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Florida sophomore Erik Murphy and freshman Cody Larson were arrested early Sunday morning on third-degree felony burglary charges, according to the St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office.

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Shyatt inks five-year deal as Wyoming’s head coach

By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 31, 2011

After helping lead Florida back to the Elite Eight, Larry Shyatt is returning to his former home.

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The Gators Substandard: Women’s hoops becoming an oddity among UF sports

By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 30, 2011

Clearly defined or not, there is a standard of excellence encompassing Florida athletics.

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The Gators Substandard

By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 29, 2011

Florida women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler has made the goal of the program perfectly clear.

Florida senior center Vernon Macklin hangs his head after the Gators fell 74-71 in overtime to Butler on Saturday in New Orleans Arena. UF was one win away from the Final Four but couldn’t overcome the Bulldogs.

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Gators’ season ends just short of Final Four

By GREG LUCA< | Mar. 27, 2011

NEW ORLEANS — With 9:26 left in regulation, Florida held an 11-point lead, staring at a trip to the Final Four and a return to national prominence.

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Gators fall in OT, lose chance at Final Four

By GREG LUCA | Mar. 26, 2011

NEW ORLEANS— With 9:26 left in regulation, the Gators held an

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Florida, Butler square off with Final Four berth at stake

By GREG LUCA | Mar. 26, 2011

NEW ORLEANS— Although Butler is a rising mid-major from

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Gators squander 17-point lead in season-ending loss

By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 24, 2011

A perplexing season for the Florida women’s basketball team ended in a familiar and heartbreaking fashion Thursday night.

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Dreaming and Delivering: Parsons fulfills potential, continues to raise expectations

By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 23, 2011

When Chandler Parsons was in first grade, back at Highlands Elementary School, he had to draw a picture showing what he wanted to do when he grew up.

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UF excited to continue WNIT run

By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 23, 2011

Programs like Florida don’t aspire to simply make the postseason; they want to win NCAA titles. A trip to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament is merely a consolation prize.

BYU guard Jimmer Fredette, left, will lead the Cougars into tonight’s Sweet 16 showdown against Florida in New Orleans. Fredette leads the nation in scoring with 28.8 points per game.

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Gators look to stop elite scorer Fredette

By GREG LUCA< | Mar. 23, 2011

The Gators have faced dynamic scorers throughout the season, but none of them compare to what they will see tonight.

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Tyus stepping up intensity in final Tournament run

By GREG LUCA | Mar. 22, 2011

After an up-and-down season, Alex Tyus is focused on ending his career in style.

BYU's Jimmer Fredette, right, puts up a shot against Gonzaga's Robert Sacre, center, as Logan Magnusson looks on in the second half of a Southeast regional third round NCAA tournament college basketball game, Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Gators wary of threats beyond Fredette in rematch

By GREG LUCA | Mar. 21, 2011

Contrary to popular opinion, BYU is not a one-man team.

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Post players push Florida past FGCU in WNIT

By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 21, 2011

Florida showed Monday why there’s no substitute for size.

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Walker leads Florida past UCLA, into Sweet 16

By GREG LUCA | Mar. 20, 2011

TAMPA — After a year filled with clutch shots in big moments, there was little surprise when the Gators turned to Erving Walker with their season on the line.

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UF looking to stop FGCU’s outside shooting in WNIT

By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 20, 2011

Instead of cats and dogs or stacks of money, it will be raining three-pointers tonight in Fort Myers.