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Cristina Santiago

Cristina Santiago is a senior at the University of Florida studying journalism with a concentration in sports and media.

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Inside the International Recruiting Focus for Golden, Gators

Tuesday January 2, 2024

In the ever-expanding world of basketball, the international impact on the sport is unmistakable. With international players dominating the NBA — the league’s Most Valuable Player in each of …
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Heat Come Back to Defeat Pistons After Herro’s Late Run

Monday March 20, 2023

The Miami Heat came back in the fourth quarter to defeat the Detroit Pistons 112-100 on Sunday night thanks to late-game heroics from Tyler Herro. The Miami star scored 10 of his 19 points in the …
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Gators men’s basketball wins big on senior night

Sunday March 5, 2023

Florida hosted LSU Saturday night at the O’Connell Center to wrap off the 2022-23 regular season. Point guard Kyle Lofton, center Jason Jitoboh and preseason All-SEC center Colin Castleton, …
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Gator Men’s Basketball Fights Hard Without Castleton But Fall to Kentucky

Thursday February 23, 2023

On Wednesday night, the Florida men’s basketball team (14-14, 7-8 SEC) battled the Kentucky Wildcats (19-9, 10-5) but came up short, losing 82-74.  Playing again without center Colin …

Gator Men’s Basketball Defeats Ole Miss; Castleton Breaks Hand

Thursday February 16, 2023

The Florida men’s basketball team (14-12, 7-6 SEC) defeated the Ole Miss Rebels (10-16, 2-11) on Wednesday night to snap a three-game SEC losing streak. The final score was 79-64. But perhaps a …
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Florida Women’s Hoops Falls At Home to Mississippi State

Friday February 10, 2023

The Florida women’s basketball team played against Mississippi State Bulldogs Thursday night. Both teams played to support female cancer survivors. The Gators wore pink uniforms, and Gator …
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Gator Women’s Basketball Team Receives their First NIL Deal

Wednesday January 11, 2023

The Gators women’s basketball team was surprised with their first-ever NIL deal Tuesday night during a team dinner at Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille.  “You’re in the game now, …
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Gator Men’s Basketball Drops Home Game to Aggies

Thursday January 5, 2023

The Florida men’s basketball team falls to 0-2 in SEC play after losing at home to Texas A & M Aggies 66-63 Wednesday night in the O’Connell Center. First Half Right at the start of …
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The Orlando Magic Win Close Game In Overtime

Thursday December 8, 2022

The Orlando Magic broke their nine-game losing streak Wednesday night in overtime. The team defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-111. At the beginning of the game, it seemed that the Magic …
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Gator Men’s Basketball Falls Short Against Number Five U-Conn

Thursday December 8, 2022

The Florida men’s basketball team had a great opportunity to defeat the top five ranked Connecticut Huskies at home on Wednesday night but it fell short both offensively and defensively as the …