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UF freshman tennis player Talia Neilson-Gatenby talks about her childhood.

Florida women’s tennis sees trouble in doubles and success in singles

By Jeffrey Serber | Jan. 12

The Florida Women’s Tennis team started its spring season at the Florida Invitational, going 0-4 in doubles and 9-0 in singles.

The Florida Gators women’s volleyball team celebrates a point during the second set of its game against the Georgia Southern Eagles on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Florida advances to Sweet 16 over Kansas in five set thriller

By Max Bernstein | Dec. 7

The Florida Gators volleyball team celebrate after bringing home a 3-0 win against No. 5 Minnesota on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023.

Florida advances to second round of NCAA tournament after NC State sweep

By Shaine Davison | Dec. 6

The burden of professional aspirations: A freshman’s path to UF women’s tennis

By Noah White | Dec. 5

UF coach Mary Wise smiles during Florida's 3-0 win against Florida A&M on Sept. 15, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

Florida named No. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament

By Max Bernstein | Dec. 1

Florida Gators outside hitter/right side hitter Kennedy Martin (18) celebrates a kill during the Gators’ match vs. the UCF Knights at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Saturday, Nov 23, 2024.

Florida volleyball’s Jaela Auguste named SEC Freshman of the Year

By Shaine Davison | Dec. 1

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The Florida Gators volleyball team celebrates a point vs. the UCF Knights at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Saturday, Nov 23, 2024.

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Florida upset by rival Georgia in regular season finale

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 30

In its final regular season match of the regular season, Florida volleyball fell short in a four-set defeat against Georgia.

Florida Gators outside hitter/right side hitter Kennedy Martin (18) prepares to serve the ball during the Gators’ match vs. the UCF Knights at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Saturday, Nov 23, 2024.

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South Carolina defeats No. 18 Florida, marking first Gamecocks season sweep since 1986

By Shaine Davison | Nov. 27

South Carolina beat Florida in Columbia, ending a 10-game winning streak for the Gators.

Alicia Dudeney plays against Ole Miss on March 31, 2024.

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Florida women’s tennis concludes Fall season in NCAA Tournament semifinals

By Noah White | Nov. 23

Throughout Saturday afternoon, Florida junior Rachel Gailis and senior Alicia Dudeney traded points against the No. 3 Virginia senior pair of Elaine Chervinsky and Melodie Collard.

Florida Gators libero Elli McKissock (23) laughs with Florida Gators outside hitter Isabel Martin (17) after a timeout during the thrid set of the Gators’ match vs. the UCF Knights at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Saturday, Nov 23, 2024.

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Florida defeats Central Florida in last home match of season

By Shaine Davison | Nov. 23

Florida volleyball (21-5) honored its six seniors before playing its last home game of the 2024-2025 season where they beat its in-state opponent UCF (9-16) in four sets.

Runners start the women's race during the 2021 Mountain Dew Invitational in Gainesville, Florida on Sept. 11, 2021

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Florida women’s cross country finishes season strong at NCAA Championship

By Rae Weinstein | Nov. 23

The event saw 31 schools competing with a total of 254 runners on the course. Eight Gators traveled to Madison: freshmen Reagan Gilmore and Gabrielle Schmidt; juniors Hilda Olemomoi, Beth Morley, Caroline Wells and Tia Wilson; and seniors Allison Wilson and Liina Winborn.

Freshman Conor Gesing dives in the Gators meet against Florida State, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

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Florida swim and dive sweeps Georgia Invite

By Jackson Colding | Nov. 22

The Gators head into the winter break with a sweep over notable conference opponents, such as Georgia, Alabama, LSU and Missouri.

The Gators volleyball team celebrates during the third set in their 3-2 victory against the Sacramento State Hornets Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

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Florida defeats Auburn with strong performance from Kennedy Martin

By Shaine Davison | Nov. 20

Florida (20-5, 11-3 SEC) emerged victorious in the fourth set Wednesday night against Auburn (14-11, 4-10 SEC).

Jeremy Jin (left) and Aidan Kim (right) deliver a 6-1 rout in a doubles match against Citadel, Jan. 19, 2024.

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Florida falls in first round of NCAA Individual Tennis Championships

By Carston Handy | Nov. 20

The Florida men’s tennis traveled to Waco, Texas, to participate in the NCAA Division I Individual Tennis Championships this week. The Gators were represented by three players: sophomore Jeremy Jin, sophomore Henry Jefferson and junior Tanapatt Nirundorn.

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Knights, Eagles and Gators: An uncommon college tennis tour around Florida

By Carston Handy | Nov. 18

JanMagnus Johnson’s collegiate career began at UCF. However, he didn’t compete in UCF's 2019 Fall season, as he found it difficult to adjust to college life, he said. Johnson then transferred to FGCU before making one final pit stop at UF.

Freshman outsider hitter Kennedy Martin hits the ball in the Gators' 3-0 loss to the Auburn Tigers on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

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Kennedy Martin’s career night leads No. 21 Florida to eighth-straight win

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 16

Martin’s career night propelled the No. 22 Gators (19-5, 10-3 SEC) to their win over No. 25 Missouri (18-6, 9-3 SEC), marking UF’s eighth-straight victory.

Florida cross country revealed its five-meet 2021 schedule on Wednesday.

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Gators women’s cross country advances to NCAA Championship

By Rae Weinstein | Nov. 15

The Florida men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the NCAA South Regional at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee Friday. A combined 214 runners from 31 schools competed in the women’s race with the men’s race including 26 schools with 179 runners.

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier patrols the field during pregame warmups at Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

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Florida football gearing up for big weekend of visits for its 2025 recruiting class

By Chandler Hawkes | Nov. 14

With college football's early signing period approaching and head coach Billy Napier’s return in 2025 confirmed, here's an update on the status of Florida's recruiting class.

Florida Gators setter Alexis Stucky (5) sets the ball during the team’s 3-0 sweep over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

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No. 22 Florida cruises to seventh straight win with sweep over Alabama

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 10

The all-around effort helped catapult No. 22 Florida (18-5, 9-3 SEC) to a sweep against Alabama (10-12, 2-9 SEC), giving the Gators their seventh consecutive win.

Jeremy Jin celebrates after winning a point for UF during a match against UCF on Feb. 19. at Linder Stadium.

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Jeremy Jin cruises to three victories at ITA Sectionals, earns NCAA Championship bid

By Carston Handy | Nov. 9

Cheers of joy rang out over the court as Florida sophomore Jeremy Jin won his qualifying match at the men's Intercollegiate Tennis Association Sectionals in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday. Jin was the only Gator to represent UF at the tournament. The ITA Sectionals is one of the key qualification tournaments for the NCAA Singles Tournament, which takes place in Waco, Texas, from Nov. 19-24.