Notebook: Junior center more aggressive on boards
By LANDON WATNICK< | Mar. 26, 2013To prepare for Sunday’s contest against Minnesota, Patric Young channeled his inner Will Muschamp.
To prepare for Sunday’s contest against Minnesota, Patric Young channeled his inner Will Muschamp.
Rarely does a Florida program — no matter the sport — settle for less than a chance to compete for an NCAA championship. Coach Amanda Butler and the Gators are stuck in that situation this season, but through two games they have made the most of their opportunity in the WNIT.
Mike Rosario lost focus early in the second half of No. 3 seed Florida’s 79-47 win against Northwestern State on Friday.
Jaterra Bonds is ready for a rematch.
After letting a 21-point lead drop to seven midway through the second half, Florida held on against Minnesota for its third straight Sweet 16 berth.
Sydney Moss does not consider herself a fan of LeBron James, but she has used facets of the Miami Heat star’s game to compliment her own.
Against a deep, fast-paced Northwestern State squad, Florida used an inside advantage to cruise to its first win in the 2013 NCAA Tournament.
The Gators have waited 363 days to return to the Big Dance.
Many people thought Kenny Boynton would leave Florida after his freshman season three years ago.
After falling behind Florida International 11-1 to open its first-round WNIT matchup, Florida needed someone to kindle the offense.
The Favorite: Kansas
In its 66-63 loss to Ole Miss in the Southeastern Conference Tournament final on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn., Florida bucked a trend.
Florida will not be facing Meighan Simmons tonight in the first round of the WNIT, but the Gators are preparing as if they are.
Although the Gators will not be dancing this postseason, they still have the opportunity to continue playing.
The Favorite: Gonzaga
As Florida trailed Ole Miss 66-63 with 4.2 seconds left Sunday, point guard Scottie Wilbekin had an opportunity to make the Gators’ uphill battle less difficult.
The Favorite: Indiana
After falling 66-63 to Ole Miss on Sunday in the Southeastern Conference Tournament final, Florida will travel to Austin, Texas, for the NCAA Tournament.
As Florida trailed Alabama 37-27 with 16:05 remaining, Kenny Boynton woke up from a scoreless slump and put No. 13 UF on his back.
In UF’s first game of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, Erik Murphy propelled No. 13 Florida to a rout of LSU.