It only gets sweeter. For the first time in program history, the Florida men’s basketball team has advanced to the Sweet 16 for a third consecutive year. The Gators defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 78-64 Sunday night. Senior forward Erik Murphy spoke about what it means to be a part …
Read More »Gators Hoops Begin Tournament Play
How significant is March Madness? Sixty percent of Americans said they plan on filling out an NCAA bracket, according to an online MSN survey. Comparatively, 57 percent of eligible Americans voted in the 2012 Presidential election. It’s probably safe to say the percentage of fans choosing Florida over Northwestern State …
Read More »Who Gator Fans Should Cheer For in the NCAA Tournament
The Florida Gators basketball team will gear up to play Northwestern State Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. For the fans who may not understand the dynamic of the NCAA March Madness bracket, this will break down which teams the Gators would have to play in …
Read More »Gators Women’s Basketball Faces FIU in NIT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUqFKBgUgIc&feature=youtu.be The Gators women’s basketball team faces Florida International University Thursday night in Miami for the first round of the National Invitational Tournament. Florida (18-14) received a bid for postseason play for the 20th time in school history. The matchup Thursday evening marks Florida’s sixth appearance in the NIT, fourth …
Read More »Heat Continue Hot Streak
The Miami Heat completed a 27-point comeback last night to beat the depleted Cleveland Cavaliers 98-95. The Heat were led by LeBron James who notched a triple-double with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. James believes that as long as the Heat keep winning, opposing teams will continue to …
Read More »Thursday Sports News and Notes…
The Miami Heat keep the win streak alive, lots of Gator news and more in our Thursday Sports News and Notes… ** The Miami Heat winning streak is at 24 after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-95 Wednesday. The Heat overcame a 27-point deficit to get the win. ** The Orlando …
Read More »NIT Day Two First Round Matchup: Tennessee vs. Mercer
The 32-team National Invitation Tournament opening round saw Kentucky get knocked off by Robert Morris. The top seeded and defending national champion Wildcats’ loss may be the tournament’s biggest upset in history. Day two of the first round in the NIT tips off tonight, featuring yet another SEC team – No. 2 seeded Tennessee. …
Read More »Florida Football Practice: Week One
The Florida football team began practice one week ago. Last year, starting quarterback Jeff Driskel was splitting reps with Jacoby Brissett during the season opener. Now, Brissett is at NC State and Driskel isn’t feeling the heat of competition over his shoulder. Driskel came into spring practice with more confidence and the ability …
Read More »Obama Puts Florida in Final Four
President Barack Obama continues the five-year tradition of filling out a bracket on ESPN. Obama filled out his bracket in an interview on Tuesday at ESPN’s studio in Bristol, Conn. His men’s basketball tournament picks were revealed in full on Wednesday morning. The President’s Final Four consists of No. 1 Louisville from the midwest …
Read More »Wednesday Sports News and Notes…
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is officially underway, Kentucky loses in the NIT and another NBA streak all in our Wednesday Sports News and Notes… ** The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is officially underway with two games played last night; North Carolina A&T advances to play top-seed Louisville after beating …
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