Seniors pave way for Gators to overcome a two-point deficit
The No. 13 Gators find a way to close the regular season with a win
Sara Dahlstrom fires an forehead return against LSU Feb. 26
Before the athletes geared up to take the floor on Tuesday afternoon, South Carolina took the chance to celebrate their seniors who prepare to begin a new chapter. After the roses and framed photographs were distributed, the party rolled on into doubles play.
The South Carolina couples brought their broomsticks to sweep out what the Gators had to offer. Each matchup ended in a 6-3 score except for the second string battle with UF’s Ida Jarlskog and Layne Sleeth against Silvia Chinellato and Emma Shelton.
Bicknell breaks the deadlock to cap-off regular season
Both the No. 1 Gators and Bicknell finish the year with a perfect SEC record April 10, 2021 | 10:44am EDT
Blaise Bicknell s racket caught fire as he boasts a perfect SEC record this season. Courtesy of the UAA. Photo by Anissa Dimilta | The Independent Florida Alligator
The Florida Gators and their perfect SEC record came down to a 3-3 stalemate with South Carolina. Only one man who stood between sophomore Blaise Bicknell and his own perfect solo record: his name was Raphael Lambling.
The second-year athlete from Paris, France, tested every nerve of Bicknell as he stayed on his tail throughout their battle. After three sets, it came down to a final game with Bicknell up 30-15 a
Gators look to nail down 14 straight
No. 1 Florida returns home for the final regular-season match with Kentucky
Junior Sam Riffice eyes up his return against Auburn Feb. 21. Photo by Faith Buckley | The Independent Florida Alligator
After a match that ended a little too close for comfort Friday, the top-ranked Gators will now move on and start fresh against a new opponent: the Kentucky Wildcats.
The visiting Wildcats pack a heavier punch than what Vanderbilt brought to the table. The team, however. finds itself in a downward spiral after it dropped the last four of eight matches. In one last desperate attempt before the SEC Tournament, the Wildcats will look to pull off an upset.
Doubles struggle, seniors lead the comeback with singles skills
Vanderbilt tested the No. 15 Gators early but Florida prevails on senior day
Marlee Zein prepares a forehand return against LSU Feb. 26 Photo by Faith Buckley | The Independent Florida Alligator
The ball zoomed off the rackets of Florida duo Layne Sleeth and Ida Jarskog into Vandy’s Emma Kurtz and Marcella Cruz to ignite a chaotic final rally. The opponents did everything they could to break the cycle but the couples traded blows for more than ten rallies.
Finally, senior Jarlskog found the grand opportunity and punched in a final spike into Vanderbilt’s backcourt to put an end to the fight. The strategic placement gave the tandem a 6-2 win plus their teammates, McCartney Kessler and Marlee Zein, are gi
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