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Florida volleyball dropped a 3-1 quarterfinal match to Tennessee in the SEC Tournament (27-25, 25-27, 22-25, 19-25) on Sunday at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Ga. The five seed Gators (15-11) historically dominated this tournament when it was previously around, winning a conference-most 12 titles, including the last one in 2005. They made it past 12-seed […] The post Florida Eliminated by Tennessee in SEC Volleyball Tournament appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Behind a heavy-hitting attack and a statement second set, the five seed Gators swept 12 seed Alabama to move on in the SEC Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Ga. The Gators (15-10) advanced to face No. 4 seed Tennessee (19-6) in the quarterfinal round Sunday at 2 p.m. ET (SEC Network). […] The post Gators Power Past Alabama in SEC Volleyball Tournament Opener appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida lost a longstanding streak in a 31-11 loss to No. 20 Tennessee on Saturday night. For the first time in 22 years, the Volunteers defeated the Gators in Gainesville. This historic rivalry was not much of a competition, as Florida was shut out in the first half but avoided snapping a scoring streak dating […] The post Florida’s 10-Game Swamp Streak vs. Tennessee Snapped appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Former Florida coach Urban Meyer, a two-time national champion with the Gators, will be inducted into the team’s ring of honor next season, the school announced during Saturday’s game against Tennessee in The Swamp. “I am truly honored and humbled to be selected for the Florida Football Ring of Honor,” Meyer said in a story […] The post Former Coach Urban Meyer To Join Florida Field Ring of Honor appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Few freshmen on Florida’s roster have made an impact like EDGE Jayden Woods. Right from the start, Woods was handed the keys to the car, took off running and never looked back — taking advantage of every opportunity that crossed his way. Arriving in the spring, everyone around the program took notice Woods might be […] The post Jayden Woods’ Rapid Climb in His Freshman Season at Florida appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The Miami Dolphins are riding a two-game win streak entering their bye week. The two additional Florida NFL squads remain in action in Week 12. There has been a shake up in the predictions standings between WRUF beat reporters Riley Orovitz and Dalton Sallengs. After tying the competition, Dalton predicted both the Dolphins and Jaguars […] The post NFL Week 12 Preview: Bucs Back on Primetime, Jags on Road appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

No. 10 Florida proved just how dominant its front court can be in an 80-45 demolition of Merrimack at the O’Connell Center on Friday. The game felt out of reach for Merrimack (2-4) since the tip. Florida (4-1) started the game on a 30-4 run, including a 21-0 burst in the middle of the first […] The post Florida’s Height Too Much For Merrimack in 80-45 Win appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida soccer’s Abby Gemma and Kai Tsakiris will participate in the U.S. Soccer U-20 International Training Camp in Spain. The pair of Gators are two of only seven college players invited and 20 players in the entire training group. The camp acts as preparation for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Vicky Jepson, the coach […] The post Florida Soccer Stars Tsakiris, Gemma Head To U.S. Soccer Training Camp appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida is back in The Swamp on Saturday for the first time since Oct. 18, just in time for a rivalry matchup with No. 20 Tennessee. The Gators walked away from their three-game road trip winless and interim coach Billy Gonzales is still yet to win a game. But while their 3-7 record eliminates them […] The post 5 Keys For Florida to Beat No. 20 Tennessee appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

As the Lane Kiffin saga continues, more rumors have begun to materialize. Kiffin’s representatives met with Florida’s athletic department Thursday, as reported by Swamp247. Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin was present at the meeting, per the report. The meeting comes amid Florida’s search for a new coach after the firing of Billy Napier. Kiffin, the […] The post Reports: Lane Kiffin Team Meets with Florida, Ole Miss appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.