Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal’s youngest child, Me’Arah O’Neal, signed her National Letter of Intent to the University of Florida women’s basketball program. The four-star recruit chose Florida over her father’s alma mater and one of the best women’s programs in the country, LSU. Officially signed🔏 Welcome home, @MeArahONeall! đź”— …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine (Nov. 13)
The Back Nine comes at you after a beautiful weekend unless you are a huge Gator fan. For you, not so good. 10. Remember when we were all excited about Florida’s defense early in the season and were quoting their national ranking with pride? Not so fast, my friend. The …
Read More »Gator Football Falls to No. 19 LSU in Death Valley
It was an offensive showdown in Death Valley, but the Florida football team ultimately fell to the #19 LSU Tigers 52-35 on Saturday night in Baton Rouge. Florida is now 5-5 overall and 3-4 in SEC play. Tigers Strike First The first quarter actually started a bit slowly on offense.  LSU …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Grades (FLORIDA vs. LSU)
The Tailgate’s Pat Dooley hands out grades after Florida’s 52-35 loss to LSU in Baton Rouge on Saturday night. OFFENSE B- First half: The offense came out looking great and then got a couple of big penalties against LSU to drive for a second score. Graham Mertz only had two …
Read More »Preview: Florida at No. 18 LSU
The Florida Gators are set to travel to Baton Rouge and take on No. 18 LSU Saturday night. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1721883953441751229 Gators Struggles After an upset loss in overtime to Arkansas, the Gators have now fallen to 3-3 in SEC play this season. Florida had an uphill battle since the first quarter …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Falls to Virginia, 73-70
The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team moves to 2-0 on the season after beating the Florida Gators 73-70 on Friday night at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Cavaliers maintained composure defensively throughout a tight game, but Florida just couldn’t finish. Final #GoGators | presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/Ah1EaF8Atz …
Read More »Gator Women’s Basketball Defeats Bethune-Cookman
For the eighth time in team history, the Florida women’s basketball team defeated the Bethune Cookman Wildcats. The final score was 83-69. After the home win the Gators move on to 2-0 on the regular season. Starting Off Strong The Gators secured possession at the start of Quarter 1, thanks …
Read More »Austin Barber Confident in Gators’ Offense
Despite scoring 36 points on Saturday, the Gators fell short in overtime against the Razorbacks. Following the Gators’ stunning loss to Arkansas, Florida is in danger of finishing under .500 for the third straight year. The 5-4 Gators need a win to become bowl eligible and two wins to guarantee …
Read More »Gators Start Season Strong with 93-73 Win Over Loyola Marlyand
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team opened up their season Monday night at home against Loyola Maryland. Coming off of a season where Florida had a losing record (16-17), expectations are high for second-year head coach Todd Golden. The Gators did not disappoint, blowing out Loyola Maryland 93-73. W in …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Defeats Loyola Maryland, 93-73
The 2023-2024 Florida Gator men’s basketball season is officially underway. The season tipped off Monday when the team defeated Loyola (MD) 93-73. The Gators entered the season with only two returning starters in Riley Kugel and Will Richard. W in the books ✔️#GoGators | presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/sVBPyvEZkV — Florida …
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