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Taylor Tomlinson putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational at UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Women’s golf team takes second place in New Orleans

By Morgan McMullen | Feb. 21, 2017

The Gators operated with a marathon mindset on Monday.

UF's Sam Horsfield swings during the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 18, 2017, at the Mark Bostic Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Men's golf team begins prep for Las Vegas tournament

By Justin Ahlum | Feb. 21, 2017

When the Gators return to Las Vegas in a few weeks, it won’t be a chance to gamble and hit the strip.

UF shortstop Sophia Reynoso bats during Florida's 9-3 win over Northwestern State on Feb. 17, 2017, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

‘Savvy’ freshman shortstop leading Florida’s infield

By Cassie Amundson | Feb. 21, 2017

On Monday afternoon, coach Tim Walton received a phone call from Sophia Reynoso.

UF gymnast Claire Boyce performs a routine during Florida's win over Auburn on Jan. 27, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

'I was in too much pain': Injury ends UF gymnast's career

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 21, 2017

The Gators will be without their sole senior for the rest of the season.

UF forward Devin Robinson looks to pass during Florida's 81-66 win against South Carolina on Feb. 21, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida offense bounces back as Gators manhandle 'Cocks

By Ray Boone | Feb. 21, 2017

Nearly midway through the second half and with Florida holding onto a thinning lead, the ball started with Canyon Barry in the left corner.

UF pitcher Michael Byrne sticks his tongue out during Florida's 5-4 win against William & Mary on Feb. 17, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Bullpen melts down in baseball team's loss to Jacksonville

By Patrick Pinak | Feb. 21, 2017

Everything was lined up.

Alfredo Perez hits a backhand during Florida's 4-2 against UCLA on Feb. 5, 2017, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

No. 6 Gators flop at ITA National Team Indoor Championships

By Mark Stine | Feb. 20, 2017

Florida faced three ranked opponents over the weekend in the ITA National Team Indoor Championships.

UF forward Haley Lorenzen attempts a jump shot during Florida's 57-53 win against Arkansas on Feb. 9, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators missing forward Lorenzen

By Dylan Dixon | Feb. 20, 2017

For the first time this season, Haley Lorenzen was not in the starting lineup for Florida when it tipped off against the Kentucky Wildcats.

UF gymnast Kennedy Baker hugs teammate Alicia Boren and celebrates with teammates during Florida's win over Auburn on Friday night in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

UF battling back under uncertain circumstances

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 20, 2017

Midway through her beam routine, Kennedy Baker wobbled.

Kevarrius Hayes (13) plays defense in UF's 71-62 win against Texas A&M on Feb. 11 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Column: With Egbunu out, Florida’s season is done

By IAN COHEN | Feb. 20, 2017

This will be an unpopular column.

UF head coach Kevin O'Sullivan speaks with pitcher Brady Singer and catcher Mike Rivera during Florida's 8-1 win against William & Mary on Feb. 18, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida facing adjustments heading into today’s game

By Patrick Pinak | Feb. 20, 2017

Three weeks before his team’s season opener, Kevin O’Sullivan sat on the bench inside the first base dugout at McKethan Stadium and spoke to reporters.

UF guard Canyon Barry dribbles during Florida's 71-62 win over Texas A&M on Feb. 11, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida filling holes before South Carolina

By Matt Brannon | Feb. 20, 2017

No. 13 Florida doesn’t feel like a team that’s won eight games in a row.

UF's Ingrid Neel hits a backhand during Florida's 4-2 win against Oklahoma State on Feb. 18, 2017, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Women's tennis fends off Stanford and Oklahoma State

By Spencer Thompson | Feb. 19, 2017

As Belinda Woolcock stared down her opponent, she slowly raised her arm to serve. With the deciding point against No. 5 Stanford on the line, a packed crowd at the Ring Tennis Complex held its breath.

UF guard Delicia Washington looks to pass during Florida's 84-75 loss to Ole Miss on Feb. 6, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators drop another conference game

By Dylan Dixon | Feb. 19, 2017

As Alyssa Rice ripped down an offensive board over a swarm of bodies and kicked it out to Makayla Epps on the perimeter, a look of despair spread across the faces of Florida’s bench.

UF swimmer Caeleb Dressel slaps hands with a teammate during Florida's 183-117 win against Tennessee on Jan. 28, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Men’s team captures fifth-straight SEC title; women’s team finish seventh

By Sean Denison | Feb. 19, 2017

With enough medals to fill a trophy case, Caeleb Dressel has grown accustomed to winning throughout his young swimming career.

UF's Alejandro Tosti stares at the ground during the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 18, 2017, at the Mark Bostic Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Arkansas sweeps Suntrust as Gators come up short at home

By Justin Ahlum | Feb. 19, 2017

Gordon Neale smashed his club into the mulch.

UF pitcher Aleshia Ocasio throws a pitch during Florida's 9-3 win against Northwestern State on Feb. 17, 2017, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators get watered-down win to close Aquafina Invitational

By Skyler Lebron | Feb. 19, 2017

One day removed from suffering its first loss of the 2017 season, the Florida softball team entered its Aquafina Invitational finale looking for a strong performance against Florida International.

Florida forward Kevarrius Hayes (13) dunks the ball over Texas A&M center Tyler Davis (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Ron Irby)

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Without Egbunu, UF finding ‘different ways to win’

By Matt Brannon | Feb. 19, 2017

I.J. Ready went straight for Florida’s weakness.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Washington. The Cavaliers won 140-135 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: Earth is flat, obviously, you idiot

By Matt Brannon | Feb. 19, 2017

Kyrie Irving, NBA superstar, said he believes Earth is flat, and now everyone on God’s green disk is losing their minds.

UF outfielder Austin Langworthy connects with a pitch during Florida's 8-1 win over William & Mary on Feb. 18, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators rout William and Mary to complete sweep

By Ethan Bauer | Feb. 19, 2017

Ryan Hall reacted immediately, sprinting toward the wall the moment the ball left Austin Langworthy’s bat.