The skill and size advantage of the Florida men’s basketball team were the deciding factors in a decisive 87-46 win over the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday evening in Sunrise, Florida at the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Classic. The Gators outscored the 49ers, 38-14 in the paint and out rebounded them 44-23. “[That …
Read More »Florida Gets Ready for Charlotte in the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Classic
At the glance of an eye, Charlotte may look like a blowout win for the Gators. But upon further look, Florida’s game against the 49ers could be closer than expected. The Florida Gators take on the Charlotte 49ers in the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Classic in Sunrise, Florida, just west of …
Read More »Florida Loses Third Straight Game to Florida State for the First Time Since 1997
For the second straight year, Dwayne Bacon was just too much for the Florida Gators. The Florida State Seminoles took down the Gators, 83-78, winning their third straight game against UF for the first time since 1997. Bacon scored 24 points on 9-of-18 shooting, going 6-of-7 from the foul line. …
Read More »No. 21 Florida Looking For Their First Win Against FSU in 3 Years
While the Florida Gators lead the all-time series vs. their closest rival, Florida State, the Seminoles have won the last two games vs. UF. If Florida can get it done vs. the ‘Noles on Sunday evening at 4 PM in Tallahassee, they’ll have their first 8-2 start since the 2013-2014 season. The …
Read More »It’s a Battle Between Duke’s Offense and Florida’s Defense Tonight at MSG
For the first time since the 2000 Sweet 16, the Florida Gators will take on the Duke Blue Devils in New York City at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic. Both teams are coming off of 30+ point wins, as the Gators took down North Florida in their …
Read More »Florida Takes Down Belmont 78-61; 4-0 for First Time Since 2012-2013
For the second straight game, Canyon Barry’s second half rally led the Gators to victory. Florida took down Belmont on Monday night at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, 78-61, thanks in part to Barry’s 14 points in the second half on 5-of-6 shooting. The son of NBA legend Rick Barry …
Read More »Florida Prepares for Hardest Test Yet against Belmont
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team squares off against the Belmont Bruins tonight in Tampa at the Amalie Arena for just the second time in program history. The two teams met in 2001, when the 3rd-ranked Gators downed the Bruins, 107-55. Belmont is currently ranked 11th in the College Insider Mid-Major …
Read More »Florida Basketball Prepares for St. Bonaventure
For the second season in a row, Florida will have the opportunity to start the year 3-0. The only thing standing in their way is St. Bonaventure, but the Bonnies are no joke. Our tour of Florida continues tonight. #GoGators #OurGatorsOurState pic.twitter.com/baS1eofPz5 — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) November 17, …
Read More »Mike White and Justin Leon talk St. Bonaventure’s Versatility and Sports Pyschology
Florida men’s basketball has started the season 2-0 and is looking to continue their success on Thursday in their third game vs. the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. The contest will be the Gators’ first home game in Lakeland and tips off at 7 p.m. The game can be streamed on the …
Read More »Florida Mens Hoops Looks for Second Straight Win
Most people will remember Mercer for their 2014 NCAA Tournament run. The Bears qualified for their third big dance that year, and took down the No. 2 seed Duke Blue Devils to pick up their first ever win in the tournament. Tonight, Mercer takes on the Florida Gators at 8 …
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