All week Florida players spoke about finishing the chances they were creating. Friday night, the No.9 Gators (3-0) let their feet do the talking, scoring three goals in 10 minutes defeating Florida Atlantic 3-0 at James G. Pressly Stadium.
Two down, three to go.
For the Gators, creating scoring opportunities wasn’t a problem in their first weekend.
Unlike Friday night, the Gators didn’t need any magic.
When Chipper Jones suffered a torn ACL, he said it sounded like a gunshot. When Willis McGahee fell victim to the same injury, he writhed in pain as if he had been shot.
With more underclassman than Miami had players, the Gators had a lot of opportunities for youth to shine in its 2010 season debut.
When Team USA takes on Slovenia, everything will be on the line.
THE AZZURRI – The defending champion Italians enter the tournament older than an adult YMCA basketball team. While Italy can never be written off, will the hunger still be there on a team that looks identical to the one that won in 2006?
One miscue made for an abrupt end.
Cinderella be damned.
Two weeks ago, these questions weren’t lingering.
If the Florida soccer team reaches the second round of the NCAA Tournament this weekend, it might be the favorite on paper alone.
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - Seven days can make a big difference.
ORANGE BEACH, ALA. - Seven days can be a long time.
The No. 8 Florida soccer team had more opportunities, put more shots on goal and played tighter defense than Tennessee on Wednesday in its 1-0 double overtime win.
The No. 1 seed cleared its first test, albeit in a heart-stopping fashion.
Hospitality is overrated.
The Southeastern Conference still revolves around Gainesville.
Barney found herself unmarked in the 20th minute, and her header from four yards out gave the Gators a 1-0 lead. UF never let South Carolina back into the game, winning 3-0. Florida needed the win to clinch its fourth straight Southeastern Conference title.
McKenzie Barney and Kat Williamson know all about last year's Southeastern Conference champions.
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