Basketball

Alabama Escapes in 78-76 Overtime Win Over South Carolina

After a highly competitive game last night, Alabama escaped an upset, defeating South Carolina 78-76. In overtime, Freshman Brandon Miller brought home a win for the Tide after scoring a game-winning shot. Alabama wins it in overtime.#RollTide | #BlueCollarBasketball pic.twitter.com/vxTiMACcao — Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) February 23, 2023 First Half …

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Gator Men’s Basketball Fights Hard Without Castleton But Fall to Kentucky

Scott Stricklin

On Wednesday night, the Florida men’s basketball team (14-14, 7-8 SEC) battled the Kentucky Wildcats (19-9, 10-5) but came up short, losing 82-74.  Playing again without center Colin Castleton, Florida knew handling the Wildcats inside would be tough and it was as the Cats outrebounded Florida 40-21 in the contest.  …

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Three Gainesville Area Boys Basketball Teams Still Alive in State Playoffs

Regional

Three Gainesville area basketball programs are moving on in the FHSAA 2023 playoffs. Gainesville High School (6A), Santa Fe High School (4A) and Hawthorne (1A) will all be fighting for their playoff lives within the next week. Gainesville vs. Ponte Vedra Friday night, Gainesville will travel to Ponte Vedra to …

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Gators Men’s Basketball Looks for Revenge Against Kentucky

Gators Basketball

Wednesday, the Gator men’s basketball team will look for revenge in its rematch against the Kentucky Wildcats in the O’Dome. https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1628371246378323971?s=20 History Between the Two The Gators and Wildcats met earlier this season in Rupp Arena. Florida fell to Kentucky 72-67 despite a valiant comeback effort from the Gators. Colin …

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