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Florida Falls 3-0 at No. 2 Vanderbilt
Florida Gators Florida Gators 6-5-3, 2-3-2 Florida lost 3-0 Thursday at No. 2 Vanderbilt. [Photo: Carly Mackler] Florida Falls 3-0 at No. 2 Vanderbilt Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Soccer NASHVILLE, Tenn. — No. 2 Vanderbilt scored three goals in a span of less than six minutes late in the first half to defeat Florida 3-0 Thursday night in front of a Vanderbilt Soccer Complex-record crowd of 1,880. The win was Vanderbilt's first over Florida in Nashville since the Gators' inaugural season in 1995.
Gators Open 2027 at Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad
Florida Gators Kayla DiCello (above) and the rest of the Gators open the 2027 season at the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad that airs live on ABC Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. [Photo: Hannah White] Gators Open 2027 at Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Gymnastics GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida gymnastics opens its 2027 season against familiar championship contenders when the Gators face Oklahoma, LSU and UCLA at the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad on Saturday, Jan.
Gator Ties on the World Stage: Blakely, Caylor in Rotterdam
Florida Gators The U.S. takes a team picture at 2026 World Championships podium trainng. Two with Gator ties - Dulcy Caylor (second from left) and Skye Blakely (third from left) - are in Rotterdam, Netherlands, for the competition that starts Sunday, Oct. 18. [Photo: USA Gymnastics] Gator Ties on the World Stage: Blakely, Caylor in Rotterdam Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Gymnastics GAINESVILLE, Fla.
Florida Faces Road Tests at No. 2 Vanderbilt, Arkansas
Florida Gators Fayetteville, AR 2:30 p.m. Senior captains Kyra Taylor (left) and Zoe Main show support versus Alabama. Florida closes SEC road play at No. 2 Vanderbilt on Thursday and defending conference champion Arkansas on Sunday. [Photo: Gabriel Gonzalez] Florida Faces Road Tests at No. 2 Vanderbilt, Arkansas Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla.
Lael Hill Earns Top Drawer Soccer National Team of the Week Honors
Florida Gators Lael Hill earned a spot on the Oct. 13 Top Drawer Soccer National Team of the Week after providing the assist on the game-winning goal versus No. 5 Alabama. [Photo: Erika Brown] Lael Hill Earns Top Drawer Soccer National Team of the Week Honors Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida freshman defender Lael Hill (Windermere, Fla.) earned a spot on the TopDrawerSoccer.com National Team of the Week after helping the Gators shut out No. 5 Alabama 1-0 on Oct. 8.
Lena Bailey is SEC Offensive Player of the Week
Florida Gators Lena Bailey is the third Gator to earn Southeastern Conference Player of the Week honors in 2026. [Photo by Erika Brown] Lena Bailey is SEC Offensive Player of the Week Monday, October 12, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida senior Lena Bailey earned Southeastern Conference Soccer Offensive Player of the Week honors after her goal with 93 seconds remaining lifted the Gators to a 1-0 victory over No. 5 Alabama on Oct. 8.
Gators Athletics 2026 Hall of Fame Class Inducted Tonight
Together, the eight inductees account for national championships, NCAA titles, SEC and ALC crowns and some of the most memorable performances in Florida Athletics history. 2026 Florida Hall of Fame Class: The F Club Committee chooses UF Athletic Hall of Fame inductees based on three categories: Gator Greats, Distinguished Letterwinners and Honorary Letterwinners. The 2026 class is composed of eight Gator Greats.
Bailey’s Late Goal Lifts Florida Past No. 5 Alabama, 1-0
Florida Gators Florida Gators 6-4-3, 2-2-2 Lena Bailey (right with headband) celebrates with the Gators her game-winning goal Thursday versus No. 5 Alabama. Bailey’s Late Goal Lifts Florida Past No. 5 Alabama, 1-0 Thursday, October 8, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Senior Lena Bailey scored on an angled shot in the 89th minute to lift Florida to a 1-0 win over No. 5 Alabama on a soggy Thursday night at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
Florida Falls to LSU 2-1.
Florida Gators Florida Gators 5-4-3, 1-2-2 Louisiana State 3-8-2, 1-3-1 Zoe Main scored first, but Ava Galligan’s two goals lifted the Tigers past the Gators 2-1 Friday. Florida Falls to LSU 2-1. Friday, October 2, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Zoe Main gave Florida an early lead, but Ava Galligan scored twice to lift LSU to a 2-1 win Friday night at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
World Stage, Gator Ties: Blakely and Caylor Head to Rotterdam
Florida Gators Florida junior Skye Blakely (above) earns her fourth World Championships berth; signee Dulcy Caylor joins the U.S. delegation as the traveling replacement athlete. [Photo: Lloyd Smith] World Stage, Gator Ties: Blakely and Caylor Head to Rotterdam Thursday, October 1, 2026 | Gymnastics GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Skye Blakely is headed back to the world stage — and another athlete with Gator ties is making the trip.
Florida Opens October at Home Against LSU
Florida Gators Florida returns home to play host to LSU on Friday. Match time is set for 6 p.m. at the Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Florida Opens October at Home Against LSU Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | Soccer Friday, Oct. 2 versus LSU (2-8-2, 0-3-1 SEC) Time/Site: 6 p.m. at Donald R.
Florida, Texas Play to 1-1 Draw in Gainesville
Florida Gators Florida Gators 4-3-3, 0-1-2 Zoe Main (#7) rushes over to the Gator bench to celebrate her free kick goal Thursday versus Texas. [Photo: Ethan Caruso) Florida, Texas Play to 1-1 Draw in Gainesville Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Zoe Main scored on a second-half free kick as Florida and Texas soccer played to a 1-1 draw Thursday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. The Gators outshot the Longhorns 18-5, including 14-1 after halftime.
Florida Faces Pair of Lone Star State Foes
Florida Gators College Station, TX 3 p.m. Florida faces the SEC's Lone Star State opponents this week. First, Texas visits Dizney Stadium on Thursday and then UF travels to College Station to face Texas A&M. [Photo: Maddie Washburn] Florida Faces Pair of Lone Star State Foes Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Soccer The weekend continues a stretch of three consecutive matches against teams led by first-year head coaches, including Florida's Nick Zimmerman.
Paris Next Stop for Danie Ferris
Florida Gators Danie Ferris returns to elite competition at the Paris World Challenge Cup this weekend. [Photo: Hannah White] Paris Next Stop for Danie Ferris Monday, September 21, 2026 | Gymnastics GAINESVILLE, Fla. — From Gainesville to Paris, Danie Ferris is taking her gymnastics international. Florida's rising senior heads to the City of Light this week to compete for Morocco at the Paris World Challenge Cup, Sept. 26-27 at Accor Arena. Ferris in Paris? It has a nice ring to it.
Florida, Mississippi State Play to 2-2 Draw
Florida Gators Florida Gators 4-3-2, 0-1-1 Mississippi State 7-1-1, 1-0-1 Florida 0 2 2 Mississippi St. 1 1 2 Kyra Taylor (#3) celebrates her tying goal with the Gators Friday. Florida and Mississippi State played to a 2-2 draw in Starkville, Miss. [Photo: Maddie Washburn] Florida, Mississippi State Play to 2-2 Draw Friday, September 18, 2026 | Soccer STARKVILLE, Miss.
Mercer Law to host 9th annual Lauren Giddings 5K benefiting bar prep scholarships
Mercer University School of Law’s Association of Women Law Students will host the 9th annual Lauren Giddings 5K on Oct. 10, at Amerson River Park, 2551 North Pierce Drive in Macon. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the race starts at 11 a.m. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate, and children and pets are encouraged to join the event. Registration is $25 per runner, or $35 for registration that includes a T-shirt. Walk-up registration will be available on race day.
Florida Continues SEC Road Action Friday at Mississippi State
Florida Gators Florida continues season-opening road play Friday in the Magnolia State when the Gators face Mississippi State. [Photo: Paul Fong] Florida Continues SEC Road Action Friday at Mississippi State Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida soccer (4-3-1, 0-1-0 SEC) continues season opening Southeastern Conference road play Friday evening at Mississippi State (7-1-0, 1-0-0 SEC). Friday, Sept.
Georgia Court of Appeals holds oral arguments at Mercer School of Law
Vice Chief Judge Elizabeth Gobeil, Presiding Judge Stephen Louis A. Dillard and Judge Trea Pipkin. Photo by Maggie Reimer. Mercer University School of Law hosted the Third Division of the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia in the Bell Jones Courtroom on Sept. 9 as the court continues its mission of community outreach with offsite oral arguments. Presiding Judge Stephen Louis A. Dillard was joined by fellow panel members Vice Chief Judge Elizabeth Gobeil and Judge Trea Pipkin.
No. 23 Florida Falls 1-0 at No. 19 South Carolina
Florida Gators Florida Gators 4-3-1, 0-1-0 South Carolina 7-1-0, 1-0-0 Florida 0 0 0 South Carolina 1 0 1 Gators outshoot Gamecocks 15-10 but can't find equalizer in SEC opener. No. 23 Florida Falls 1-0 at No. 19 South Carolina Thursday, September 10, 2026 | Soccer South Carolina's Reese Slater scored the match's only goal in the 40th minute. Autumn Cayelli's shot was deflected, sending the ball across the box to Slater, who finished from 12 yards.
Gators Unveil 2027 Gymnastics Schedule
Florida Gators Chomping along with the Gator floor routines is just part of the fun of attending Florida gymnastics meets. Lock in your tickets now for the 2027 season. [Photo: Paul Fong] Gators Unveil 2027 Gymnastics Schedule Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | Gymnastics Check out Florida's 2027 schedule below and make plans to be there when the lights go up, the music starts and the Gators take the floor. Season tickets are on sale now.
No. 23 Florida Opens SEC Play Thursday at No. T19 South Carolina
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – No. 23 Florida soccer (4-2-1, 0-0-0 SEC) opens Southeastern Conference action with two consecutive road matches, beginning Thursday evening at No. T19 South Carolina. SEC action begins this week, with each program playing one match Thursday or Friday Thursday, Sept. 10 at No. T19 South Carolina Time/Site: 7 p.m. at Eugene E.
No. 21 Florida Falls 2-1 to No. 5 Wake Forest
Florida Gators Florida Gators 4-2-1, 0-0-0 The Gators celebrate with Tatum Borman (center) after she scored the tying goal Sunday versus No. 5 Wake Forest. The Deacons scored on a penalty kick in the 80th minute to take a 2-1 win. No. 21 Florida Falls 2-1 to No. 5 Wake Forest Sunday, September 6, 2026 | Soccer Sophomore Tatum Borman scored Florida's equalizer in the 58th minute, netting her first goal of the season before a crowd of 1,098 in the Gators' nonconference finale.
No. 21 Florida Tops Youngstown State 2-0 on Senior Night
Florida Gators Florida Gators 4-1-1, 0-0-0 Youngstown State 0-5-1, 0-0-0 Youngstown St. 0 0 0 Florida 1 1 2 The entire Gator team joined the 10 players celebrated at the post-match Senior Night ceremony. The Gators used goals from two seniors - Zoe Main and Hannah Jibril - to win 2-0 Thursday over Youngstown State. No. 21 Florida Tops Youngstown State 2-0 on Senior Night Thursday, September 3, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla.
Mercer Law receives top national honor for Student Bar Association
Mercer Law School's 2026-2027 Student Bar Association officers and board of governors. Photo by Maggie Reimer Mercer School of Law’s Student Bar Association has been named the 2026 American Bar Association Law Student Division’s Student Bar Association of the Year, the organization’s highest national honor for student bar associations. Mercer Law is the only law school in the nation selected for the award this year.
Gators Set for Senior Night, Top-Five Test at Dizney
Florida Gators Florida's 10-member senior class will be honored at Thursday's match versus Youngstown State. Then No. 21 Florida plays host to No. 5 Wake Forest Sunday at noon. Front row (from left): Kelsey Smith, Emma Duval, Montelene Dymond, Kyra Taylor, Zoe Main. Back row: Jayden Emmanuel, Lena Bailey, Hannah Jibril, Avery Upton and Paris Bice. Gators Set for Senior Night, Top-Five Test at Dizney Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla.
Danie Ferris Competes in Taranto Mediterranean Games
Danie Ferris represent Morocco today at the Taranto Mediterranean Games. Danie Ferris Competes in Taranto Mediterranean Games Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Gymnastics Florida rising senior gymnast Danie Ferris made her elite gymnastics debut Sunday at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, representing Morocco, her mother's home country. Ferris competed in the all-around, marking her first competition on all four events since her club gymnastics career.
No. 20 Florida and Florida Atlantic Tie 1-1
Florida Gators Florida Gators 3-1-1, 0-0-0 Florida Atlantic 1-2-2, 0-0-0 Florida 0 1 1 Fla. Atlantic 0 1 1 Addy Hess (right) celebrates her goal with Kyra Taylor Sunday. Florida and Florida Atlantic tied 1-1 in Boca Raton, Fla. [Photo: Paul Fong] No. 20 Florida and Florida Atlantic Tie 1-1 Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Soccer Sunday's Scoring HESS ➕1️⃣ 🎥 ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/PtE5aBtlpG — Gators Soccer (@GatorsSoccer) August 30, 2026 BOCA RATON, Fla.
Florida’s Kyra Taylor is IWSOC National Player of the Week
Florida Gators Kyra Taylor picks up her second national honor for last week's play today, as she is the IWSOC National Player of the Week. [Photo: Noah Wyatt] Florida’s Kyra Taylor is IWSOC National Player of the Week Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida senior forward Kyra Taylor added another national honor to her growing list of accolades Thursday. The Intercollegiate Women's Soccer Organization for Coaches (IWSOC) named Taylor its National Player of the Week for Aug.
No. 20 Florida Rolls Past Jacksonville 6-0
Florida Gators Florida Gators 3-1-0, 0-0-0 Jacksonville 0 0 0 Florida 2 4 6 Lena Bailey (with headband) celebrates her second goal in Florida's 6-0 win over Jacksonville with Sophia Sindelar (#17) and Emma Duval. No. 20 Florida Rolls Past Jacksonville 6-0 Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Soccer The Gators defeated Jacksonville 6-0 Thursday evening at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
Gators Earn WCGA Scholastic All-America Honors
Florida Gators Sixteen Gators earned Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) Scholastic All-America honors. Gators Earn WCGA Scholastic All-America Honors Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Gymnastics Florida recorded a 3.6989 team grade point average for the 2025-26 academic year. Three Gators – Alyssa Arana, Danie Ferris and Riley McCusker – recorded perfect 4.0 GPAs for the academic year.
Florida Closes August with Two In-State Rivals
Florida Gators Courtney Hogan (#16) and the rest of the No. 20 Gators look forward to playing at Dizney Stadium again Thursday versus Jacksonville, Then the Gators head south to face Florida Atlantic on Sunday. Florida Closes August with Two In-State Rivals Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. – No. 20 Florida soccer (2-1, 0-0 SEC) closes August action with a pair of matches against in-state opponents. The Gators wrap up a three-match homestand Thursday, Aug.
Florida Returns to United Soccer Coaches Top 25
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Following a pair of wins, including a 3-1 victory over defending NCAA champion Florida State, the Gators returned to the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 at No. 20 in the Week 2 poll. The ranking marks Florida's first appearance in the coaches poll since the third week of the 2020 season. The Gators went 81 consecutive polls without appearing in the Top 25. Florida's return also carries a bit of program symmetry.
Kyra Taylor is TopDrawerSoccer National Player of the Week
Florida Gators Kyra Taylor is TopDrawerSoccer's National Player of the Week. Kyra Taylor is TopDrawerSoccer National Player of the Week Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The honors continue to roll in for Florida senior forward Kyra Taylor. Taylor was named the TopDrawerSoccer.com National Player of the Week on Tuesday, a day after earning Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Kyra Taylor and Jayden Emmanuel Claim SEC Soccer Player of the Week Awards
Florida Gators A pair of Gators claim Southeastern Conference Player of the Week honors - Jayden Emmanuel (left, Defensive) and Kyra Taylor (Offensive). [Photos by Audrey Djuricich] Kyra Taylor and Jayden Emmanuel Claim SEC Soccer Player of the Week Awards Monday, August 24, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla.
Gators Knock Off Defending Champion No. 3 Florida State
Florida Gators Gators Knock Off Defending Champion No. 3 Florida State Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Soccer The victory is Florida's first against a top-10 opponent since a 3-2 win against No. 1 Stanford on Aug. 25, 2017. It also marks the Gators' first victory against the defending NCAA champion since defeating Florida State 3-2 on Aug. 30, 2015. The win is the first against a ranked opponent for Florida head coach Nick Zimmerman and came in his third match leading the Gators.
Johnston's Strike Lifts Florida Past Coastal Carolina in Home Opener
Florida Gators Florida Gators 1-1-0, 0-0-0 Coastal Carolina 1-1-0, 0-0-0 Coastal Carolina 2 0 2 Florida 2 1 3 Kyra Taylor celebrates with teammates one of her two goals in Thursday's home opener, as the Gators defeated Coastal Carolina 3-2.
Weather Delays Coastal Carolina at Florida Soccer Match
Florida Gators Weather in the area will delay the start of tonight's Coastal Carolina at Florida soccer match. Weather Delays Coastal Carolina at Florida Soccer Match Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Soccer Tonight's Florida vs. Coastal Carolina soccer match has been delayed due to weather. A new start time will be announced once conditions allow the teams to begin warm-ups. Wednesday, August 19 Friday, August 14 Wednesday, August 12 Wednesday, August 12
Soccer 2026 Home Promotions Schedule
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Diz is the place to be for Gators Soccer in 2026! All regular-season matches at Donald R. Dizney Stadium are free to attend, making a night or afternoon at The Diz a great outing for Gator fans of all ages. And the fun doesn't stop at the final whistle! Meet the Gators at the bottom of The Diz stands after the match for autographs.
Danie Ferris Heads to Italy for Taranto Mediterranean Games
Danie Ferris steps up to Elite competition for the Taranto Mediterranean Games. [Photo: Hannah White] Danie Ferris Heads to Italy for Taranto Mediterranean Games Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Gymnastics GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida rising senior gymnast Danie Ferris is taking her talents to the international stage. Ferris will make her elite gymnastics debut later this month at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, where she will represent Morocco, her mother's home country.
Gators Start 2026 Home Action versus Coastal Carolina and No. T3 Florida State
Florida Gators Gator soccer opens home action Thursday evening versus Coastal Carolina and then longtime rival and No. T3 Florida State comes to Dizney Stadium Sunday afternoon. [Photo: John Chapman] Gators Start 2026 Home Action versus Coastal Carolina and No. T3 Florida State Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida soccer opens its 2026 home slate with three consecutive matches at Donald R. Dizney Stadium, beginning Thursday at 6:30 p.m. against Coastal Carolina.
Florida Soccer Drops Opener 4-3 at UCF
Florida Gators Florida Gators 0-1-0, 0-0-0 Florida lost 4-3 at UCF Thursday in its season opener. Florida Soccer Drops Opener 4-3 at UCF Thursday, August 13, 2026 | Soccer Weather Delays Start of Season Heavy rain and lightning delayed the start of tonight's match by an hour and five minutes. Once play began, no other interruptions impacted the match. Tonight's Scoring: It didn't take long for the Gators to get on the board after the delayed start.
Florida Soccer Starts Season Thursday at UCF
Florida Gators Florida celebrates a goal (above) n the final exhibition of the preseason last Saturday versus FIU. The 2026 season gets started Thursday at UCF. Florida Soccer Starts Season Thursday at UCF Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. - A new era of Florida soccer begins Thursday, Aug. 13, when the Gators make the short trip to Orlando to face UCF in the first match under Head Coach Nick Zimmerman. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at the UCF Soccer Complex.
Five Gators on SEC Soccer Watchlists
Florida Gators Five Gators on the 2026 SEC Soccer Preseason Watchlist (from left) - Hannah Jibril, Zoe Main, Paloma Peña, Adia Symmonds, Kyra Taylor Five Gators on SEC Soccer Watchlists Monday, August 10, 2026 | Soccer The Southeastern Conference named five Florida players among the 75 selected to its annual preseason watchlist. Gators on SEC Preseason Watchlist: Hannah Jibril (D) – Glyndon, Md. 2025 All-SEC third-team selection as a junior with Mississippi State.
Three with Gators Ties Named to U.S. Senior National Team
Florida Gators A trio with Gators ties earned berths on the U.S. Senior National Team after the final day of competition at the Xfinity U.S. Championships - Skye Blakely (front row, far left), Simone Rose (front row, second from right) and Dulcy Caylor (back row, second from right). Three with Gators Ties Named to U.S. Senior National Team Sunday, August 9, 2026 | Gymnastics Rising Gator junior Skye Blakely and signees Dulcy Caylor and Simone Rose were named to the U.S. Senior National Team.
Florida Wins 7-1 over FIU to Close Exhibition Action
Florida Gators Florida International (Exhibition) Lena Bailey (above) celebrates her goal Saturday in Florida's 7-1 win over FIU to close exhibition play. Each of Florida's goals was scored by a different Gator. [Photo by Mia Tunon] Florida Wins 7-1 over FIU to Close Exhibition Action Saturday, August 8, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Seven goals. Seven different Gators.
Skye Blakely Tied for First after Day 1 of U.S. Gymnastics Championships
Florida Gators Skye Blakely returned to elite all-around competition for the first time since suffering a ruptured Achilles ahead of the 2024 Olympic Trials, tying for first with a 55.60 after the opening day of the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships. [Photo: Lloyd Smith] Skye Blakely Tied for First after Day 1 of U.S. Gymnastics Championships Friday, August 7, 2026 | Gymnastics PHOENIX, Ariz.
Saturday’s FIU at Florida Soccer Exhibition Now 3 PM Start
Florida Gators Florida International (Exhibition) Expected weather in the Gainesville area advances the start time for Saturday's exhibition with Florida International to 3 p.m. Saturday’s FIU at Florida Soccer Exhibition Now 3 PM Start Friday, August 7, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Due to expected weather in the Gainesville area, the start time for Saturday's exhibition match between Florida and Florida International is now 3 p.m. Florida vs. FIU Sat., Aug.
Commencement Weekend for Gator Student-Athletes
Florida Gators Several Gator student-athletes earn their degrees this weekend. Commencement Weekend for Gator Student-Athletes Friday, August 7, 2026 | General Summer commencement ceremonies begin Friday, Aug. 7 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 8. Gator Summer Grad Notes: One earned medals in each of the last two Olympics: Kieran Smith (2020 400m freestyle bronze; 2024 4x200m relay silver) GAINESVILLE, Fla.
Three Gator Soccer Grads this Weekend
Florida Gators Three Gator soccer players earn UF degrees Saturday. Three Gator Soccer Grads this Weekend Friday, August 7, 2026 | Soccer GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Three Gator soccer players –Charlotte McClure, Tatum O'Coyne and Kaela Standish – are among more than 3,100 who graduate with University of Florida degrees this summer.
Six All-American Gymnasts Graduate this Weekend
Florida Gators Florida's six summer graduates earned a combined 86 All-America honors and 46 perfect 10.0s. Six All-American Gymnasts Graduate this Weekend Friday, August 7, 2026 | Gymnastics GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An entire lineup of Florida All-American gymnasts become Gator graduates in University of Florida summer commencement ceremonies in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
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