Gator Women’s Tennis Rolls On At NCAA’s, Monday Sports News And Notes…

The Florida women’s tennis team stays alive in its quest for a third straight national title, Gator baseball readies for postseason play and more in our Monday Sports News and Notes…

** The Florida women’s tennis team beat Cal 4-2 Sunday to advance in the NCAA Tournament; UF plays Stanford today at 6pm.  The Gators are going for a third straight national title.

** The Gator baseball team gears up for postseason play as it begins play in the SEC Tournament Tuesday against Texas A&M, a team UF has not played this year.   Florida is 29-27 on the year as it tries to win games to improve its NCAA Regional chances.

** The San Antonio Spurs rip the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals.   The Eastern Conference final between Miami and Indiana gets underway Wednesday.

** In MLB news, Tampa Bay pitcher Matt Moore improves his record to 8-0 as the Rays beat Baltimore 3-1 for a series sweep.  The Rays have won 9 of their last 11 games.  The Rays visit Toronto tonight.

** Miami breaks a seven game losing streak with a 2-1 win over Arizona.  The Marlins will host Philadelphia tonight.

** And the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 as the Braves open a two and a half game lead over Washington in the NL East.  The Braves open a home series with Minnesota tonight.

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