Nakkasoglu reaches 2,000, Florida holds off Vanderbilt in regular season finale
By Dylan Rudolph | Mar. 3, 2019Guard Funda Nakkasoglu stepped to the free-throw line amid a monster, 23-point performance.
Guard Funda Nakkasoglu stepped to the free-throw line amid a monster, 23-point performance.
The focus has been clear for the Florida men’s basketball team over the last few weeks: Just beat the teams you’re supposed to.
It was all smiles before Thursday night’s game at the O’Connell Center as Florida honored its lone senior, Funda Nakkasoglu, on Senior Night.
Florida guard Noah Locke went up for the jump shot, but he noticed forward Isaiah Stokes open in front of the basket with 49 seconds left in the first half.
Florida guard Jalen Hudson was sprinting toward the basket when guard Andrew Nembhard found him.
It was over early.
Mike White has never beaten Vanderbilt in Nashville.
Aggies center Ciera Johnson scored an easy right-handed layup to open the scoring on the first possession of Monday night’s game at the O’Connell Center.
Growing up, Funda Nakkasoglu wondered why she couldn’t have a “normal” name.
You may not have seen it coming two weeks ago.
Guard Noah Locke was having a rough game against Missouri. He had missed all five of his shots, but even as attempt after attempt came up short, forward Keyontae Johnson encouraged him to keep up his confidence.
Missouri forward Jeremiah Tilmon slowly trotted back to the Tigers’ bench after earning his fifth foul. The echoes of the Rowdy Reptiles rang behind him.
It was like watching a movie you’ve seen a thousand times before.
LSU guard Daryl Edwards lowered his head at the sound of the final buzzer.
Noah Locke’s shot bounced off the rim, but he wasn’t giving up on the play.
Mike White knows that opportunities are becoming scarce.
Cam Newbauer just looked down in the post-game press conference. The typically optimistic coach was quiet after his team gave up over 90 points for a second-straight game.
Six games remain in the regular season for the Gators’ men’s basketball team.
Andrew Nembhard made the right choice.
Florida freshman guard Andrew Nembhard had as much confidence on Saturday as a lion when it spots its next meal.