After a much-needed bye week, the Florida Gators now prepare for the annual trip to Jacksonville. “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party,” it was once called. Later, some attempted to rename it the “River City Showdown.” It didn’t stick. Now, it’s just the Florida-Georgia game (or Georgia-Florida, if you ask …
Read More »Gator Volleyball Toughs Out Win Over Lady Vols
Florida Gators volleyball got the win Sunday afternoon, but Tennessee made them earn it. The 13th-ranked Gators defeated the Lady Volunteers 3-1 in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center for their sixth straight victory. Finished out the weekend with another W at home! Highlights ⬇️#GoGators pic.twitter.com/omfQIgQyMF — …
Read More »Gators Face Gamecocks on Senior Day
The 20th-ranked Florida Gators play their final regular-season home game Sunday at 3 p.m. as the No. 8 South Carolina Gamecocks visit the Diz. Prior to kickoff, seven seniors will be recognized as a part of Senior Day. They include Sammie Betters, Alyssa Howell, Vanessa Kara, Julia Lester, Haillie Lower, …
Read More »Gators Volleyball Cruises Past Tide in Sweep
At one point, Nelly’s “Hot in Herre” played over the speakers in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. That might be the best way to describe Florida Gators volleyball on Friday night. The 13th-ranked Gators swept the Alabama Crimson Tide 25-18, 25-16, 25-16 for their fifth win in a row and …
Read More »Trask Talks Recent Success, Georgia
Kyle Trask and the No. 7 Gators (7-1) are using the bye week to hit the reset button and prepare for their matchup with No. 10 Georgia (6-1). Trask spoke to the media on Wednesday about his success in relief of quarterback Feleipe Franks and what the team expects from …
Read More »Gators women’s swimming tops CSCAA poll
The latest College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) TYR Top 25 poll has the Florida Gator women’s swimming and diving team in first place for the first time since 2009-10. The Gators started the season in ranked No. 10. Since then, they have defeated then-No. 18 Minnesota …
Read More »Mullen, Gators Prepare for Georgia
This week, Dan Mullen and his Gators get needed rest. Come the following weekend, Florida plays what may be its biggest game against Georgia in years. While this isn’t the first top-ten game between the two rivals–it happened last year as well–this game is more crucial in deciding the SEC …
Read More »Top Ten Matchup in Death Valley
The No. 9 Auburn Tigers are set to face the No. 2 LSU Tigers this Saturday in Death Valley. Last year, LSU beat Auburn 22-21 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in the final seconds of the game. Auburn has not won in Death Valley since 1999. They’ll have a chance to change …
Read More »Gators Get Much Needed Bye Week
The Florida Gators enter a bye week following a 38-27 victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks. This well-deserved by week comes after the Gators had three tough matches against very strong teams. It all started in Homecoming when the Gators hosted then-ranked No. 7 Auburn Tigers. Even after a few …
Read More »Gators Sweep LSU Behind Hall and Carlton
A pair of outside hitters helped keep Gators volleyball on a roll on the bayou. The 13th-ranked Gators swept LSU in Baton Rouge on Sunday for their fourth straight win. Florida took each set by at least four with 25-20 in the first, 25-20 in the second and 25-21 in …
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