The already shorthanded Florida women’s basketball team will be even thinner going forward due to a recent arrest. Sophomore forward Christin Mercer has been suspended indefinitely, as she was arrested over the weekend and is facing robbery charges. Mercer, who has come off the bench in 12 games for the Gators …
Read More »Florida women’s basketball notches ninth consecutive win
It came down to the last two minutes for Florida’s women’s basketball team (13-3, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) in Thursday night’s 59-52 win over No. 25 Arkansas (14-2, 1-2 SEC), extending its winning streak to nine games – including No.6 Kentucky on Sunday. The Razorbacks pulled within one point after being …
Read More »Florida Women’s Basketball looks to remain undefeated in the SEC tonight versus Arkansas
The Florida Gator women’s basketball team is undefeated in the SEC at 2-0 and puts that undefeated conference record on the line when they host the Razorbacks of Arkansas tonight at 7:00. The Gators are coming off what might be their biggest win in program history versus Kentucky on the …
Read More »Florida Women’s Basketball Continues Road Trip, Will Face Troy Wednesday
After staying in the Bahamas over Thanksgiving break for some sun and some tournament competition, Florida women’s basketball (5-3) will remain on the road for its third consecutive game, traveling to Alabama to face Troy (3-3) at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. This is the Gators’ third matchup with the Trojans, with the series tied …
Read More »Gators women’s basketball falls to FSU 76-68
The Gator women’s basketball team dropped its second game of the season Thursday night at home against rival Florida State, 76-68. The Seminoles move to 4-0 on the season and Florida to 3-2. Despite holding a 50-5 home record against nonconference teams under head coach Amanda Butler, FSU has won seven …
Read More »VIDEO: Your Friday Sports in Two Minutes
From the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications, WRUF’s Chelsea Gates has your WRUF sports update. [jwplayer config=”News-video” file=”wruf/CHELSEAGATESONLINE.mp4″ html5_file=http://fms01.jou.ufl.edu/wruf/CHELSEAGATESONLINE.mp4]
Read More »Catching up with Azania Stewart
Azania Stewart Credit: Gatorzone Former University of Florida basketball player Azania Stewart has been busy since she graduated and played her last game as a Gator in the 2011-12 season. The 6’4” center from Great Britain spent the summer representing her country at the 2012 London Summer Olympics. Although her …
Read More »Florida women’s basketball season recap
The Florida women’s basketball team finished its season losing to Drexel 67-57 in the semifinals of the WNIT. The Gators ended the season 22-15 overall. Gator coach Amanda Butler said that she’s looking forward to the 2013-2014 season. She was disappointed in not getting a spot in the NCAA tournament, but she …
Read More »Gators fall in WNIT semifinals
The Gator women’s basketball team was defeated by Drexel University Wednesday night 67-57 in the semi-finals of the WNIT. The Dragons dominated in most facets of the game as they shot 49 percent from the field, went 8-for-18 from three and dominated the glass, gathering eight more boards than the …
Read More »Women’s Basketball Plays James Madison In WNIT Saturday
The Florida women’s basketball team will continue their Women’s National Invitation Tournament run on Saturday when they travel to face James Madison in the Elite 8. Florida coach Amanda Butler spoke highly of James Madison and knows their WNIT experience will only help their chances. However, Butler thinks the timing is right for …
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