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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Greetings, Spring: Apply to be an Alligator columnist

Welcome back, Gators! Breaking news: It is about to be COLD in Gainesville. Like, seriously. Pull those hats and mittens out of retirement, and for those of you who rely on scooters as your main method of transportation — we are so sorry.


Senior center Patric Young exits the game Sunday night against Savannah State after eclipsing 1,000 career points in the second half. Young became the 50th Gators player to reach the milestone.
Sports

Young reaches milestone in rout over Savannah State

Patric Young stood at the free throw line with 9:44 left in the second half with 999 career points. With No. 13 Florida already up 61-24 against Savannah State, the most suspenseful part of Sunday afternoon’s game was whether Young would become the 50th Gator to score 1,000 career points.


Senior Patric Young comes down with a rebound over Memphis' Joe Jackson in Florida's 77-75 victory on Dec. 17. The Gators center finished with eight points and eight rebounds.
Sports

Florida escapes for second straight top-25 win

More than two weeks ago against FSU, Dorian Finney-Smith stood at the line with 1.3 seconds remaining with a chance to win the game for the Gators. Patric Young leaned in to give his teammate words of encouragement, which were enough for Finney-Smith to sink his final free throw.


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