No. 6 Florida’s frontcourt was a combined 6-for-20 against No. 4 Tennessee 0n Saturday, the Gators worst shooting day of the season. Finishing in the paint; something Florida coach Todd Golden stressed in Monday’s practice. Tennessee (18-4, 5-4 SEC) was able to take away the post with double-teams and help-side …
Read More »No. 5 Florida Men’s Basketball Unable To Break Knoxville Curse
No. 8 Tennessee dominated No. 5 Florida in the second half Saturday for a 64-44 win at Knoxville’s Thompson-Boling Arena, a venue the Gators have not won at since 2014. Florida (18-3, 5-3) has now lost 10 of the last 11 and 15 of the last 17 games in Knoxville since …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Uses Midweek Bye To Prepare For Battle
With trips to Knoxville and Auburn in the near future, a midweek bye for No. 5 Florida could not have come at a better time. Florida (18-2, 5-2 SEC) plays No. 8 Tennessee (17-4, 4-4) at Thompson-Boling Arena at noon Saturday (ESPN, 98.1-FM/850-AM WRUF). They have not won at this …
Read More »UF Clears Golden After Lengthy Title IX Investigation
The University of Florida cleared its men’s basketball coach Todd Golden on Monday following a four-month Title IX investigation that found no evidence following allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking multiple women. “The University of Florida takes these matters seriously and works deliberately to ensure that due …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Dominates Texas For SEC Statement Win
The No. 5 Florida Gators delivered an emphatic 84-60 victory against the Texas Longhorns in front of a crowd of 11,107 at the O’Connell Center on Saturday. The win marks a resounding response for Florida (16-2, 3-2 SEC) after suffering its first home loss of the season earlier in the …
Read More »Former Gators Coach Meyer Elected To College Football Hall of Fame
Former Florida football coach Urban Meyer was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Time at UF Meyer led the Gators to two national championships in 2006 and 2008 throughout his five-year stay at Florida. During his time in Gainesville, Meyer compiled a 65-15 record, which placed …
Read More »Florida Women’s Basketball Prepares To Take On Ole Miss
Florida women’s basketball is seeking another road win against Ole Miss Thursday evening after a dominating win against Missouri (11-8). The Gators are 11-7 overall and 2-2 in the SEC, while the Rebels are 11-5 overall and 2-2 in the SEC as the conference slate gains steam. The Past: Florida …
Read More »Florida’s Lagway Named FWAA Freshman All-America
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway was named to the Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America team. Lagway Makes Mark UF’s quarterback lived up to his five-star expectations (the No. 1 quarterback in the country per 247Sports) coming out of high school. He threw for 1,915 yards while adding 12 touchdowns …
Read More »Clayton Jr. Shakes Off Rust In Home Loss
Despite an 83-82 home loss to unranked Missouri on Tuesday night, No. 5 Florida has to be happy about the performance of its star player. The Gators’ success significantly depends on Walter Clayton Jr.’s ability to score the basketball. Number 1 finished Tuesday’s outing with 28 points, shooting 9 of …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball: Keeping Momentum vs. Missouri
Florida Gators men’s basketball moves up to No. 4 in the USA Today Coaches Poll after a week that featured a 30-point win over then-No. 1 Tennessee. UF holds a record of 15-1 half way through the season as it welcomes Missouri (13-3, 2-1 SEC) to Gainesville. A Rankings Jump …
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