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Coach Tim Walton walks back to the dugout during Florida's 1-0 win over Florida Atlantic on May 17, 2015, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida softball suffers first loss of season

By Cassie Amunsdon | Feb. 19, 2017

The last time the Gators faced Maryland was in 2014.

Jonathan India (right) stands on third base during Florida's 5-4 win over the William and Mary Tribe on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators trounce William and Mary in second game of weekend series

By Ethan Bauer | Feb. 18, 2017

Before the ball found the back of JJ Schwarz’s glove, Brady Singer was already walking off the field. He knew the grounder he’d induced would end the inning and, presumably, his day on the mound.

Kelly Barnhill pitches during UF's doubleheader sweep of Jacksonville on Feb. 27, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators softball take down Rattlers and Demons

By Skyler Lebron | Feb. 18, 2017

Heading into the sixth inning of the second game of a doubleheader, the No. 1 Florida Softball team desperately needed a jolt on offense.

Alex Mcmurtry perfroms her bars routine against Georgia on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. The routine received a perfect 10.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

No. 3 Gators stumble their way to a win over No. 23 Arkansas

By Lauren Staff | Feb. 17, 2017

Something was off from the first tumbling pass.

Mike Rivera, right, congratulates Jonathan India after he scored the eventual game-winning run during Florida's 5-4 win over William and Mary on Feb. 17, 2017, at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida baseball squeaks by William and Mary in season opener

By Ethan Bauer | Feb. 17, 2017

When he heard the metallic ping of bat meeting ball, Deacon Liput didn’t think. He ran.

UF women’s tennis coach Roland Thornqvist smiles during introductions prior to Florida’s win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators women’s tennis hopes to maintain home winning streak

By Spencer Thompson | Feb. 16, 2017

For the Gators women’s tennis team, this is rivalry week. On Sunday, Florida will play one of its biggest challengers of the season.

UF guard Chris Chiozza drives the lane during Florida's 93-54 win over Missouri on Feb. 2, 2017, in the O'Connell Center. 
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SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Chris Chiozza is slowly but surely proving himself

By Ray Boone | Feb. 16, 2017

With the devastating news Gators basketball fans received Wednesday regarding starting center John Egbunu’s ACL tear, I want to talk about something positive for a change.

UF forward Ronni Williams dribbles during Florida's 74-67 loss to Missouri on Feb. 16, 2017, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Women's basketball loses to Missouri

By Dylan Dixon | Feb. 16, 2017

As Amber Smith’s jumper from behind the three-point arc effortlessly snuck through the bottom of the net late in the fourth quarter, Amanda Butler couldn’t contain her frustration any longer.