Basketball

Following the loaded slate of games Saturday that saw multiple ranked teams fall at home, the SEC standings are now as close as ever. Six different teams have at least seven wins in conference play and only two schools have been eliminated from at least a share of the regular-season …

Santa Fe College had a split performance this past weekend bu going 3-3 in its athletic schedule. Weekend Games/Week Ahead Softball Santa Fe’s softball team (7-3) had a successful weekend as it swept Tallahassee State on Saturday to extend its winning streak to seven. Pitcher Ryleigh Bennet secured her first …

HAWTHORNE — The second-seeded Williston Red Devils took down Rural Class District 7’s top-seeded Hawthorne Hornets, 55-50, Friday night to cement a spot in the FHSAA 1A state tournament. The Red Devils (15-11), seeking their third consecutive Class 1A boys basketball state championship after their third consecutive district trophy, made …

This Sunday promises an exciting slate of SEC women’s basketball action, with five games that could significantly impact SEC standings. From top-ranked teams to critical matchups, here’s what to watch. Arkansas vs. Georgia (12 p.m.) Arkansas (9-16, 2-8 SEC) will host the Georgia (9-15, 1-9), looking to bounce back after …

The University of Florida is used to its athletics having highly anticipated games and this weekend is no different. Nationally ranked teams like No. 6 UF basketball look to create history for the program while others are just beginning their young season. Friday’s Matchups Starting at 11 a.m. Friday, No. …

The Gainesville area shines in boys basketball with seven teams advancing to their district tournament championship games. All five championship matchups take place Friday evening. P.K. Yonge vs. Saint Francis In the 2A-District 2 semifinals, P.K. Yonge (9-16) advanced against Saint Francis Catholic (14-9), 66-48 on Wednesday. Top-seeded P.K.  Yonge …

The Florida Gators women’s basketball team faced a challenging matchup Thursday against the No. 23 Alabama Crimson Tide at the O’Connell Center. Despite notable performances from freshman guard Liv McGill and senior center Ra Shaya Kyle, the Gators fell short, 84-66. Bright Spots For Gators McGill and Kyle had strong …

The Magic took on the Sacramento Kings (25-25) Wednesday night and came up with a 130-111 victory, ending a four-game losing streak. This win also marked the end of a seven-game losing skid on the road for Orlando (25-27). Wednesday was the first time the Magic put up 130 since …

The Orlando Magic are on the road again Wednesday night as they take on the Sacramento Kings at 10 p.m. PST. https://twitter.com/OrlandoMagic/status/1887149752602509686 The Magic (24-27) have hit another rocky patch, with their loss to the Warriors on Monday marking their fourth straight loss and their ninth loss in the last …

The Gainesville area’s high school girls basketball district tournaments are underway. Nine team’s seasons remain alive in hopes of advancing to the Florida High School Athletic Association playoffs. A district tournament preview can be found here. Gainesville The Gainesville Hurricanes ended their regular season 11-8, including a 2-0 mark in …