Darwin Patterson

A senior at the University of Florida reporting on Gator sports, local Gainesville and surrounding area sports, and telling the stories of local athletes. Born and raised in Gainesville, Florida with a passion for telling people's stories and having fun doing it.

PREVIEW: The Gator Men’s Basketball Team Takes On The Richmond Spiders

Tonight, the Florida men’s basketball team welcomes Richmond to the O’Dome. Tip-Off between the Gators and the Spiders is set for 7PM. The Gators are rolling into this matchup after a victory over Florida Gulf Coast, last Friday. After a sluggish start by Florida, The Gators were trailing the Eagles 33-32, at the …

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Gator Women’s Basketball Team Edges Past Ball State

The Florida women’s basketball team continues its recent winning ways as it beats Ball State 85 to 79 Friday in a tournament in Boulder, Colorado. Senior guard Carlie Needles, a Colorado native, set the tone for the Gators. Needles sent a floater from behind the three-point line and became the first player to put points …

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