Talia Baia

Talia Baia is a senior at the University of Florida studying journalism and communications with a specialization in sports and media.

Handlogten’s Return Boosts Gators Ahead Of South Carolina Matchup

The third-ranked Florida Gators welcome South Carolina to the O’Connell Center for a conference showdown tonight. This is the second meeting between the teams this season after the Gators won a dramatic 70-69 victory in Columbia last month thanks to a game-winning layup by Will Richard with just 4.8 seconds …

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Florida Men’s Basketball Uses Depth To Defeat Vanderbilt Without Key Player

The No. 6 Florida Gators powered past the Vanderbilt Commodores with an 86-75 victory Tuesday night at the O’Connell Center despite missing star guard Walter Clayton Jr. Clayton’s absence created an opportunity for the reserves to step up and for the starters to elevate their game to deliver a standout …

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Florida Women’s Basketball Scores Surprise NIL Deal At Team Dinner

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The Florida Gators women’s basketball team gathered at Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille on Tuesday for a routine team dinner. However, the evening took an exciting turn when a NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) deal was announced for eligible players. The dinner, attended by players, coaching staff and sponsors, mirrored a similar …

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Florida’s 12th Consecutive Win Against Georgia Is An 89-59 Blowout

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No. 5 Florida showcased its dominance Saturday at the O’Connell Center by crushing Georgia 89-59 in a matchup that further solidified the Gators’ superiority in the rivalry. Florida’s 12th consecutive victory against the Bulldogs also extended coach Todd Golden’s record against former Florida coach Mike White to 6-0. Georgia (14-6, …

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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 …

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