Sha Brooks and Marshae Dotson had that look in their eyes - the one that says they're not going to be denied.
In a four-day 2009 SEC Championship meet that came down to the very last relay, the No. 5 UF women won their 17th SEC crown, the first since 2002, after edging out second-place finisher Auburn and third-place Georgia. The win for the Gators was the third-closest competition in SEC history, UF with 744 points, Auburn with 730.5 and Georgia with 725. On the men's side, the No. 8 Gators claimed second place (626) at the 2009 league meet for the eighth-consecutive year to the men's team from Auburn (880.5).
The No. 11 UF men's tennis team continued its dominance over in-state rivals with a 5-2 win against Miami on Sunday.
Clayton Pisani had not scored a run, and Mike Mooney had not recorded a hit all series against No. 23 Louisville. Then came the bottom of the ninth Sunday.
For the UF softball team, the difference between a win and a loss might be the difference between facing great pitching and the best pitching.
The UF softball team's journey to California was more than just a chance to play some of the top teams in the country. It gave many Gators originally from the Golden State an opportunity to shine in front of their families and friends.
Two straight UF losses snowballed to three in a hurry Thursday night.
Please excuse Patrick Keating. He gets a little emotional.
Following UF's win against Alabama on Wednesday night, coach Billy Donovan defended his team's effort this season.
No disrespect to the Saints, but the Gators are facing quality opponents a little bit earlier this year.
With another outstanding season, Matt den Dekker could be on his way to a professional baseball future.
Brandon McArthur's hair is longer now, long enough to hide the painful memories underneath.
Conventional wisdom says, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
The Santa Fe College women's basketball team needed a savior in Wednesday's game against rival Central Florida Community College, and they found one in sophomore forward Nichelle Glover.
Gators fans may be in for a treat tonight at 7 at the O'Connell Center when UF hosts No. 8 Alabama.
Much like a baby learning how to walk, the inexperienced UF women's golf team stumbled to the ground in its first event of the season.
There's no place like home.
Josh Adams had little idea what position he would play for most of last season, as he split time between six positions.
The Gators are tired of chasing the past.
Home will be a welcome sight for Sha Brooks and Marshae Dotson.
Solutions by The State News
