After UNF win, Gators bid seniors farewell
Florida celebrated the achievements of 11 seniors before its final home meet January 22, 2021 | 4:05pm EST Each Gator was greeted with their coaches’ handshakes, a bouquet of flowers, a plaque and a round of applause. Photo by Faith Buckley | The Independent Florida Alligator
The orange-and-blue lane dividers, “Go, Gators!” chant and alligator floaty filled the pool with a sense of nostalgia.
Eleven graduating Gators were called up to the pool walkway Wednesday. Taylor Ault, Bettina Boszormenyi, Adrianna DeBoer, Gabby Hillis, Ashley McCool, Nikki Miller, Liz Watts and Emma Whitner were celebrated before the meet began.
Gators drown the Ospreys for 2-0 win record
Women’s swim team comes out on top against the Ospreys again UF walked away with a 176-74 victory over the Ospreys Wednesday. Photo by Faith Buckley | The Independent Florida Alligator
The 100-yard race began, and the passion dripped off the swimmers. The smell of chlorine wafted through the air of the Stephen O’Connell Center.
The Gators and UNF Ospreys anxiously awaited taking position atop the diving boards and fixated their thoughts on the nerve-racking sport they love so much. Fans radiated an irreplaceable energy through chants and call-outs, cheering on their favorite swimmers from the sideline. The race started, and drive and athleticism carried the course.