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Making Waves Around The Globe: Melissa Cowen’s Inspiring Story to Gator Swimming

To celebrate International Education Week, WRUF is publishing profiles of UF student-athletes all week. Some kids find a sport they are good at quickly. Melissa Cowen learned early on she was not just good at swimming, she excelled at it. By high school, she was breaking national records and creating …

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Gator Volleyball Sweeps LSU

Volleyball

The number 21 Florida volleyball team (15-7) took down LSU (10-13) in straight sets Friday night in a convincing home win. The Gators snap their three game losing streak (Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky) with the win that ends their four-game home stint at Exactech Arena. https://twitter.com/GatorsVB/status/1723152500457713768 Gators Dominant From the Start …

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FEATURE: Netherlands Native van Daalen Feels at Home at Florida Ahead of Sophomore Season

To celebrate International Education Week, WRUF is publishing profiles of UF student-athletes all week. Alida van Daalen arrived at the University of Florida in January 2023, ready for a new chapter of her life. Within the next six months, she became an SEC champion, earned multiple awards and etched her …

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Former Gator Jacob Young Talks Recent Move to MLB

Jacob Young

Former Gators baseball outfielder Jacob Young was drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2021 and was called up to the majors in August. Young discussed his experiences in the MLB so far on Sports Scene. https://twitter.com/Nationals/status/1695501793478762750 From High-A to the Major Leagues The news about Young’s promotion to the majors …

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Florida Women’s Basketball Defeats Ospreys

Florida Women’s Basketball took care of business Monday night against North Florida. The Gators defeated the Ospreys 82-65 after leading the entire game. Power in the Paint Florida made a statement early on against North Florida down low. 24 of the Gator’s 32 points in the first half were in …

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Gators Men’s Basketball Returns for 2023-24 Season in Orange & Blue Game

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In celebration of the return of college basketball, the Gators men’s basketball Orange & Blue scrimmage game took place Thursday night in the O’Dome. As well as the scrimmage game, there were three-point and dunk contests held. This new Gators roster will feature some familiar faces as well as some …

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Gators Women’s Hoops Dominate Florida Southern in Exhibition Game

The Florida Gators Women’s Basketball team saw their first action of the 2023-2024 season Wednesday night in an exhibition game against Florida Southern. The Gators took care of business at home and beat the Mocs 93-43. Gators win the exhibition✅#GoGators | Presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/bqMoj87mMm — Gators Women’s Basketball (@GatorsWBK) …

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Florida Receiver Ricky Pearsall Previews Florida-Georgia Game

The Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs face off Saturday for the annual Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville. Gators standout wide receiver Ricky Pearsall talked about the big game this weekend. It's Florida-Georgia Game Week!#GoGators | #jOURney pic.twitter.com/z6I1Cp1gfB — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) October 23, 2023 Offense The Gators put up their …

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