Payne’s dominance belied the key to Florida’s success against the Bulldogs, scoring 52 points in the paint en route to a 92-84 victory Saturday night.
A win on Saturday is important in escaping mid-table congestion in the SEC and avoiding any blemishes before a looming Selection Sunday.
The Gators depth shined through Tuesday and was the driving force behind one of Florida's biggest upsets.
With eight conference games remaining, Florida women’s basketball looks to continue its winning streak heading into the SEC Tournament.
Briggs becomes the first UF women’s basketball player to win SEC Player of the Week since 2018.
Without Scottie Lewis and Colin Castleton, Florida got back into the win column Tuesday night behind a furious awakening from Omar Payne.
Thursday’s Florida game at Vanderbilt has been canceled after the Commodores chose to end their season Monday.
Florida’s diminutive makeup was a strength when it lived in transition against inferior opposition, but against the trees of the SEC, it’s a decided disadvantage.
Florida bounced back at the O’Connell Center Sunday afternoon, beating Auburn 68-54.
The Gators will return to the O’Connell Center to face the Auburn Tigers at 1 p.m.
The Gators allowed 52 points in the paint Saturday afternoon, ensuring a 72-69 defeat despite a late-game comeback.
Despite two threes from Briggs in the last seconds, any semblance of a Florida win faded as the clock ticked to zero.
The Gators will seek their first win of the new year as they head to Fayetteville to face No. 17 Arkansas.
A 20-2 run in the final five minutes of the game saw UF salt away a 72-63 win over Ole Miss and return to winning ways in the SEC.
Florida has an opportunity to right the ship Tuesday night as Ole Miss visits the O'Connell Center.
It looked possible — until it didn’t. So what led to Florida losing 68-58?
A careless pass from Florida was the final nail in the coffin, giving Georgia possession during critical moments and preserving their 10 point advantage.
Florida picked the wrong time for its worst shooting performance of the season in a 76-58 loss to Kentucky on Saturday.
Fortunately for Florida, its subsequent game against the blue-blooded Kentucky Wildcats Saturday is an uncharacteristically easy matchup.
Florida fans’ screams couldn’t stop MS State guard Myah Taylor from scoring two free throws, and just like that, the game was over.
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