Confidence. Leadership. Those are two qualities that immediately come to Florida basketball head coach Todd Golden’s mind when he talks about senior point guard Walter Clayton Jr. Clayton’s 17.6 points per game last season was the highest scoring average by a Gators player since Anthony Roberson (17.9) in 2003-04. However, …

The foundation of former University of Florida football player Johnny Townsend hosted its second annual spring game tailgate Thursday to raise funds for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. The event outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium was organized with the goal of raising $100,000 for a facility renovation at the pediatric …

The Florida volleyball team defeated the Florida A&M Rattlers in three sets to secure a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Gators were led by Gabbi Essix who delivered eight kills and two blocks. Essix shared her thoughts on the team’s mentality going into the game …

The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines face the unranked Purdue Boilermakers in the Big Ten Championship Saturday at 8 p.m. Michigan advanced to the Big Ten championship after defeating Ohio State 45-23 on Saturday. The Wolverines are returning to the Big Ten Championship Game for the second year in a row …

The Florida volleyball team defeated Ole Miss in an exciting five-set match Saturday to clinch the SEC regular season crown. The Gators share the title with Kentucky, but have secured an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament due to the SEC tie break rules. The Gators were led by senior …

The Florida women’s basketball team defeated the Furman Paladins 77-50 in Monday night’s matchup in Gainesville. The Gators were led by sophomore guard Alberte Rimdal, who went 5-9 from the field, 4-8 from beyond the arc, 5-5 from the free-throw line, while scoring 19 points in the winning effort. Senior guards …

The Florida Volleyball team takes on the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats in the final home series of the season. First serve is at 4 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Florida’s two seniors, Marina Markova and Rhett Robinson, will be honored before Sunday’s match. Senior Day Markova is …

The Florida volleyball team defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 3-1 in College Station on Saturday. The Gators came into the matchup riding a four-game win streak, while the Aggies were deep into a three-game losing streak. The Gators were led by sophomore Merritt Beason, who tallied 15 kills, four aces …

Monday marked the official start of the Golden Era for the Gator men’s basketball program. Todd Golden secured his first win as Florida’s basketball coach in dominant fashion. The Gators defeated Stony Brook 81-45. Sophomore forward Alex Fudge led the way with 16 points and three rebounds, while sophomore guard …

The Florida volleyball team made quick work of the Missouri Tigers in Friday night’s SEC matchup, sweeping the Tigers in three competitive games.  The win improved the Gators’ record to 19-4 on the season and keeps them in first place in the SEC. Senior outside hitter Marina Markova led the …