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Tampa Bay goalie Anders Lindback (39) makes a save as Montreal winger Max Pacioretty (67) looks for a rebound during Game 1 of their first-round playoff series in Tampa.

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Playoff hockey is worth watching

By GORDON STREISAND< | Apr. 16, 2014

Hockey is effing great. It’s full of cool stuff.

Kayla Lewis attempts a shot during Florida’s 81-76 loss against Missouri on Feb. 20 in the O’Connell Center. Lewis will be the Gators’ only senior on the team’s roster next year.

EMILY COCHRANE<

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Seniors hand over team’s reins to redshirt junior Lewis

By GORDON STREISAND< | Apr. 1, 2014

This season, a small, quick, offensive-minded Florida team made its way to the second round of the NCAA Tournament despite having only eight players for much of the way.

Lily Svete drives to the lane during Florida’s 75-67 win against Alabama on Jan. 30 in the O’Connell Center. Svete’s last game was Florida’s 81-63 loss to Penn State on Tuesday.

JORDAN MCPHERSON

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Florida overcomes low expectations despite tourney loss

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 26, 2014

Like a game in the NCAA Tournament, this season was “do-or-die” for coach Amanda Butler.

Kayla Lewis (22) attempts a shot during Florida’s loss to Missouri on Feb. 20 in the O’Connell Center.

EMILY COCHRANE<

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Penn State defeats Florida in second round of NCAA Tournament

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 25, 2014

A season defined by exceeded expectations ended Tuesday night in University Park, Penn.

Kayla Lewis drives down the court during Florida’s 81-76 loss against Missouri on Feb. 20 in the O’Connell Center.

JORDAN MCPHERSON

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Florida to face Penn State in second round of NCAA Tournament

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 24, 2014

The last time Florida made it to the NCAA Tournament, it fell in the second round to then-No. 1 Baylor.

Cassie Peoples drives down the court during Florida’s 81-76 loss to Missouri on Feb. 20 in the O’Connell Center.

JORDAN MCPHERSON

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Florida wins tourney opener

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 23, 2014

A double-digit deficit in the second half with the season on the line did not phase the Gators on Sunday afternoon.

Jaterra Bonds looks to pass the ball during Florida’s 81-76 loss against Missouri on Feb. 20 in the O’Connell Center. UF will start the NCAA Tournament against Dayton on Sunday.

EMILY COCHRANE<

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UF looks for NCAA redemption

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 19, 2014

A momentary sense of relief washed over the Gators on Monday night.

JORDAN MCPHERSON

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Gators get berth in Tournament

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 17, 2014

After a quick two-game stretch in as many days at this year’s Southeastern Conference Tournament, the Gators got some much needed time off heading into the NCAA Tournament.

Cassie Peoples drives to the net during Florida’s loss to Missouri on Feb. 20 in the O’Connell Center. Peoples averaged 8.9 points per game at the SEC Tournament.

JORDAN MCPHERSON

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Florida falls to Kentucky in conference tournament

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 9, 2014

After two games in as many days, fifth-seeded Florida was bounced from the Southeastern Conference Tournament by No. 12 Kentucky on Friday following a strong showing against Mississippi State on Thursday.

Kayla Lewis drives toward the net during Florida’s win against Georgia on Jan. 19 in the O’Connell Center.

William A. England

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Florida knocked out of SEC Tournament

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 8, 2014

On Friday, the third time was the charm for Kentucky.