It’s been six months since former Gators defensive lineman Zachary Carter was selected in the third round of the NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. The 95th overall pick was known in the Swamp for his dynamic skill set. Carter played a pivotal role on the defense under Dan Mullen. …
Read More »Missouri Looks to Keep Bowl Hopes Alive Against New Mexico State
The Missouri Tigers (4-6) welcome the New Mexico State Aggies (4-5) to Columbia Saturday in the team’s senior night game. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm. https://twitter.com/MizzouFootball/status/1592689444708290561?s=20&t=wCbJvjDbx0XPgCrdwg59Og What’s at Stake With both of these teams having four wins, they are fighting for bowl eligibility. If New Mexico State can manage …
Read More »Auburn Set to Host Western Kentucky
The Auburn Tigers (4-6) are entering its third week under interim head coach Cadillac Williams. In his first game, the Tigers fell to Mississippi State in overtime, but they picked up a win last week against Texas A&M. This week, the Tigers host Western Kentucky (7-4) as they look to …
Read More »Columbia Faces Escambia in Regional Semifinals
The FHSAA Football State Champion Tournament continues Friday and the Columbia Tigers are in a deep in a playoff run. Last season, their last playoff stretch ended in disappointment when they fell to Riverside 17-3 in the regional quarterfinals. However, the Tigers have earned a spot in the regional semifinals …
Read More »FEATURE: Oskar Lindholm: Ready since his first time in the pool
To celebrate International Education Week, WRUF is publishing profiles of UF student-athletes all week. From the first time he swam competitively, Oskar Lindholm knew he wanted to come to America to swim in college. Swimming has been the Dane’s passion his whole life. Why America? One of Lindholm’s biggest draws …
Read More »Alabama takes on Austin Peay
With the college football season quickly approaching its end, No. 8 Alabama is looking for a way into the College Football Playoff. Saturday, the Crimson Tide will host the Austin Peay Governors. Crimson Tide Alabama is heading into Saturday as the eighth-ranked team in the country, with an 8-2 record. …
Read More »Mississippi State Set to Host East Tennessee State
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (3-7) travel to Starkville to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs (6-4, 3-4 SEC) Saturday. Bounce Back for Both Parties The Buccaneers and Bulldogs are both coming off tough losses in their most recent matchups. East Tennessee State held a lead against Western Carolina Saturday …
Read More »Magic suffer loss to Minnesota, missing key players
The Orlando Magic struggled at home on Wednesday night losing 126-108 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. With key players missing in the Magic’s starting lineup, the Timberwolves capitalized on this, creating an 18-point lead by the end of the first quarter. Minnesota’s display of dominance only continued throughout the game, with …
Read More »FEATURE: Eric Friese, From Germany to Gator Country
To celebrate International Education Week, WRUF is publishing profiles of UF student-athletes all week. The journey and transition from Germany to Gainesville is not easy. That is unless you’re Florida Gators swimmer Eric Friese. Friese made the move from Potsdam, Germany, just outside of Berlin, to Gainesville to swim in college …
Read More »Verlander and Alcantara Named Cy Young Award Winners
Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara have been named the Cy Young Award winners for the 2022 MLB season. Alcantara took home the trophy for the National League, giving the Miami Marlins their first Cy Young win in franchise history. Meanwhile, Verlander won the American League, marking his third career Cy …
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