Sports - The Independent Florida Alligator

Jalen Tabor records a one-handed interception during Florida's 34-10 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Johnson’s Journal: Success in turnover battle key to Gators win over Commodores

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Nov. 9, 2014

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vernon Hargreaves III was worried about the cold before the game started. His Tampa blood isn’t thick enough for an autumn evening in the Tennessee hills. Thankfully for Florida, its ballhawks flew around and heated the Gators on a chilly evening, charging them to a 34-10 victory against Vanderbilt.

Billy Donovan looks on from the bench during the 2014 SEC Tournament in Atlanta.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Notebook: Younger Billy Donovan following in father's footsteps, wants to pursue coaching career

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 9, 2014

Billy Donovan’s son, also named Billy Donovan, could soon follow in his father’s footsteps.

Elliot Orkin returns a ball during the Florida Invitational at UF's Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators finish successful Fall season at Florida Invitational

By Mary Francis | Nov. 9, 2014

The Gators ended their fall season with mostly wins as they stepped off their home courts in the Florida Invitational on Sunday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

UF men's swim team defeats Minnesota, women fall to Gophers

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Nov. 9, 2014

For the Florida swimming and diving teams this weekend, it was bittersweet as the No. 5 ranked men’s squad (3-1, 2-1 Southeastern conference) defeated Minnesota by a score of 167-125. However the No. 11 ranked Gators women’s team (3-2, 3-1 SEC) fell to the No. 10 ranked Gophers 183-117.

Treon Harris attempts a pass during Florida's 34-10 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

FREE REIN: Treon Harris excels in Florida's win against Vanderbilt

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 8, 2014

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After losing to Vanderbilt last season for the first time since 1988, Florida was ready for revenge.

Mackenzie Dagostino sets the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Alabama on Friday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Dagostino, Holston lead UF volleyball to sweep over 'Bama

By IAN COHEN | Nov. 7, 2014

Florida could taste the victory.

Brianna Morgan swings at the ball during Florida’s 4-0 win against Harvard on Jan. 26 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Austin impresses on Day 1 of National Indoors

By Mary Francis | Nov. 6, 2014

Freshman Brooke Austin was the only successful Gator in singles at the USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships Thursday.

Libero Holly Pole (30) prepares to dig a ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Missouri in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball faces tough home match against Alabama

By EDEN OTERO | Nov. 6, 2014

Florida volleyball looks to stay unbeaten in Southeastern Conference play when it takes on Alabama (19-5, 7-3 SEC) tonight at 7 in the O’Connell Center.

Vernon Hargreaves III makes a tackle during Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Picks Column: Vanderbilt

Nov. 6, 2014

Site: Vanderbilt Stadium (Cap. 40,550)

Eli Carter dribbles the ball down the court during Florida's 79-70 win against Barry in an exhibition game on Thursday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Carter excels in exhibition win against Barry

By ERICA HERNANDEZ | Nov. 6, 2014

They may be the reigning Southeastern Conference Champions, but the 2014-15 Florida basketball team isn’t its predecessor.

Florida coach Will Muschamp looks down the field during Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida heads to Vanderbilt with season still on the line

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 6, 2014

Will Muschamp has seen a fair share of streaks snapped during his tenure at Florida.

Annie Speese (13) dribbles the ball down the field during Florida's 2-0 win against South Florida on Sunday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Speese scored both of UF's goals.

SPORTS | SOCCER

No. 2 seed Florida soccer upset in first SEC Tournament match

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Nov. 5, 2014

Losing a game in penalty kicks is hard enough.

In this Oct. 27, 2012, file photo, South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore (21) rushes up field after taking the hand off from quarterback Connor Shaw, back, during an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Columbia, S.C.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Johnson’s Journal: Lattimore retiring is a loss for the sports world

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Nov. 5, 2014

The game of football is cruel by design. Run as fast as you can and collide with the person in the other color shirt. Take him down by any means necessary at times.

Billy Donovan looks down the court during Florida's win against Missouri during the 2014 SEC Tournament in Atlanta.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida begins season tonight with exhibition against Barry

By ERICA HERNANDEZ | Nov. 5, 2014

The Gators have a tough test ahead of them.

Antonio Morrison attempts a tackle during Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Nov. 1, 2014.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Morrison growing into leadership role on defense

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 5, 2014

Antonio Morrison has work ethic.

SPORTS | FEATURES

DirecTV offers student NFL Sunday Ticket package

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 5, 2014

Fred Taylor spent 13 years playing football in the NFL.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Gators looking to rebound from first loss of season

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Nov. 4, 2014

The UF men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams (M: 2-1, 2-1 Southeastern conference; W: 3-1, 3-1 SEC) lost their first meets of the season Friday in Athens, Georgia, against the Bulldogs.

Florida's starters huddle prior to their 3-1 win against Georgia.

SPORTS | SOCCER

No. 2 seed Florida opens SEC Tournament play against Tennessee

By GRAHAM HACK | Nov. 4, 2014

After almost a week off since its regular season finale, No. 2 seed Florida (14-4, 9-2 Southeastern Conference) plays 10th-seeded Tennessee today at 1 p.m. in Orange Beach, Alabama, in what it hopes to be the start of a long run in the SEC Tournament.

Billy Donovan talks to his players during a timeout in Florida’s 61-60 win against Kentucky on March 16 in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators work on communicating as exhibition game against Barry nears

By ERICA HERNANDEZ | Nov. 4, 2014

While Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan maintains his team is not having issues with chemistry, he said on Tuesday that the loss of four starting seniors has created a void and a bit of confusion with the young and new players.

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks to throw towards the end zone during the first quarter against Stanford in an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Mariota, Prescott lead the way in alligatorSports Heisman ballots

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Nov. 4, 2014

AlligatorSports casted its third round of Heisman ballots on Tuesday. Here are the results.