Florida Gators athletics wins 200th SEC title

Florida Gators men’s golf captured the University of Florida’s 200th Southeastern Conference title on Sunday, setting a milestone for the school and athletic program.

Below is a portion of the official release sent out by UF’s University Athletic Association:

The Gator athletic program reached a milestone on Sunday afternoon which has been in the works since 1933. That was the year the first Southeastern Conference titles were awarded by the league which was established in December of 1932. Florida, one the 13 founding members of the SEC, waited until 1937 for the men’s swimming & diving program to claim the Gators’ first league title. When the men’s golf team title claimed the SEC title, Florida’s number of SEC team titles now stands at a league-leading 200.

“The 200th SEC title is a testament to the dedication and drive shown by Gator student-athletes and coaches over these many seasons. Every title is celebrated because winning a championship in any of the league’s sports is a truly an accomplishment because of the strength of the SEC,” UF Athletics Director Jeremy Foley said.