The Florida Panthers had their way Tuesday night as they hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs and won 7-2. The win was much needed as the Panthers (30-27-11) were able to snap a five-game skid. The victory also brought the Maple Leaf’s (31-23-14) three-game win streak to a halt. It was …
Read More »Vanderbilt vs. Northwestern NCAA preview: What You Need to Know
With a record of 19-15, college basketball teams would not in the past have been competing as an at large team in the NCAA Tournament. This year, Vanderbilt performed the unheard of, officially being the first team in history with 15 or more losses to make the Big Dance. Northwestern …
Read More »McElwain Praises Gators for Continuing Work During Spring Break
GAINESVILLE, FL – Florida football coach Jim McElwain praised his team for not only listening to the coaches, but going above and beyond of what they asked of them. Before spring break at the University of Florida, McElwain and his assistant coaches asked their team to train somewhat during the break. All over …
Read More »NIT Tournament: 5th Seed Ole Miss Faces 4th Seed Monmouth
A snow storm coming to the area or not… the first round of the National Invitation Tournament will be making a stop in West Long Beach, New Jersey. Tonight, fifth seed Ole Miss takes on four seed Monmouth as the Rebels make their eighth postseason appearance in 11 years under head coach Andy …
Read More »Florida Baseball Shuts Out Rival Florida State
On a cool night at McKethan Stadium in Gainesville, the Gators and Seminoles put on quite a show in their first Sunshine State Showdown in baseball this season. A crowd of over 5,800 fans witnessed a classic pitcher’s duel with the Gators coming out on top 1-0 to give Florida its eighth win …
Read More »Round of 64: ETSU-Florida Preview
https://soundcloud.com/espn-gainesville/rowdyroundtable64 The Big Dance always brings together combinations of teams so different, it’s jarring they could be in the same division of basketball. The Florida Gators received a four-seed after finishing the season 24-8, despite an SEC quarterfinals exit after a third loss to Vanderbilt. The ETSU Buccaneers qualified for …
Read More »Top Fuel Driver Troy Coughlin Jr. Looks Forward to Gainesville
Following Family Footsteps Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, drag racing has been a dream for 26-year old Troy Coughlin Jr. all the way from his childhood to now. He has followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather–both of whom hold impressive achievements in the sport. Coughlin’s father, Troy Sr. is proudly known as the two-time …
Read More »Villanova Set to Begin its Title Defense
For many years, Villanova constantly disappointed in the NCAA Tournament. Then last year they destroyed opponents en route to their second ever national championship. The Wildcats set an NCAA tournament record for scoring margin, beating their opponents by a combined 124 points. Time to Defend Now Villanova is set to defend its national championship. …
Read More »2017 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Breakdown
After nearly four straight months on the court, it’s finally here: the 2017 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Sixty-four teams are set to face off this upcoming weekend for two more weeks of basketball. While there were some changes this season as compared to the last, some aspects of the tournament …
Read More »Georgia Makes It to The NIT Tournament
Georgia is once again in the NIT Tournament. They were given a No. 2 seed and will face No. 7 Belmont again in the first round. The last time Georgia made it in the NCAA Tournament was in 2015. The team was hopeful that they would make it this season, …
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