The 2025 NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships unfolded with a fierce intensity over four days in Federal Way, Washington. But for Florida, the meet represented the conclusion of a season defined by growth, determination and relentless competition. Every race and every dive mattered, as the Gators had their sights set on a top-five finish to cap their season on a high note.
Florida freshman Noémie Oliveras secured her first conference singles victory after dropping her first seven SEC matches in Florida’s dominant 6-1 victory over Arkansas.
After a dominant win over Arkansas, a dogfight at Ole Miss and a strong performance against Vanderbilt, the Florida men’s tennis team looked ready to take on anyone who stood in their way.
With just five seconds to go in overtime, UF junior attacker Gianna Monaco scored a game-winning goal to give No. 7 Florida lacrosse a 13-12 win over No. 15 Pennsylvania.
The Florida Gators arrived at the Schenkel Invitational looking to repeat as champions. Last year, the team won this tournament with 27-under.
“Go Gators” may not have been the sound that the Music City expected on a rainy Sunday afternoon, but that’s just what it got. Continuing its recent streak of dominance, Florida men’s tennis (11-7, 6-3 SEC) headed northeast to take on Vanderbilt (8-11, 1-8 SEC). The Gators ended up sweeping the Commodores 4-0 for their third-straight conference win by three or more points.
Despite pulling off upsets in courts one and two in singles, No. 22 Florida fell to No. 15 Vanderbilt 5-2 on Sunday, putting the Gators back under .500.
Bella Sims and Emma Weyant dominated in Florida’s sixth-place finish at the NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championship.
After winning three consecutive singles matches to tie things up at three, Florida’s comeback fell short in its dual match against Missouri at home, ending its three-game streak.
Behind a nine-goal second quarter and a four goal effort from junior midfielder Kaitlyn Davies, No. 8 Florida lacrosse stormed past No. 15 Clemson 16-10 to win its fourth-straight match.
It was anything but a typical championship meet for Florida, but Anthaya Charlton provided some familiarity with big points in the women’s long jump
Following two notable losses to conference opponents on the road last week, the Florida Gators men’s tennis team (9-7, 4-3 SEC) entered Saturday’s match with a business-like demeanor knowing that SEC competition was heating up.
No. 6 Florida exploded for a season-best 22 goals on Saturday, as junior attacker Gianna Monaco and freshman attacker Clark Hamilton both scored five in UF’s 22-9 victory over Mercer in Macon, Georgia
After taking a tough 4-0 loss at home to Texas A&M on Sunday, Florida bounced back and started its two-game road trip strong with a statement victory at Mississippi State.
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