Florida begins season eying third-straight title
By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Jan. 28, 2013After winning back-to-back national titles, the Gators are thinking dynasty.
After winning back-to-back national titles, the Gators are thinking dynasty.
Even as the Gators led the Bulldogs by 21 points early in Saturday’s game, they weren’t letting up on defense.
Redshirt freshman Carlie Needles was lights out against North Florida on Nov. 19, breaking Florida’s program record with nine three-pointers in a 74-44 victory.
Known for its fast greens, the Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto provided a challenging test for Florida in its first tournament of 2013. But the Florida Challenge gave the Gators their third team title in the 2012-13 season.
This isn’t your typical Florida baseball team.
For Florida sprinter Ebony Eutsey, setting a personal record was not an issue.
Using a combination of dominant defense, rebounding and hot shooting, Florida ran Mississippi State out of Humphrey Coliseum on Saturday night.
Sometimes the good has to come with the bad. And that was the case for the Florida swimming and diving teams Saturday afternoon.
Florida’s men’s and women’s track and field teams gathered in Fayetteville, Ark., on Friday for the Razorback Invitational, the site for the upcoming Southeastern Conference and NCAA Indoor Championships at the University of Arkansas.
Halftime felt different for the Gators on Wednesday night in Athens, Ga.
Coach Mike Holloway knew sophomore Marquis Dendy was fast when he recruited him.
Two years ago, Jack Strickland phoned his loved ones to offer what little advice he had left to give and planned his final Thanksgiving for early August.
One of Sarra Lajnef’s most challenging obstacles was herself.
No one was surprised when defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd and safety Matt Elam announced their intentions to forgo their senior seasons and declare for the NFL draft.
ATHENS, Ga. — For the past four years, Georgia has put up a fight at home against Florida. Wednesday night was no exception.
Less than one week after defensive coordinator Dan Quinn left the Gators for the NFL, coach Will Muschamp has filled out his staff.
When Florent Diep enrolled at Florida in January 2012, the Frenchman had to adjust to life in the U.S. and life in college.
After inconsistency, missed practices and a lack of accountability put a damper on his junior year, Mike Rosario knew he had to change in the offseason.
Scottie Wilbekin recorded 13 points and 10 assists on Saturday for the first double-double of his college career, but the junior point guard’s lockdown defense on Missouri guard Phil Pressey drew more attention.
Mackenzie Caquatto achieved perfection on Friday night in the O’Connell Center.