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Savannah Jordan battles for the ball during Florida’s 3-0 victory against Alabama on Sept. 20 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida falls at home to South Carolina 2-1 in double overtime

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Oct. 4, 2013

The set piece is Florida's worst enemy.

Savannah Jordan (left) battles for the ball during Florida’s 3-0 victory against Alabama on Sept. 20.

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Freshman hoping to help Gators rebound

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Oct. 3, 2013

After a 1-0 loss to Missouri on Sunday, Savannah Jordan just wants to focus on the rest of the schedule.

Jillian Graff (21) dribbles past Alabama’s Abby Lutzenkirchen (33) during Florida’s 3-0 victory against Alabama on Sept. 20 at James G. Pressly Stadium. Graff has one goal this season.

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Junior forward producing for Florida despite limited role

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Oct. 1, 2013

Jillian Graff has proved that she does not need to be a starter to score.

Lauren Silver kicks the ball during Florida’s 2-0 victory against Minnesota on Sept. 13 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Outside backs providing offensive spark for Gators in SEC play

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 30, 2013

The Gators’ outside backs are fueling their offense in Southeastern Conference play.

Pamela Begic battles for the ball during Florida’s 2-0 win against Oklahoma State on Sept. 8 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida shut out, suffers first SEC loss during weekend finale

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 29, 2013

Although Pamela Begic tried to spark a rally for UF in the second half, Florida could not come back against Missouri.

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Jordan scores 11th goal of 2013 to power UF past Ole Miss

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 28, 2013

It took only four minutes and 32 seconds for Savannah Jordan to break through Mississippi’s defense.

Savannah Jordan shoots on goal during Florida’s 3-0 victory against Alabama on Sept. 20 at James G. Pressly Stadium. The freshman forward leads the Gators with 10 goals this season.

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Freshman forward critical to UF’s road success

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 26, 2013

In Savannah Jordan, the Gators trust.

Lauren Silver dribbles the ball during Florida’s 3-0 victory against Alabama on Friday at James G. Pressly Stadium. The junior defender recorded four assists during the Gators’ first seven games this season.

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Junior defender proving capable on both ends of field for Gators

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 24, 2013

Lauren Silver runs the ball wide.

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Alumni weekend gives UF freshmen chance to learn

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 23, 2013

Alumni weekend provided something greater than just the bond of being a Gator.

Liz Slattery heads the ball during Florida’s Southeastern Conference opener, a 3-0 victory against Alabama on Friday at James G. Pressly Stadium. UF’s freshmen have 15 of the Gators’ 21 goals this season.

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Freshmen scoring effort overwhelms Alabama in SEC opener

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 22, 2013

Liz Slattery is the latest freshman to make an impact for the Gators.

Freshman forward Savannah Jordan (10) eludes two Oregon State defenders in Florida's 3-1 win on Aug. 23 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Jordan scores two goals as Gators drop Crimson Tide 3-0

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 20, 2013

Savannah Jordan just needed one touch.

Savannah Jordan (right) dribbles past Oregon State’s Kathryn Baker on Aug. 25 at James G. Pressly Stadium. Jordan scored three times during the game.

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Jordan ready to lead Florida into SEC opener against Alabama

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 19, 2013

Savannah Jordan finds strength through adversity.

Freshman midfielder Pamela Begic (below) poses with sophomore defender Brooke Smith (above) during a practice Tuesday. Begic has scored two goals for UF this season.

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Freshman midfielder’s decision to cut hair helps Gators bond

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 17, 2013

Pamela Begic’s hair is gone.

Savannah Jordan battles for the ball during Florida’s 2-0 win against Minnesota on Sept. 13 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Junior midfielder showing timely touch for Florida

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 16, 2013

Havana Solaun is no stranger to comebacks.

Havana Solaun (19) fights for the ball during Florida’s 2-0 win against Oklahoma State on Sept. 6 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Gators miss on last-second chance, tie Bulls in Tampa

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 15, 2013

With fewer than 30 seconds left to win the game, Pamela Begic had a choice.

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Jordan scores two goals as Florida cruises past Minnesota 2-0

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 13, 2013

It took Savannah Jordan more than 60 minutes to find her way past Minnesota’s back line, and when she did, the result was positive for UF.

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Gators preparing to face two unbeaten opponents this weekend

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 12, 2013

Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week Pamela Begic is already making an impact for the Florida offense this season.

Annie Speese attempts a shot during Florida’s 2-0 win against Oklahoma State on Sunday at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Junior midfielders sparking UF

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 9, 2013

Midfielders Havana Solaun and Annie Speese’s chemistry bodes well for Florida’s offense.

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Junior nets pair of goals to help Florida beat Oklahoma State

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 8, 2013

With freshman Savannah Jordan’s quick start to the season, Havana Solaun faded into the supporting cast of Florida’s offense.

Freshman midfielder Pamela Begic (left) dribbles during Florida’s 3-0 loss to Florida State on Aug. 31 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida drubs Oklahoma 3-0 in first ever match between both teams

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 6, 2013

The misty weather and an hour-long rain delay didn’t seem to faze Pamela Begic on the field in the Gators’ first ever meeting with the Sooners.