Slow start knocks Gators out of SEC Soccer Tourney
Nov. 6, 2009ORANGE BEACH, ALA. - Seven days can be a long time.
ORANGE BEACH, ALA. - Seven days can be a long time.
The No. 8 Florida soccer team had more opportunities, put more shots on goal and played tighter defense than Tennessee on Wednesday in its 1-0 double overtime win.
The No. 1 seed cleared its first test, albeit in a heart-stopping fashion.
The Southeastern Conference still revolves around Gainesville.
Barney found herself unmarked in the 20th minute, and her header from four yards out gave the Gators a 1-0 lead. UF never let South Carolina back into the game, winning 3-0. Florida needed the win to clinch its fourth straight Southeastern Conference title.
McKenzie Barney and Kat Williamson know all about last year's Southeastern Conference champions.
While members of the UF soccer team traveled to familiar Southeastern Conference destinations like Athens, Ga., and Knoxville, Tenn., Tricia Townsend was exploring Budapest.
The Gators are back in a familiar position.
The top of the Southeastern Conference is now muddled.
The view is unfamiliar, and it doesn't seem right.
The number on Tahnai Annis' back is not appropriate.
No travel plans are good travel plans for UF this season.
They're the most dynamic freshmen duo under one roof.
Ashlee Elliott is looking forward to "doing the Tebow."
The UF soccer team needed to regain respect.
Friday night's match gave the UF soccer team a chance to measure itself.
The fall from grace is swift and unforeseen.
Mississippi State beat Florida on Friday - just not on the scoreboard.