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Karolina Vlckova (right) celebrates with coach Emily Glaser during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Florida to compete at NCAA Championship

By Alfredo Morales | May 20, 2016

A historic season is coming to a close for Florida this weekend.

Diego Hidalgo returns a serve during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gators set to face SMU in Round of 16 on Friday

By Dylan Dixon | May 20, 2016

The Florida men’s tennis team hasn’t reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship in over a decade.

UF coach Roland Thornqvist talks with Brianna Morgan during Florida's 4-0 win against Maryland on Jan. 25, 2015, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida falls to Stanford in NCAA Round of 16

By Jake Dreilinger | May 20, 2016

It came down to one match.

Brooke Austin hits an open-stance backhand during Florida women's tennis' 4-0 win against Elon on Jan. 24, 2015, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida to face Stanford in Round of 16

By Jake Dreilinger | May 18, 2016

Nearly three months ago, Florida met Stanford in a road match to close out the non-conference schedule.

Alejandro Tosti putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational on UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Florida falls to second place in final round of NCAA Regionals

By Ray Boone | May 18, 2016

The Florida men’s golf team didn’t get what it came for at the NCAA Regional Championship in Kohler, Wisconsin.

Alejandro Tosti follows through on a swing at the 2016 SunTrust Gator Invitational at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Men’s golf in lead after Round 2 of NCAA Regionals

By Ray Boone | May 18, 2016

After Round 1 of the NCAA Regional Championship in Kohler, Wisconsin, Florida men’s golf coach J.C. Deacon said his team gave a few shots back to the field toward the end of the round.

UF's Kourtney Keegan hits a forehand during Florida's 6-1 win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida advances to Round of 16 with pair of weekend wins

By Jake Dreilinger | May 16, 2016

The Gators left Gainesville in dominating fashion, finishing play at the Ring Tennis Complex undefeated this season.

Kyra Jefferson runs during the 2016 Pepsi Florida Relays on April 1, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida’s injuries contribute to disappointing SEC Championship Result

By Lauren Staff | May 16, 2016

For the second time this season, Florida’s All-American, Olympic-hopeful laden roster was embarrassingly defeated at the Southeastern Conference Championship.

UF men's tennis coach Bryan Shelton looks on during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida yet to experience success in NCAAs under Shelton

By Dylan Dixon | May 16, 2016

Bryan Shelton is no stranger to postseason success.

Ryan Orr swings during Day 1 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 14, 2015, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Gators tied for lead after Round 1 of NCAA Regionals

By Ray Boone | May 16, 2016

On a day in which the weather was mild, the scoring was hot for the Florida men's golf team.

Angela Flister (left) hugs Aniya Flanagan (right) after Florida was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament at Donald R. Dizney Stadium on Sunday.

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Season ends in disappointment for No. 2 Florida lacrosse team

By Kyle Brutman | May 16, 2016

UF's Kourtney Keegan hits the ball during Florida's 6-1 win over USF on Jan. 27 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Keegan clinches to send Florida to Tulsa

By Jake Dreilinger | May 16, 2016

Only needing one more point to advance to the next round, the Gators turned to their veteran experience to get the job done.

Sam Horsfield lines up a shot to start the third round of the SunTrust Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at UF's Mark Bostic Golf Course.

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Florida men's golf looking to continue success at NCAA Regionals

By Ray Boone | May 15, 2016

The last time the Florida men’s golf team competed, the Gators battled a tough golf course and even tougher conditions on their way to a tie for third at the Southeastern Conference Championship.

Mollie Stevens (17) runs toward the net during Florida's win against San Diego State last season at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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UF lacrosse upset in second round of NCAA Tournament

By Kyle Brutman | May 15, 2016

The No. 2 Florida lacrosse team was close to clinching its fourth NCAA Quarterfinal appearance in program history. Instead, one of UF’s most promising campaigns came to a surprising end Sunday afternoon.

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Gators leave room for improvement in final day of SEC Outdoor Championship

By Lauren Staff | May 14, 2016

Florida entered the final day of the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championship with the opportunity to make a move to the top of the leaderboard.

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Florida women's tennis advances to NCAA Round of 16

By Jake Dreilinger | May 14, 2016

Only needing one more point to advance to the next round, the Gators turned to their veteran experience to get the job done.

Alfredo Perez returns a ball during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida defeats UNF in first round of NCAA Championships

By Dylan Dixon | May 14, 2016

Following its victory over Georgia in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Championship nearly three weeks ago, the Florida men’s tennis team looked to continue its momentum this weekend in the first round of the NCAA Championships.

UF coach Mike Holloway smiles as he talks with his team during the 2016 Florida Relays at the Percy Beard Track.

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Multz, Johnson set PR’s on day two of SEC Outdoor Championship

By Lauren Staff | May 14, 2016

Led by Mark Mutz and Amber Johnson, the Gators capped off Saturday’s competition at the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championship on a positive note.

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Gators sweep South Carolina State, move on to face Syracuse

By Jake Dreilinger | May 13, 2016

The No. 1 Gators entered Friday’s match against South Carolina State as the Southeastern Conference Tournament champions and fresh off a two week stretch with no games.

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Gators start play in NCAA Tournament on Friday

By Jake Dreilinger | May 11, 2016

After winning both the Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament titles, the No. 1 Florida women’s tennis team is exactly where it wants to be.