GAINESVILLE, Fla—If you were to ask someone, “Who is Jordan Giberti?” That person would probably say, the son of Joey and Kimberly Giberti, Austin Giberti’s younger brother, and one of Morgan Giberti’s older brothers. Maybe that person would mention they remember seeing him compete on Westwood Middle School’s football and basketball …
Read More »Preview: Florida Takes on Ohio State in 1st Post-Season Matchup Since the Glory Days
The Gators have not squared off against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the post-season since Gainesville, FL was Titletown, U.S.A. Back then, Joakim Noah and Al Horford commanded a dominate front-court, while Corey Brewer, the 2007 NCAA Tournament’s MOP, led the squad’s offensive attack. This Sunday, the stakes are different. Instead …
Read More »Gator Lacrosse Takes on Maryland in Battle of the Elites
Two of the nations best unbeaten women’s lacrosse teams are set to go head-to-head in Gainesville this Saturday, March 19, at noon. The showdown is set to take place at Donald R. Dizney Stadium as the No. 1 Maryland Terrapins visit the No. 2 Florida Gators. The Gators are one of the …
Read More »NCAAW Tourney Preview: Florida Meets Albany In First Round Play
Today when the clock strikes noon Florida will tip-off the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Albany. The Gator women’s basketball team is making a comeback to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. Since there’s a first time for everything, these two teams will meet on the hardwood for the …
Read More »SEC WOMEN’S HOOPS TOURNAMENT: Florida Blasted By Kentucky
JACKSONVILLE, Fla— On Friday afternoon, the fourth seeded Florida women’s basketball team was knocked out of the SEC Tournament by fifth-seed Kentucky 92-62 in Jacksonville. This is the first time the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament has been hosted in Florida, and in a year of many firsts for the Gator …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Falls At Home To No. 22 Kentucky
GAINESVILLE, Fla— On Tuesday night, the final whistle blew and the game clock hit zero. The Florida men’s basketball team left the court defeated by the No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats, 88-79 and with it, perhaps their NCAA Tournament hopes as well. The Stephen C. O’Connell Center was filled with Gator fans dressed …
Read More »Gainesville Police Department’s Basketball Cop Continues To Change The Game
GAINESVILLE, Fla— Gainesville Police Department’s Officer Bobby White… the “Basketball Cop,” continues to draw up game-plans for local teenagers and his aim continues to be right on target. On February 24th Officer White reinforced his efforts to promote and bring awareness to, “Hoops Not Crime.” Kids growing up in Gainesville …
Read More »Miami Welcomes Gator Baseball for a Weekend Series
Today the top-ranked Florida Gator Baseball team (5-0) will visit the sixth-ranked Miami Hurricanes (4-0) in the midst of a five game in-state road streak. The Hurricanes are coming off of Wednesday’s 7-6 extra-inning win at home against St. Thomas. Meanwhile, that night Florida earned an 8-7 walk-off win in Lakeland …
Read More »Florida Women’s Basketball Defeats LSU, Gets Regular-Season Sweep
In a sea of purple and gold, the Gators topped the LSU Tigers, 82-56. Florida won the opening tip which was followed by a swift inside dish to Ronni Williams for an early two points for the Gators. Florida showed early signs of accurate execution, but LSU was not phased or …
Read More »Florida Swim Prepares to Take on Tennessee
The fourth ranked Gator men’s swim team and 11th ranked women’s team are preparing for their final dual of the regular season at Tennessee this Saturday. Gator Head Coach Gregg Troy says the men’s team has some work to do after a close fall to Auburn last Saturday with a final …
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