The Gators have not squared off against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the post-season since Gainesville, FL was Titletown, U.S.A. Back then, Joakim Noah and Al Horford commanded a dominate front-court, while Corey Brewer, the 2007 NCAA Tournament’s MOP, led the squad’s offensive attack. This Sunday, the stakes are different. Instead …
Read More »NCAA Tournament Preview: Day 2 of the Big Dance
The opening day of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is in the books; two five seeds lost to 12 seeds and two 11-seeds took out their six seed opponents and it featured one quite interesting post game interview. "How did Yale out-rebound Baylor?" https://t.co/5UapBDXaoo pic.twitter.com/LhsghxHkWT — Deadspin (@Deadspin) March 17, 2016 Today, …
Read More »NCAA Tournament Preview: Texas A&M Dances with Green Bay in NCAA Tournament
No. 3 Texas A&M looks to make some noise in the NCAA Tournament when they take on No. 14 Green Bay Friday night in the first round of the west region. The Aggies (26-8) hope to go on a deep run in the “Big Dance” after making the tournament for …
Read More »NCAAW Tourney Preview: Florida Meets Albany In First Round Play
Today when the clock strikes noon Florida will tip-off the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Albany. The Gator women’s basketball team is making a comeback to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. Since there’s a first time for everything, these two teams will meet on the hardwood for the …
Read More »March Madness Rundown for St. Patrick’s Day
It’s that time of year we have all been waiting for and yet no matter how much we try to prepare our brackets, we should expect the unexpected. The NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament tips off today, with a full slate of 16 games, beginning around noon. Here is a breakdown …
Read More »NCAA Tournament Preview: Kentucky vs. Stony Brook
The Kentucky Wildcats (26-8) will take on the Stony Brook Seawolves (26-6) in a first round matchup of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats were tabbed the No. 4 seed in the East region for the fourth time in program history. Kentucky is coming off a thrilling 82-77 overtime victory in the Southeastern Conference title game against …
Read More »First Four Recap: Holy Cross, Michigan Advance
The First Four of the 2016 NCAA Tournament concluded on Wednesday with Holy Cross and Michigan both earning wins. Both teams will now play Friday night in the first round of the tournament. Holy Cross defeated the Southern University Jaguars, 59-55, to earn the school’s first NCAA Tournament victory since 1953. Holy Cross …
Read More »We’re Talking About Practice: The Men Behind the Scenes of Gator Women’s Basketball
Contributing Writer, Alex Maminakis Carlie Needles sizes up Daniel Mumford, preparing to defend him. Needles, a fifth-year Florida Gators guard, turns to an assistant coach, “Is he playing 11 or 15 right now?” she asks, referring to Daniel’s jersey number. The coach replies, “15.” “Lefty,” Needles says to herself, remembering the …
Read More »UF Women’s Hoops: Gator Seniors Looking to Make Their NCAA Tournament Experience Memorable
The Gator women’s basketball team earned a No. 5 seed in the NCAA tournament on Monday after having not been invited to the big dance since 2014. The Gators currently have five seniors on their roster, (guard Carlie Needles, guard January Miller, guard Cassie Peoples, guard Carla Batchelor, center Viktorija Dimaite) many …
Read More »College Hoops Preview: Georgia Battles Belmont to Advance in NIT
The Georgia Bulldogs accepted a bid as the No. 3 seed in the NIT on Sunday after finding out they would not be heading to the NCAA tournament. This will be the Bulldogs second appearance in the NIT in three years and the 13th in Georgia’s program history. The Bulldogs are …
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