Free throws plagued Mike White and the Florida Gators last season, more than likely costing them a trip to the Big Dance. On Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa, it was Avery Johnson and the Alabama Crimson Tide who had to suffer through the hardships of missed opportunities at the charity stripe. …
Read More »KeVaughn Allen and Justin Leon Contribute 42 points in 83-70 Win over Tennessee
When Justin Leon joined the Gators in the Fall of 2015, the junior college All-American was expected to be a middle of the rotation player with some upside. Fast forward to January 7, 2017 and Leon’s new career-high of 19 points were vital in Florida’s 83-70 takedown of the Tennessee …
Read More »#24 Florida Looking For 5th Straight Win on Saturday Night vs. Tennessee
Besides Georgia and Kentucky, no other team has squared off against the Gators on the hardwood more than the Tennessee Volunteers. On Saturday night at 5:15 p.m., Florida will face Tennessee for the 123rd in program history at the Exactech Arena at the O’Connell Center. While Tennessee won the last …
Read More »SEC Hoops Preview: Tennessee Volunteers Host Arkansas Razorbacks
An important SEC match-up this Saturday as the Arkansas Razorbacks head to Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville to face the Tennessee Volunteers. Both teams are currently close to one another in the bottom half of the standings. The Volunteers, sporting a 13-15 overall record and a conference record of 6-9, are coming …
Read More »SEC Hoops Preview: South Carolina vs Tennessee
The South Carolina men’s basketball team is set to host Tennessee at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks are coming off a victory against the Florida Gators in overtime 73-69, making it Head Coach Frank Martin’s first win against the Gators. During the game, senior Michael Carrera had 20 points including two crucial foul shots …
Read More »SEC Hoops Preview: LSU at Arkansas
The LSU Tigers (16-11) travel to Bud Walton Arena to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks (13-14) in a great SEC match-up tonight. The Tigers have lost three of their last four games including Alabama, South Carolina, and most recently Tennessee. Overall, the Tigers have a 9-5 SEC record LSU is currently on …
Read More »SEC HOOPS PREVIEW: Kentucky vs. Tennessee
Kentucky is looking for revenge in Lexington tomorrow night after a surprising loss to Tennessee earlier this month. Kentucky’s credentials were called into question after dropping a 21-point first-half lead in an 84-77 loss to the Volunteers on February 2. Now, the #14 Wildcats (19-6, 9-3 SEC) are playing their best basketball and are looking for another …
Read More »SEC PREVIEW: Tennessee Hosts In-State Rival Vanderbilt at Rocky Top
Kevin Stallings and his Vanderbilt Commodores will attempt to win their third straight SEC game when they travel to Tennessee tonight. The Commodores (10-7, 2-3 SEC) are on a high coming off of two SEC wins against Auburn and Alabama. Wade Balwin IV leads all Vanderbilt scorers with 14.4 points …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Drops SEC Road Opener to Tennessee, 83-69
On Wednesday night, the Florida men’s basketball team (9-5) looked to carry the same momentum it had after being Georgia at home in its SEC opener but it was not to be as Tennessee (8-6) knocked off the Gators 83-69 in Knoxville. The Gators did not shoot well (34.3% from the floor) and …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Prepares For SEC Road Opener vs. Tennessee
The Florida Gators (9-4) have won three of their last four games, won their SEC opener on Saturday against Georgia, and in that game shot above their season average in both field goal percentage and three point percentage. While the team is certainly happy with the way they’ve started out …
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