After taking the first game 4-1 Thursday, the Florida Gators attempted to make it a 2-0 series Friday. Their efforts were not enough as a high-scoring ninth inning gave the No. 3 Rebels the win. The series now sits dead even with the deciding game on Saturday at 1 p.m. …
Read More »Lon Kruger Former Gators Basketball Head Coach Retires
Kruger Calls it Quits Former Gators Head Coach Lon Kruger announced his retirement after 35 seasons in college basketball. Lon coached the Oklahoma Sooners for the past 10 years, leading them to a final four appearances in 2016. Kruger led his team to the round of 32 before favorites Gonzaga …
Read More »UF Athletic Director Talks Gators Sports
University of Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin discussed two of the uncertainties surrounding Gators sports: in-person events and the fate of Mike White. In-Person Events In his talk, Stricklin said that the University Athletic Association has been working closely with UF Health for guidance. He said that its suggestions included …
Read More »Mullen Speaks After Impressive Gator Pro Day
The eyes of the pro football world were on Gainesville yesterday as head coach Dan Mullen’s former Gators showcased their skills at their annual pro day. In a year without a true, in-person NFL Scouting Combine due to COVID-19, college pro days are taking the lead for physical evaluations of …
Read More »Kyle Pitts Wows at Florida Gators Pro Day
Kyle Pitts‘ stat line from last season is no joke: 43 catches, 770 yards and 12 touchdowns in only seven-and-a-half games. His yardage and touchdown totals led all FBS tight ends. So, it’s no surprise that he put on a show at the Florida Gators pro day on Wednesday. And …
Read More »Gators Face Toughest Challenge Yet In Ole Miss
One thing consistent in Gator sports is inconsistency. The highs and lows of Florida baseball strike again. After suffering three-straight losses against No.25 South Carolina, the Gators will face their toughest opponent yet in No. 3 Ole Miss. The Rebels After sweeping Alabama, Ole Miss remains the only undefeated team …
Read More »Florida Soccer Ties Georgia in Double Overtime
For the second time this season, Florida Gators soccer (5-8-3) ties Georgia (3-7-3), 1-1 in double overtime. https://twitter.com/GatorsSoccer/status/1376644772660539392 Similar to their previous match in the fall, both goals were scored in the first half. A stalemate then took place where both teams went scoreless in the second half and overtime. …
Read More »South Carolina Only SEC Team to Advance to Elite 8 in Women’s NCAA Tournament
As the Madness of March intensifies, the Elite Eight is set for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. One of the eight teams competing for a spot in the Final Four is the University of South Carolina. The Gamecocks are the only SEC team to make it this far in the …
Read More »COVID Aftershocks Continue as Transfer Portal Swells
College basketball’s long-standing principles of structure and order have held many of its student-athletes for the most part in one place. This year, with the NCAA opting to consider the 2020-2021 season of competition a wash for eligibility, that order is shaken. An influx of men’s basketball players has already …
Read More »Florida Soccer Faces Georgia On The Road
The Florida Gators soccer team (5-8-2) returns to action on Monday at 1 p.m. to take on the Georgia Bulldogs (3-7-2). This match was originally scheduled for Sunday, but due to anticipated bad weather in Atlanta, the soccer match has been moved to Monday. https://twitter.com/GatorsSoccer/status/1375822894589169664 Previous Match Against UNF The …
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