Sprinter corps anchors Gators' deep roster
By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Apr. 8, 2014The year was 2009. Coach Mike Holloway and his current assistant Erin Tucker were scouting four sprinters who would make Florida a threat for years to come.
The year was 2009. Coach Mike Holloway and his current assistant Erin Tucker were scouting four sprinters who would make Florida a threat for years to come.
After a 13th-place finish at the Chris Schenkel Invitational on March 14-16, coach Buddy Alexander expressed his disappointment in Florida’s lack of improvement.
ARLINGTON, Texas — After Kentucky guard Andrew Harrison’s desperation three-point attempt clanked off the rim, Connecticut's Ryan Boatright grabbed the defensive board, dribbled down the court and spiked the ball in celebration as the buzzer sounded.
In her third straight start, Mary-Sean Wilcox showed just how valuable she is in net.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Trust me Gators fans, I know this sucks.
A little bit of rain couldn’t stop Florida from getting off to a promising start in its final regular-season tournament.
The Gators are gearing up for the meet they’ve been waiting for all season: the 2014 NCAA Championship. With less than two weeks until Florida has to defend the title it claimed for the first time in 2013, coach Rhonda Faehn is looking for some key improvements.
fter dropping four straight contests, Florida was looking for a spark heading into its three-game series against Auburn.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Scottie Wilbekin had every reason to perform well Saturday against UConn.
“I love being in school right now. I like getting my education. I’m learning more from coach (Billy Donovan) and he’s got a lot to offer me. He’s going to help develop me so when I go to the NBA, I’ll already be ready and teams won’t have to worry about developing me anymore.”
ARLINGTON, Texas — Now that the Gators’ season is officially over, let’s put their 30-game winning streak in perspective.
Florida may have fallen — but not too far.
After winning its first two games against Auburn on Friday and Saturday, Florida knew it needed a strong outing to clinch its first series sweep of the season on Sunday.
Bobby Poyner, usually reliable, found himself in the middle of Kentucky’s offensive outburst in Florida’s series finale in Lexington, Ky.
While highlights were abundant during Florida Relays this weekend, Arman Hall stood out above all.
With the season drawing to a close, history is on the line for Florida.
Although it was senior day, it was freshman Elliott Orkin that clinched the match against Ole Miss on Sunday. The Gators played well against the Rebels, winning the doubles point and only giving up one singles match in a 4-1 victory.
Depending on which route you take, the trip from Mark Bostick Golf Course to Old Waverly Golf Club in east Mississippi is about 560 miles. This is the longest journey the Gators have taken this spring, but this particular course has been good to them.
Florida clinched its series against Auburn on Saturday thanks to two Kirsti Merritt home runs.
Dedric Dukes was approaching the end of his 4x400-meter relay leg to hand off the baton to the teams anchor leg Arman Hall.