UF avoids letdown, continues hot streak with dominant win
By GREG LUCA | Feb. 9, 2011COLUMBIA, S.C. — After picking up two critical victories during their best week of the season, the Gators came out Wednesday and avoided a letdown in a big way.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — After picking up two critical victories during their best week of the season, the Gators came out Wednesday and avoided a letdown in a big way.
Whether it was a late turnover in a loss to Jacksonville, a refreshing Christmas break or even a familiarity with conference foes, something flipped a switch for Chandler Parsons.
When Alex Tyus decided to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and return to Florida following his junior season, his play was expected to take a considerable step forward.
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After 39 minutes spent mostly as an onlooker, Kenny Boynton decided it was his time to step up and guard Kentucky freshman Brandon Knight.
After 39 minutes spent mostly as an onlooker, Kenny Boynton decided it was his time to step up and guard Kentucky freshman Brandon Knight.
Kenny Boynton will once again be face-to-face with an old friend and bitter rival Saturday.
In the closing moments of Tuesday’s game, the Gators were likely feeling a sense of déjà vu.
As the Gators enter a demanding final stretch, the starting five at least know they have some support.
STARKVILLE, Miss. — In the closing moments of Saturday’s game, the free-throw line was the Bulldogs’ strongest weapon and the Gators’ biggest weakness.
STARKVILLE, MISS.— In the closing moments of Saturday’s game, the
Once the Gators leave Gainesville, their entire focus changes.
As the Gators closed their 120th minute of action over a six-day stretch, fatigue was clearly taking a toll.
ATHENS, Ga. — After missing two critical free throws in the closing moments of regulation, Erving Walker found redemption by draining a game-tying three with one second left in overtime, igniting the Gators.
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Although Florida currently sits atop the Southeastern Conference standings, its players feel like underdogs.
Last year, a lack of depth forced the Gators to shy away from the full-court press that proved effective early in the season.
After two weeks of Southeastern Conference play, the league’s hierarchy is nearly as muddled as it was on opening day.
After weeks of playing well in only one aspect of the game at a time, the Gators finally put together a complete performance Saturday night.
After weeks of playing well in only one aspect of the game at a