Tag Archives: Florida Men’s Basketball

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Gator men’s basketball team travels to Athens to take on the Georgia Bulldogs Wednesday night.  This will be Florida’s third game on the road in their last four matchups.  Florida opened SEC play against the Dawgs back on January 9th, winning 77-44.  Georgia head coach Mark Fox talked about some …