Gators finish strong, top Miami in Orlando
By Matt Brannon | Nov. 27, 2016After an agonizing loss against No. 11 Gonzaga on Friday, Florida found itself on the wrong end of a 9-0 Miami run to start the second half on Sunday.
After an agonizing loss against No. 11 Gonzaga on Friday, Florida found itself on the wrong end of a 9-0 Miami run to start the second half on Sunday.
With his team in the midst of a second-half rally, Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams received a no-look pass from teammate Nigel Williams-Goss. The 6-foot-9 Williams gathered the pass, crushed the rim with a left-handed jam and let out a thunderous roar as he galloped back down the court.
Seton Hall forward Desi Rodriguez rocketed down the court with the seconds dripping off the clock.
As Eleanna Christinaki goes, the Florida Gators women’s basketball team goes.
A short bench makes for some long games — just ask the Florida Gators women’s basketball team.
Even with his Hall of Fame father in attendance, Canyon Barry didn’t start the game.
With less than two minutes left against St. Bonaventure, the Gators had seen their 15-point lead evaporate as the Bonnies tied the game with a three-point play.
The Florida Gators women’s basketball team has been through this before.
With 15 seconds remaining in Florida’s battle with St. Bonaventure, UF guard Chris Chiozza stole the ball from Bonnies guard Matt Mobley.
With about eight minutes left in the first half of Florida’s 76-54 win over Mercer on Sunday night, UF forward Devin Robinson was fouled by Bears forward Stephon Jelks after Robinson snagged an offensive rebound, sending the 6-foot-8 junior to the free-throw line for two shots.
Eleanna Christinaki is used to leading the Florida women's basketball team.
With 0.6 seconds left in the first half, Florida guard KeVaughn Allen stood behind the backboard and lobbed an out-of-bounds pass to forward Kevarrius Hayes.
A lot has changed since December 5, 1986.
JACKSONVILLE — Florida Gulf Coast flew out of the starting tunnel like a team that felt confident about its chances of beating Florida. And through the start of the second half, the Eagles looked primed to do so, outshooting Florida from the field and from beyond the arc.
JACKSONVILLE — In the midst of a 13-0 run during Friday night’s game between Florida and Florida Gulf Coast, UF point guard Kasey Hill snagged an errant pass from Eagles guard Zach Johnson. With Johnson breathing down his neck, the 6-foot-1 Hill raced down the court for the fast-break opportunity, exploded into the air and jammed it over the defender’s outstretched arms, giving the Gators a 60-50 lead.
JACKSONVILLE — Delicia Washington knew what she needed to do.
The last time Florida’s women’s basketball team made the trek to Jacksonville’s Veterans Memorial Arena, it fell victim to a 43-year trend.
With tired legs and a sweat-soaked jersey, Justin Leon approached the free-throw line with the weight of the team on his shoulders.
Whenever Carlie Needles pulled up from behind the three-point line, opposing defenses worried.
It’s not quite Halloween, but Gators coach Mike White already has some tricks for opposing offenses up his sleeve.