Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.

Donate Now

Newsletter

We inform. You decide.

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Sports

Coach Amanda Butler said she wants to see forward Jennifer George (32) and the Gators box out well against Hampton tonight.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Butler wants more from Gators' rebounding

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 21, 2011

The Gators have been struggling to clean up on the glass.

Florida Alligator

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

UF cross country places 30th at NCAAs

By JON CZUPRYN< | Nov. 21, 2011

The Gators hoped to crack the top 20 at the NCAA Championships. But they barely finished in the top 30.

Florida coach Will Muschamp (left) said Furman coach Bruce Fowler (right) deserved credit for confusing the Gators’ defense in Saturday’s 54-32 win.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida overcomes terrible start to clinch bowl berth

Nov. 20, 2011

Bowl games used to be a birthright at Florida.

Florida Alligator

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Overmatched Furman makes mockery of UF

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 20, 2011

The final score may not show it, but Furman embarrassed Florida on Saturday.

Sophomore wide receiver Andre Debose caught touchdowns of 80 and 64 yards as Florida rallied to beat Furman on Saturday. Debose finished with three catches for 151 yards and two touchdowns.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Debose explodes for career day in UF win

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 20, 2011

When things looked bleak for Florida, sophomore wide receiver Andre Debose did what he does best.

When he’s on the floor, Florida forward Erik Murphy is a threat from outside for the Gators. Murphy, a junior, made 40 percent on 30 attempts from three last season, which was a team-high mark.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Murphy trying to stay on floor when UF plays Wright State

By JOHN BOOTHE | Nov. 20, 2011

In his first three starts this season, the only thing slowing down junior Erik Murphy’s shot has been his inability to stay on the court.

Florida Alligator

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Brantley sets personal bests

By MATT WATTS | Nov. 20, 2011

John Brantley had a performance worth celebrating Saturday.

Coach Becky Burleigh walks off the field after losing to UCF 3-2 on Friday. The loss ended the Gators’ season in the second round of the NCAA tournament for the third year in a row.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida finishes disappointing season with 3-2 loss to UCF

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Nov. 20, 2011

What was supposed to be a successful season for the Gators turned into a repetitive nightmare.

Florida Alligator

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Jaeckel leads Gators to sweep against Tigers on Senior Day

By MEGAN WALSH< | Nov. 20, 2011

In the first set of Florida’s senior-day match against Auburn, the Tigers seemed to only score points off the Gators’ mistakes.

Florida Alligator

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Gators cross country keeping expectations modest for NCAAs

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 20, 2011

The Gators’ sixth top-two finish this season would be a miracle.

Florida Alligator

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida swimming wins its first Georgia Tech Invite

By ALEX PECKHAM< | Nov. 20, 2011

In a program with as illustrious a history as that of Florida swimming, it is not often that something is accomplished for the first time.

Florida Alligator

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida survives bowl eligibility scare from Furman

Nov. 19, 2011

Bowl games used to be a birthright at Florida.

Florida Alligator

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Debose sparks UF's comeback with big play

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 19, 2011

When things looked bleak for Florida, sophomore wide receiver Andre Debose did what he does best.

Florida Alligator

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Florida men's team slips on second day of Georgia Tech Invite

By ALEX PECKHAM< | Nov. 19, 2011

After reeling off four straight wins this season with an inexperienced lineup, coach Gregg Troy knew the Gators’ youth would eventually catch up to them.

Florida Alligator

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida soccer exits NCAA Tournament in familiar fashion

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Nov. 18, 2011

The Gators have struggled all season when playing from behind. On Friday night, it finally cost them their season.

Florida Alligator

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators overpower Bulldogs with season-best hitting performance

Nov. 18, 2011

Nobody is going to confuse the Florida volleyball team’s last three games of the regular season as marquee matchups, but the Gators are using them as confidence boosters.

After laboring away at the bottom of the depth chart, senior Jaye Howard has become a fixture on the Gators’ defensive line. The boy who once was told he couldn’t play football is now a man on the verge of the NFL.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Molding a Man: Mature Howard on verge of NFL dream

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 17, 2011

Watching Jaye Howard rip through offensive linemen with his signature club move down after down, it’s nearly impossible to recall the player coaches once considered “lazy.”

Florida coach Will Muschamp (front right) and the Gators have struggled to a .500 mark this year. However, they will become bowl eligible with a win against Furman on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida vying for bowl eligibility against FCS opponent Furman

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 17, 2011

Furman may be the smallest opponent on Florida’s schedule, but a win Saturday could be the Gators’ biggest of the year.

Florida freshman Brad Beal (23) scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 91-55 win against UNF on Wednesday.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators debut four-guard lineup in home win

By JOHN BOOTHE | Nov. 17, 2011

Two days after facing their toughest frontcourt test of the young season, a possible injury caused the Gators to get creative with their lineup down low.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Picks Column: Furman

Nov. 17, 2011

We here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column love nothing more than fine films.

Powered by

Solutions by The State News

All Content © 2025 The Independent Florida Alligator and Campus Communications, Inc.