Tag Archives: Billy Donovan

The Tennessee Volunteers have now won six-straight SEC games following last night’s 64-58 upset win over No. 8 Florida in Knoxville. Florida struggled as they shot only 42 percent from the field and only 23 percent from long distance. Gators coach Billy Donovan was not pleased with his team’s shot selection. Three …

In 1964, the United States was fighting a war in Vietnam, Muhammad Ali defeated Sonny Liston to become World Heavyweight Champion and it was also the last time Florida and Tennessee didn’t play a home and home regular season series. Fast forward through almost five decades and we arrive in …

It’s now down to the final stretch of the season. Only five games remain on the Gator men’s basketball schedule, with three of them set at home. Florida welcomes the Arkansas Razorbacks to the O’Connell Center Saturday night. UF looks to bounce back after a tough 63-60 loss this past …

In the wise words of rapper Jay-Z, it’s “on to the next one” for the Gators. At the moment, Florida is on a 10-game winning streak, which is its longest since the 2008-2009 season. The No. 2-ranked Gators, with their highest national ranking since 2007,  are back on the road …

By now you know the drill. Thus far, the SEC just can’t hang with the Florida Gators men’s basketball team. Even up against a ranked opponent, Florida (18-2, 8-0 SEC) continues to shine. The Gators had a modest lead for most of the game, and Ole Miss (17-4, 6-2 SEC) could only …

The Gators men’s basketball team is back in action in the SEC tonight as they host the Ole Miss Rebels. Florida is 7-0 in league play while Ole Miss comes in with only one league loss. Florida is also trying to stay undefeated at home but the Rebels could pose a serious …

It’s starting to get a little out of hand. The Florida men’s basketball team won in blowout fashion again Wednesday night, defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks 75-36 in Gainesville.  The Gators held USC to just 10 points in the first half, as they made just 3 of 21 shots.  The …

After what seems to have been a lifetime on the road, the Gators men’s basketball team returns to the Stephen C. O’Connell Center tonight to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks.  Florida has played only three home games in a span of 61 days, but now they’ll have their next four out …

It didn’t take long.  The Florida Gator men’s basketball team showed the Mississippi State Bulldogs why they are a top ten team Saturday night. Season highs and typical Gators defense left the Bulldogs crushed 82-47.   This past Wednesday, the Gators had to fight back in the second half to get their toughest win of the …

For the fourth time in five games the Florida men’s basketball team is on the road taking on the Mississippi State Bulldogs.  Florida will try for its eighth straight win and as the Gators lead the all time series 58-49 with coach Billy Donovan sporting an 11-8 record against the Bulldogs.  The Gators …