The Gators (10-1) defeated the Hurricanes (7-4), 76-73, Sunday afternoon in an overtime thriller in Coral Gables. The matchup was the first time the teams played each other since 2010.
Florida head coach Billy Napier addressed former Gators’ quarterback Jalen Kitna’s arrest during the team’s bowl game media availability. It was the first time Napier has spoken to media since Kitna’s arrest Nov. 30.
No. 12 Florida was defeated by No. 6 Pittsburgh through four sets (20-25, 21-25, 25-17, 22-25) in the regional semifinals of the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament Thursday at UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin.
Florida fell to UConn 75-54 in what ended up a blowout loss for the Gators. Star fifth-year forward Colin Castleton recorded just 12 points on 4-14 shooting in the loss.
The Gators defeated Presbyterian in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Tuesday. Florida shot an impressive 46% from the field and made seven of its 13 attempts from beyond the arc. Three Gators scored in double-figures — Rimdal, senior guard KK Deans with 18 points and junior center Ra Shaya Kyle with 12.
Michael Hull spent five semesters at The Alligator, including a term as sports editor. He reflects on the ride and everything it did for him.
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson announced Monday he will be entering the 2023 NFL Draft in a statement posted on Twitter. The redshirt sophomore signal caller said he won’t participate in the Gators’ bowl game.
Saying goodbye is a cathartic exercise. After five semesters at The Alligator, I take away more personal development from the experience than anything to do with journalism. Although, I grew in those ways too.
The Gators hosted the first and second rounds of the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament over the weekend, welcoming Florida Gulf Coast, Florida A&M and Iowa State to Gainesville. No. 12 Florida rammed through FAMU and Iowa State in straight sets to advance to the round of 16.
Florida guard O’Cyrus Torrence declared for the 2023 NFL Draft Sunday night in an announcement posted on Twitter. The junior lineman played one season for the Gators after transferring in from Louisiana.
The Florida Gators will play in the Las Vegas Bowl against the No. 17 Oregon State Beavers Dec. 17 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Florida defeated Stetson 89-51 Sunday. Five Gators tallied double-digit points in the win, as sophomore guard Will Richard led the way with 14 points.
No. 12 Florida swept the Iowa State Cyclones in the second round of the NCAA tournament to advance to the round of 16. The Gators will travel to Madison, Wisconsin, to play the Pittsburgh Panthers next Thursday, Dec. 8.
Gainesville residents took to UF’s campus and nearby sports bars to watch the United States Men’s National Team on the largest stage it's been on in years. After failing to qualify for the World Cup in 2018, it advanced to the round of 16 where it fell to the Netherlands.
No. 12 Florida advanced past the first round of the NCAA Tournament with a victory over the Florida A&M Rattlers in straight sets Friday night. Sophomore middle blocker Gabrielle Essix led the way for UF with eight kills and a hitting efficiency of 63.6%.
The No.12 Florida Gators will look to answer that question starting Friday night when they host the Florida A&M Rattlers for the first round of the 2022 NCAA Volleyball Tournament at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
Florida wide receiver Justin Shorer announced he’ll be opting out of Florida’s bowl game and entering the NFL draft. The Gators also lost receiver Daejon Reynolds and running back Lorenzo Lingard to the transfer portal.
The Gators rebounded from a rocky trip to Portland, Oregon, with their biggest win of the season over the Florida A&M Rattlers Wednesday night. A perfect 3-point shooting performance and a team-high 23 points from Bonham helped UF cruise to victory.
The Gators scored at will early on, but stagnant second and third quarters brought the Panthers within one. Florida got back on track with an 18-point fourth quarter to secure a 68-53 victory.
Gators junior forward Jordyn Merritt is just one athlete who understands the ramifications of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 court ruling that guaranteed nationwide abortion access, being overturned. She hasn’t seen anyone in the athletics department actively reach out to teach athletes about reproductive health in sports.
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