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Sophomore guard Jaterra Bonds (10) is shooting just 17 percent beyond the arc this season on 23 attempts.

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Gators starting to heat up from three

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 30, 2011

Beyond the arc has been a dark place at times for the Gators this season.

Forward Jennifer George (right) led the Gators with 15 points in
Tuesday’s win.

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Florida forces 29 turnovers in blowout win against Belmont

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 29, 2011

In the spirit of the holiday season, Belmont was in a giving mood against Florida.

Florida guard Brad Beal (23) was active on defense despite being the only UF starter to not record a steal against Stetson on Monday. The Gators recorded a season-best 14 steals in the 96-70 win.

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Press defense paying dividends for 10th-ranked Florida

By JOHN BOOTHE | Nov. 29, 2011

In Billy Donovan’s milestone game Monday, the Gators made sure they weren’t the team feeling pressure.

Brad Beal scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Florida defeated Stetson, 96-70, on Monday to secure coach Billy Donovan's 400th career win.

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Beal's double-double helps Donovan reach 400th win

By JOHN BOOTHE | Nov. 28, 2011

ORLANDO — Though the Gators didn’t play their prettiest game on Monday night or win by their largest margin of the young season, they saw no problem in drenching their coach in a ceremonial Gatorade bath.

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Yeguete steps up with double-double in Murphy’s absence

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 28, 2011

ORLANDO — For as long as junior forward Erik Murphy is going to be sidelined by a meniscus tear in his right knee, the Gators are going to rely on sophomore Will Yeguete.

Florida senior point guard Lanita Bartley scored 44 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in two Gators’ wins during the weekend.

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Gators hoping Bartley stays hot tonight against Belmont

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 28, 2011

As the Gators’ starter at point guard, senior Lanita Bartley knows she needs to set the tempo.

UF coach Billy Donovan (left) said working with freshmen like Brad Beal (right) has been a rewarding part of the job and something that keeps him motivated after 18 years.

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Donovan can reach 400th win against Stetson tonight

By JOHN BOOTHE | Nov. 27, 2011

In the midst of his 18th season as a head coach and on the threshold of a career milestone, it takes more than winning games to keep Billy Donovan going.

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Improved free-throw shooting helps Florida beat Charlotte

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 26, 2011

For the second consecutive day, the Gators’ leading scorer had 28 points.

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Jones nets career high to lift Florida past La Salle

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 25, 2011

La Salle’s Brittany Wilson hit her second free throw, knotting the score 51-51 with 13:37 remaining in the second half.

Sophomore center Patric Young thrived Thursday against Jacksonville with 14 points and nine rebounds, despite playing in an injury-riddled frontcourt.

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Florida pushes five into double figures against Jacksonville

By JOHN BOOTHE | Nov. 25, 2011

Though the Gators exited the O’Connell Center on Friday night far from full-strength, they showed no signs of slowing down while on the court.

Florida point guard Erving Walker struggled with his shot against Wright State, finishing with nine points on 1-of-6 shooting from three.

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Gators still seeking balance on offense

By JOHN BOOTHE | Nov. 22, 2011

Through four games this season, it has been easy to guess where the Gators are going to find their offense.

Florida junior forward Jennifer George (32) finished with her fifth career double-double in UF’s 63-46 win against Hampton on Tuesday. George led a dominant post game that helped the Gators erase last year’s loss to the Pirates.

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George’s double-double leads Florida past Hampton

Nov. 22, 2011

After a disappointing performance in a season-opening loss to Michigan, Florida junior forward Jennifer George knew something had to change. Now, with three additional games on the stat sheet, it’s looking like the transformation didn’t take long.

Florida junior guard Kenny Boynton scored 22 points Monday off a
game-high six 3-pointers in a 78-65 win against Wright State.

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Boynton’s hot hand leads Florida past Wright State

By JOHN BOOTHE | Nov. 21, 2011

TAMPA — Before leaving Gainesville, Kenny Boynton purposefully stayed late in the gym to keep his shooting touch fresh.

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

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Butler wants more from Gators' rebounding

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 21, 2011

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

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Florida notches upset of No. 21 Florida State

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 17, 2011

When slapped with a technical foul late in the second half, Florida center Azania Stewart flashed a smile.

Florida freshman guard Brad Beal (left) struggled against Ohio State on Tuesday, making just six of his 16 attempts from the floor and turning the ball over five times in the 81-74 loss to the Buckeyes.

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No. 7 Florida facing quick turnaround against UNF

By JOHN BOOTHE | Nov. 16, 2011

Following Tuesday’s loss to the Buckeyes, a rough patch of poor weather waylaid the Gators’ chances of a timely return to Gainesville.

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The Rally: Is Walker UF’s best option at point guard?

By MATT WATTS | Nov. 16, 2011

Matt: Despite a loss to Ohio State on Tuesday, it’s clear this Florida basketball team is going to be very good this season.