For the second straight year, Dwayne Bacon was just too much for the Florida Gators. The Florida State Seminoles took down the Gators, 83-78, winning their third straight game against UF for the first time since 1997. Bacon scored 24 points on 9-of-18 shooting, going 6-of-7 from the foul line. …
Read More »No. 21 Florida Looking For Their First Win Against FSU in 3 Years
While the Florida Gators lead the all-time series vs. their closest rival, Florida State, the Seminoles have won the last two games vs. UF. If Florida can get it done vs. the ‘Noles on Sunday evening at 4 PM in Tallahassee, they’ll have their first 8-2 start since the 2013-2014 season. The …
Read More »Florida Basketball Takes on UNF in First True Road Game
While the Gators still haven’t had a real home game yet at the O’Connell Center, tonight will be their first true road game as they take on the UNF Ospreys at 7 p.m. from UNF Arena in front of 5,800 screaming North Florida fans. Oh my! The opening of the new …
Read More »Florida Prepares for Hardest Test Yet against Belmont
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team squares off against the Belmont Bruins tonight in Tampa at the Amalie Arena for just the second time in program history. The two teams met in 2001, when the 3rd-ranked Gators downed the Bruins, 107-55. Belmont is currently ranked 11th in the College Insider Mid-Major …
Read More »Mike White and Justin Leon talk St. Bonaventure’s Versatility and Sports Pyschology
Florida men’s basketball has started the season 2-0 and is looking to continue their success on Thursday in their third game vs. the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. The contest will be the Gators’ first home game in Lakeland and tips off at 7 p.m. The game can be streamed on the …
Read More »Florida Mens Hoops Looks for Second Straight Win
Most people will remember Mercer for their 2014 NCAA Tournament run. The Bears qualified for their third big dance that year, and took down the No. 2 seed Duke Blue Devils to pick up their first ever win in the tournament. Tonight, Mercer takes on the Florida Gators at 8 …
Read More »Gorjok Gak Ruled Eligible for the 2016-2017 Season
According to multiple media reports, the NCAA has granted Gorjok Gak’s waiver appeal, and he is eligible for the 2016-2017 basketball season. Florida's Gorjok Gak's waiver has been approved by NCAA, immediately eligible. — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 11, 2016 The 6’11”, 230-pound big man averaged 13.9 points and 9.3 …
Read More »Florida Looks to Start Strong vs. FGCU on Friday Night
If a glorified scrimmage vs. Eckerd College wasn’t enough for your Florida basketball fix, fear not. The Gators officially start their season on Friday night in Jacksonville vs. Florida Gulf Coast University at 7:30 p.m. All action starting from the tipoff can be seen on the SEC Network+. The contest can be …
Read More »Preview: Florida Men’s Basketball Prepares for The U
The Florida men’s basketball will travel to Coral Gables for just the second time in 25 years tonight to take on the University of Miami at 7 p.m. The last time the two teams met was last season, when Angel Rodriguez’s last second shot gave the Hurricanes a 69-67 victory …
Read More »Florida Men’s Hoops Dominates Richmond, 76-56
In the fifth all-time meeting between Florida and Richmond, it was the Gators who came out victorious, winning 76-56 on Tuesday night. John Egbunu led all scorers in the game with 17 points on 77.8% shooting, and a personal game high 14 rebounds. An 8-0 run to start the game …
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