nov. 12, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Appleby takes over, leads UF through season's final stretch

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 21, 2016

Austin Appleby knew there were no guarantees when he came to Florida.

UF outside hitter Carli Snyder racked up double-digit kills and eight digs in UF's four-set win over Texas A&M on Wednesday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Missouri snaps Florida's 12-match winning streak

By Skyler Lebron | Nov. 20, 2016

No. 5 Florida travelled to Columbia, Missouri, aiming to tighten its grip on the Southeastern Conference title with a victory over the No. 25 Missouri Tigers.

Devin Robinson looks to shoot during Florida's win against Ole Miss on Feb. 9, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators looking to defend three-point line vs. Belmont

By Matt Brannon | Nov. 20, 2016

With less than two minutes left against St. Bonaventure, the Gators had seen their 15-point lead evaporate as the Bonnies tied the game with a three-point play.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during Florida's 5-2 win over Iowa State on Aug. 19 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida soccer knocked out of NCAA Tournament

By Dylan Dixon | Nov. 20, 2016

Savannah Jordan collapsed to her knees and stared at the ground as the final seconds of the match ticked down on the game clock.

Austin Appleby, right, celebrates with Quincy Wilson after Florida's 16-10 win against LSU on Nov. 19, 2016, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

ATLANTA BOUND: Gators earn second straight berth in SEC title game

By IAN COHEN | Nov. 20, 2016

It would be difficult to overstate the magnitude of the moment.

Florida linebacker Kylan Johnson celebrates during UF's 16-10 win over LSU on Nov. 19, 2016.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Finally, the UF-LSU drama is over

By IAN COHEN | Nov. 19, 2016

BATON ROUGE, La. — One after the other, they ran off the sideline.

Jalen Tabor celebrates with fans after Florida's 16-10 win over LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Nov. 19, 2016.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida holds on in Death Valley in dramatic win

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 19, 2016

BATON ROUGE, La. — “Theirs but to do & die, into the valley of death rode the six hundred.”

UF forward Brooke Sharp shoots during Florida's 2-1 loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 10, 2015 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators advance to Sweet 16 after double-overtime thriller against Wisconsin

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 18, 2016

The golden goal came with less than four minutes in double overtime.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Picks Column: Week 12

Nov. 17, 2016

Site: Tiger Stadium (cap: 102,321)

Taylor Tubbs races in the Southeastern Conference Championships on Nov. 1, 2013, on the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

UF Cross Country season comes to a close

By Mark Stine | Nov. 17, 2016

The UF Cross Country team’s season came to an end on Nov. 11 in Tallahassee at the NCAA South Regional Championship. Both the men and women’s teams finished outside of the top two, which would have directly qualified them to nationals.

UF coach Amanda Butler claps during Florida's 53-45 win against LSU on Jan. 17, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Guards primed for major role in game versus Temple

By Alejandro López | Nov. 17, 2016

The Florida Gators women’s basketball team has been through this before.