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Coach Rhonda Faehn hugs Kytra Hunter following Hunter's balance beam routine during Florida's win against Missouri on Friday in the O'Connell Center.

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UF gymnastics blows out Missouri

By GRAHAM HACK | Feb. 13, 2015

The two-time defending champions put the rest of the country on notice Friday night.

Rhonda Faehn watches her teammates compete during Florida's win against Georgia on Jan. 30.

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UF gymnastics thinking about the present, Missouri

By GRAHAM HACK | Feb. 12, 2015

Rhonda Faehn is looking ahead, even though she wants her team to remain focused on the present.

Rhonda Faehn congratulates freshman Ericha Fassbender following her balance beam routine during Florida's 197.60-196.95 win against Georgia on Jan. 30 in the O'Connell Center.

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Freshman gymnast dealing with adjustment to unfamiliar settings

By GRAHAM HACK | Feb. 11, 2015

Ericha Fassbender isn’t used to being in the spotlight, but she isn’t worried.

Alex McMurtry performs her balance beam routine during Florida's win against Georgia on Jan. 30.

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Freshmen providing quality performances early in careers

By GRAHAM HACK | Feb. 9, 2015

Transitioning into college is difficult for any 18-year-old student-athlete.

Ericha Fassbender performs on the balance beam during UF's win against Georgia.

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UF gymnastics tops Arkansas for first road victory

By GRAHAM HACK | Feb. 6, 2015

The Gators notched their first conference road win Friday night without relying on their usual stars.

Rachel Spicer performs a balance beam routine during Florida's win against Auburn on Friday in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida gymnastics heads to Arkansas, looks to senior for consistency

By GRAHAM HACK | Feb. 5, 2015

When the Gators need awe-inspiring, they rely on Kytra Hunter.

Kytra Hunter performs on the uneven parallel bars during Florida's 197.60-196.950 win against Georgia on Friday in the O'Connell Center.

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Kytra Hunter rallies team together

By GRAHAM HACK | Feb. 2, 2015

Last week, the Gators were motivated.

Bridgette Caquatto performs her floor exercise routine during UF's win against Auburn.

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UF gymnastics hosts Georgia, ready to move past ‘Bama loss

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 29, 2015

The Florida-Georgia rivalry runs deep, no matter if you’re talking football, foosball or finance class.

Freshman Alex McMurtry competes on the uneven parallel bars during Florida's win against Auburn on Friday in the O'Connell Center.

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Alex McMurtry producing for UF gymnastics despite back pain

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 27, 2015

Many gymnasts likely wish they had half the talent of Alex McMurtry.

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Alex McMurtry producing for UF gymnastics despite back pain

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 27, 2015

Many gymnasts likely wish they had half the talent of Alex McMurtry.

Kennedy Baker performs on the balance beam during Florida's 197.20-195.65 win against Auburn on Jan. 16 in the O'Connell Center.

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Faehn looking at UF gymnastics with glass-half-full mentality

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 26, 2015

If Rhonda Faehn were evaluating the contents of a glass half-filled with water, she would likely point out that the water vapor in the air-filled half means the glass is more than half-full.

Kytra Hunter performs her floor exercise during Florida's 197.200-195.650 win against Auburn on Jan. 16 in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida gymnastics stumbles in loss to Alabama

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 23, 2015

Rhonda Faehn is still winless in Tuscaloosa.

Claire Boyce competes on the balance beam during UF’s win against LSU on Feb. 21 in the O’Connell Center.

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UF gymnastics heads to Tuscaloosa for tough meet against ‘Bama

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 22, 2015

Florida coach Rhonda Faehn believes competing in big meets early in the year makes a team better by season’s end.

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Gators gymnastics focusing on team approach early in season

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 21, 2015

Gymnastics may be based on individual performances, but Florida coach Rhonda Faehn wants her team to continue to embrace the team concept.

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Kytra Hunter not satisfied with performance against Auburn

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 19, 2015

Perfection is hard to come by in gymnastics.

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McMurtry vaults to perfection as UF defeats Auburn

By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 16, 2015

Led by a breakout performance from freshman Alex McMurtry, No. 3 Florida (2-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) defeated No. 21 Auburn (1-1, 0-1 SEC) in the Gators’ home opener Friday night, 197.200-195.650.