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The SEC announced Monday it's delaying the start of men's and women's swimming and diving until October.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Florida men’s swim & dive places fourth at NCAA Championships

By Isabella Sanin | 6:38pm

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.

UF Women's Tennis player Talia Neilson-Gatenby returns the ball toward her opponent during the Florida Invitational on Jan. 11, 2025. (Credit: Kade Sowers)

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Short-handed Florida women’s tennis swept on the road by No. 10 Oklahoma

By Jeffrey Serber | 5:33pm

Beating a top 10 team on the road is a difficult task in itself. Having to do so with only five players, despite needing a minimum of six for a complete dual match, is even tougher.

Freshman and UF golf player Addison Klonowski plays at the Barbara Nicklaus Cup Day 1 on Oct. 7, 2024.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida women's golf team ends regular season with Chattanooga Classic win

By Brooke Bastedo | 4:41pm

Sophomore Ines Archer led the Florida women’s golf team to its fifth regular season win of the season in the Chattanooga Classic this weekend.

Florida freshman field athlete Alida Van Daalen winds up a discus throw at the Florida Relays Friday March 31, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Van Daalen’s return, Harris’s debut headline outdoor opener for Gators track and field

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Mar. 29

Florida athletes picked up nine event wins, including six in the field, in the team’s first taste of outdoor action. Alida van Daalen’s return to action was the standout performance.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida men’s tennis sees win streak end with loss to No. 17 Mississippi State

By Curan Ahern | Mar. 29

Florida men’s tennis came up short in a 5-2 loss to No. 17 Mississippi State, ending its four-game win streak in conference play.

Florida Gators attack Frannie Hahn (16) runs with the ball in a lacrosse game against Loyola Maryland in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

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Florida lacrosse wins Big 12 opener over UC Davis

By Max Bernstein | Mar. 29

After failing to record a point for the first time in her career on Wednesday, Florida lacrosse freshman attacker Clark Hamilton went on a tear Friday night.

UF Women's Tennis player Nikola Daubnerova prepares to hit a ball during the Florida Invitational on Jan. 11, 2025. (Credit: Kade Sowers)

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Noémie Oliveras grabs first conference win in Florida women’s tennis’ victory over Arkansas

By Jeffrey Serber | Mar. 28

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.

Gators men's tennis freshman Kevin Edengren hits a backhand shot in the team's match against The Citadel on Friday, January 19, 2024.

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Florida men’s tennis extends win streak to four with 5-2 victory over LSU

By Curan Ahern | Mar. 27

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.

Florida Gators attack Gianna Monaco (27) celebrates after scoring a goal in a lacrosse game against Loyola Maryland in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

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Gianna Monaco scores overtime winner to push Florida to fifth-straight victory

By Max Bernstein | Mar. 26

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.

A golfer tees off at Ironwood Golf Course on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

UF men’s golf sophomore wins the Schenkel Invitational after leading all three days

By Brooke Bastedo | Mar. 23

The Florida Gators arrived at the Schenkel Invitational looking to repeat as champions. Last year, the team won this tournament with 27-under.

Florida graduate student Axel Nefve swings his racket in the Gators' 6-1 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks Friday, March 24, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida men’s tennis trounces Vanderbilt in convincing sweep

By Curan Ahern | Mar. 23

“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.

Florida sophomore Alicia Dudeney reaches for the ball with her racket in the Gators' 4-1 victory against the Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

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Rachel Gailis and Alicia Dudeney’s upsets not enough in Florida women’s tennis loss to Vanderbilt

By Jeffrey Serber | Mar. 23

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.

Florida's swimming and diving program competed last week in the NCAA National Championships, finishing in 13th place.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Florida women’s swim & dive places sixth at NCAA Championship

By Isabella Sanin | Mar. 23

Bella Sims and Emma Weyant dominated in Florida’s sixth-place finish at the NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championship.

Florida sophomore Nate Bonetto and freshman Tanapatt Nirundorn compete in their doubles match during the Gators' men's tennis match game against the Arkansas Razorbacks Friday, March 24, 2023.

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Florida men’s tennis defeats Ole Miss in 4-3 thriller

By Curan Ahern | Mar. 21

Oliveras swings during the Gators' match against the FIU Panthers on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Linder Stadium at Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville, FL / UAA Communications photo by Lorenzo Vasquez

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Florida women’s tennis can’t complete comeback against Missouri

By Jeffrey Serber | Mar. 21

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.

Theresa Bragg (25) plays against Navy on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025.

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Nine-goal second quarter helps No. 8 Florida win its fourth-straight match

By Max Bernstein | Mar. 20

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.

Florida senior Jasmine Moore competes in the long jump during the Razorback Invitational Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas / Photo by Anna Carrington

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Charlton’s fourth-place finish highlights NCAA Indoor Championships for Gators

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Mar. 17

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

UF Women's Tennis players line the court during the Florida Invitational on Jan. 11, 2025. (Credit: Kade Sowers)

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Florida men’s tennis shuts down Arkansas

By Curan Ahern | Mar. 15

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.

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Monaco and Hamilton’s five-goal days help No. 6 Florida rout Mercer

By Max Bernstein | Mar. 15

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

UF Women's Tennis player Talia Neilson-Gatenby returns the ball during the Florida Invitational on Jan. 11, 2025. (Credit: Kade Sowers)

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida women’s tennis dominates Mississippi State to secure first conference road win

By Jeffrey Serber | Mar. 14

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.