Florida’s viral injury bug has opened the door for many players anchored to the end of the bench to establish a role within the team, quickly transforming a squad with glaring personnel deficiencies into one of the deepest in the SEC.
Payne’s dominance belied the key to Florida’s success against the Bulldogs, scoring 52 points in the paint en route to a 92-84 victory Saturday night.
A win on Saturday is important in escaping mid-table congestion in the SEC and avoiding any blemishes before a looming Selection Sunday.
Florida’s diminutive makeup was a strength when it lived in transition against inferior opposition, but against the trees of the SEC, it’s a decided disadvantage.
The Gators allowed 52 points in the paint Saturday afternoon, ensuring a 72-69 defeat despite a late-game comeback.
A 20-2 run in the final five minutes of the game saw UF salt away a 72-63 win over Ole Miss and return to winning ways in the SEC.
Florida has an opportunity to right the ship Tuesday night as Ole Miss visits the O'Connell Center.
Fortunately for Florida, its subsequent game against the blue-blooded Kentucky Wildcats Saturday is an uncharacteristically easy matchup.
In one of the least contentious decisions of the night, Pitts was awarded the Mackey following a 770 yard, 12 touchdown campaign in 2020.
The Gators struggled and were ultimately overwhelmed by the size and physicality of the Crimson Tide, losing 86-71 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Alachua County's 39th precinct, the UF Hilton, saw a steady stream of voters but no line four hours before polls close in Florida.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a trip to Live Oak, Florida, to watch the Suwannee Bulldogs take on the Santa Fe Raiders Friday night. He left in the second quarter.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a trip to Live Oak, Florida, to watch the Suwannee Bulldogs take on the Santa Fe Raiders Friday night. He left in the second quarter.
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