For Gators forward McKenzie Barney, today’s NCAA Tournament second-round match against UCF is a family affair.
When South Carolina rolls into the O’Connell Center on Sunday, Florida could potentially wrap up its 20th Southeastern Conference championship on the same day Betsy Smith, Tangerine Wiggs and Sundai Weston are honored for Senior Day.
Florida fans may be bored with Louisiana and Jacksonville State coming to town, but don’t expect athletics director Jeremy Foley to apologize for the Gators’ mid-November lull. Consecutive games against the Ragin’ Cajuns and the Gamecocks are welcomed. Playing the little guys keeps the lights on.
Earl Okine’s career as a Gator hasn’t always been enjoyable.
After qualifying individually for the NCAA Championship meet during his freshman year, Jimmy Clark had hoped this would be the year the team put all of the pieces together to become one of 30 qualifiers. It didn't happen.
When it comes to eliminating yellow flags, coach Will Muschamp might as well wave a white one. The Gators have a penalty problem, and it’s not going away any time soon.
A rush of emotions will hit senior left tackle Xavier Nixon when he and UF’s 18 other seniors run out of the tunnel in The Swamp for the last time on Saturday, but they may not be the only ones.
After missing Monday’s practice with a migraine that caused bouts of vomiting, Erik Murphy did it all against Wisconsin on Wednesday night.
Gators midfielder Holly King goes by a couple of different names.
Offensive coordinator Brent Pease confirmed on Tuesday that Jeff Driskel is using crutches rather than a walking boot to move around on his sprained right ankle.
When asked what he thought about Florida’s lack of playmakers on Nov. 5, coach Will Muschamp was as close to honest as could ever be expected: “It is what it is. We’re where we are.”
Jaterra Bonds received a pass from freshman Chandler Cooper, drove through the lane and made a layup while getting fouled.
When coach Billy Donovan suspended starting point guard Scottie Wilbekin on Thursday, shooting guard Kenny Boynton took on a different role.
After 10 games of waiting and an offseason of preparation, Jacoby Brissett is getting his chance.
The Florida offense is focused on the little things.
Florida coach Becky Burleigh started two underclassmen at center back against Florida Gulf Coast on Friday, but she had an All-American waiting in the wings.
Linebacker Neiron Ball (ankle) and wide receiver Andre Debose (sprained knee) are doubtful for Florida’s game against Jacksonville State on Saturday. Ball injured his ankle early in Florida’s 27-20 win against Louisiana on Saturday, while Debose missed the game entirely.
Polished experience and raw talent were the perfect recipe for success on Sunday afternoon.
With 7:30 left in the game, Alabama State’s Timothy Coleman went for the jumper, only to be denied by center Patric Young. Although it was only his second block of the game, Young led the No. 10 Gators’ defensively in at 84-35 win against the Hornets.
After sitting out Friday’s game due to personal reasons, Jennifer George returned Sunday and helped the Gators pick up their second win of the season.
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