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FEATURE: A Glimpse into the Lives of RecSports Student Employees
The Department of Recreational Sports at the University of Florida employs more than 600 student employees to give themselves and other students a fun and safe place to play any sport imaginable. Keegan Ashbee is the coordinator for competitive sports at RecSports. In an interview from earlier this year, Ashbee …
Read More »IOC Hands Russia Major Ban for 2018 Winter Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that the Russian Olympic Committee will be suspended for the 2018 Winter games in Pyeongchang. The IOC cited “systematic manipulation of the anti-doping rules and system” as its reason for doing so. What Led To This Ruling The decision to ban Russia from …
Read More »Florida Faces Off Against Miami in Second Round
Florida won in three sets last night against a scrappy Alabama State team. While no one player was dominant, everyone contributed in some way. Carli Snyder and Paige Hammons both had 3 services aces each that were key in the win. Florida will look to find more advantages in small …
Read More »No. 2 Seed Florida Sweeps Alabama State In First Round
Florida walked out in their blue and white with all the confidence in the world. Looking like a team on a mission, you wouldn’t think they were making their 27th straight tournament appearance. No, instead they looked like a team possessed. Determined to let no one get in their way …
Read More »Gators Conclude Home Regular Season Schedule With Win Against Auburn
The third ranked Florida volleyball team beats Auburn in four games on Wednesday (24-1, 16-1 SEC) and it gets its 10th win in a row in the process. Auburn (15-11, 8-9 SEC) took the Gators to four sets in October. #GatorsWWin! What a match for @shainahjoseph — 13 kills and …
Read More »Gators Win Seventh Game In A Row, Defeating Razorbacks In Four Sets
The last time the Gators and Razorbacks faced each other in volleyball it was a tough battle until the end. Friday night’s game was very similar as the (17-9,7-7 SEC) Razorbacks took the (21-1, 13-1 SEC) Gators to four sets. Florida made the proper adjustments leading to a three sets to …
Read More »Around Gator Sports Weekend Preview
This weekend is packed with Florida Gator athletic events. Aside from Gator Football playing in the big rivalry game against the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday; there is also Gator Cross County, Men and Women’s Swimming and Diving, Volleyball and Baseball to be played. Gator Cross country Florida’s Men and Women’s Cross …
Read More »No. 3 Florida Gators Host In-State Rivals Florida State Seminoles
No. 3 Florida Gators plan to continue their fantastic start of the season when they host the Florida State Seminoles at the Fresh from Florida Sunshine Showdown. The Gators are still unbeaten this season. They have a 7-0 record, but three of their scheduled games were canceled due to Hurricane …
Read More »Northern Colorado-Florida Kickoff Moved to 12 P.M.
Florida’s game vs. Northern Colorado is officially rescheduled to 12 p.m. on Saturday, due to Hurricane Irma’s impending effects on the state of Florida. The new game time is meant to accommodate the storm and safety of both Florida residents and the visiting Northern Colorado football team. Here is the …
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