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alligator.org > article > 2026 > 02 > gators-tennis-vs-fgcu

No. 23 Florida men’s tennis routs FGCU, remains undefeated against the Eagles - The Independent Florida Alligator

No. 23 Florida men’s tennis routs FGCU, remains undefeated against the Eagles - The Independent Florida Alligator2+ hour, 37+ min ago   (578+ words) In the day's most crucial matchup, Henry Jefferson claimed a 6-2, 6-2 singles win over Florida Gulf Coast University's Tanner Povey, leading the charge to the Gators' first victory since Jan. 24. Headlined by his 3-0 run across the middle game stretch, he secured…...

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alligator.org > article > 2026 > 02 > florida-michigan-softball-26

Opposite field hitting helps No. 6 Florida cruise to victory over Michigan - The Independent Florida Alligator

Opposite field hitting helps No. 6 Florida cruise to victory over Michigan - The Independent Florida Alligator3+ hour, 19+ min ago   (370+ words) In the first of two games on Saturday, Florida softball relied on opposite-field hitting, and the predominantly left-handed lineup delivered for the Gators. In front of a sell-out crowd on Day 3 of the USF-Rawlings Invitational, No. 6 Florida defeated Michigan 5-1. Junior…...

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alligator.org > article > 2026 > 02 > florida-wins-26-opener

Dominant pitching powers No. 6 Florida to opening-night win over Illinois State - The Independent Florida Alligator

Dominant pitching powers No. 6 Florida to opening-night win over Illinois State - The Independent Florida Alligator19+ hour, 3+ min ago   (479+ words) Looking to open the 2026 season off on the right foot, Florida turned to their ace: Keagan Rothrock. The junior took the mound and was in sparkling form. The preseason all-SEC selection pitched four innings and allowed zero hits while recording…...

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alligator.org > article > 2026 > 02 > uf-sea-golf-26

Kress, Turner lead Florida men’s golf to fourth-straight Sea Best win - The Independent Florida Alligator

Kress, Turner lead Florida men’s golf to fourth-straight Sea Best win - The Independent Florida Alligator3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (514+ words) The No. 5 Gators had their work cut out for them from the start of the Sea Best Invitational. With record-low temperatures in Atlantic Beach, Florida, on Monday morning, the tournament began at noon instead of its normal 8 to 9 a.m. window. Thus,…...

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alligator.org > article > 2026 > 02 > florida-softball-world-series-return-2026-season

Florida softball sets sights on World Series return ahead of 2026 season - The Independent Florida Alligator

Florida softball sets sights on World Series return ahead of 2026 season - The Independent Florida Alligator5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1543+ words) Coming off its second-straight Women's College World Series appearance, Florida softball will look to avenge last year's early exit in Oklahoma City. The Gators debuted at No. 10 on Softball America's preseason top-25 rankings. Head coach Tim Walton enters his 20th season…...

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alligator.org > article > 2026 > 01 > gators-mens-tennis-vs-fsu

Heartbreak at home as Florida suffers first loss to FSU - The Independent Florida Alligator

Heartbreak at home as Florida suffers first loss to FSU - The Independent Florida Alligator1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (700+ words) Florida's Tanapatt Nirundorn gets ready for an NCAA men's doubles tennis match against Florida State in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan 30, 2026. On a cold Friday night, the Gators got hot but were eventually extinguished by a tough Florida State squad. A…...

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alligator.org > article > 2026 > 01 > uf-mens-golf-preview-26

No. 5 Florida men’s golf nears spring play - The Independent Florida Alligator

No. 5 Florida men’s golf nears spring play - The Independent Florida Alligator1+ week, 1+ day ago   (463+ words) No. 5 Florida men's golf is coming into spring play hot. It finished first in its two most recent tournaments, tied for third in the Marquette Intercollegiate, second in the Fighting Illini Intercollegiate and 10th in the season-opening Sahalee Players Championship." The…...

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alligator.org > article > 2026 > 01 > emerson-hoyle-comeback-stronger

This Gator volleyball player's hardest season will make her comeback stronger - The Independent Florida Alligator

This Gator volleyball player's hardest season will make her comeback stronger - The Independent Florida Alligator1+ week, 2+ day ago   (867+ words) Run your own race." Emerson Hoyle's favorite mantra comes from the film "Secretariat." Four little words that sound almost too simple to carry much weight. And yet, they do. A mantra that has nothing to do with volleyball digs or…...

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alligator.org > article > 2026 > 01 > florida-vs-south-carolina-recap

Gators trounce South Carolina for biggest SEC road win in program history - The Independent Florida Alligator

Gators trounce South Carolina for biggest SEC road win in program history - The Independent Florida Alligator1+ week, 2+ day ago   (727+ words) Fresh off a nail-biting home defeat to Auburn on Saturday, the Florida Gators were out for vengeance Wednesday night. And the result was Gator dominance from all levels of the court. Up 12-8 with 11:01 to go in the first half, sophomore…...

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alligator.org > article > 2026 > 01 > florida-vs-south-carolina-preview

Florida v. South Carolina: How the Gators can bounce back and defeat the Gamecocks - The Independent Florida Alligator

Florida v. South Carolina: How the Gators can bounce back and defeat the Gamecocks - The Independent Florida Alligator1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1131+ words) No. 19 Florida is coming off a tough loss, falling 76-67 to Auburn Saturday in the O'Connell Center despite erasing a 15-point deficit, to hand the Gators their first home loss of the season. With that game in the past, UF (14-6, 5-2 SEC)…...