The Georgia Bulldogs saw their 26-point lead disappear, but regained it late Tuesday to end No. 3 Florida’s six-game winning streak, 88-83, in Athens. Georgia (17-11, 5-10 SEC) also ended its 12-game losing streak to the Gators (24-4, 11-4) and spoiled the return of Florida starter Alex Condon. The Bulldogs’ …
Read More »SEC Men’s Basketball Race Entering Stretch Run
We are a little more than two weeks away from the start of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, which is the perfect time to preview the games tipping off today and Wednesday. We will look at each game for top players, keys to a victory and how the outcome may …
Read More »What Led To Florida Men’s Basketball’s Drop In Polls Despite Dominant Run?
The Florida Gators are on a tear, rattling off six straight wins in dominant fashion. Yet, despite double-digit victories against LSU (79-65), Oklahoma (94-72), South Carolina (83-62), Mississippi State (79-66), at No. 1 Auburn (81-72) and Vanderbilt (82-71), the Gators dropped from No. 2 to No. 3 in The Associated …
Read More »SEC Men’s Basketball: Who Will Come Out On Top?
The Southeastern Conference has been nothing short of thrilling throughout this basketball season. With nine teams ranked in the top 25, the SEC leads the pack. With the season coming to a close, only one team will end a top the SEC. True Contenders Auburn Tigers The Auburn Tigers (24-2, …
Read More »Explosive No. 2 Gators Extend Winning Streak To Five Games
The No. 2 Florida Gators have won five straight games and sit at 23-3 on the season. Let’s breakdown what has gone right for coach Todd Golden and UF as they reach the final stretch of the college basketball regular season. Lethal 3-Point Shooting The Gators (10-3 SEC) have hit …
Read More »No. 2 Florida Men’s Basketball Proves Ranking In Leveling Oklahoma
No. 2 Florida defended home court Tuesday in a blitzing of Oklahoma 85-63 for its fifth consecutive win. After an embarrassing loss in Knoxville 64-44 on Feb. 1, the Gators (23-3, 10-3 SEC) have cranked things up a notch. Even without leading rebounder and third-leading scorer Alex Condon, the Gators …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida Men’s Basketball Is Good
The Back Nine comes to you after another perfect Gainesville weekend that included something I didn’t think we would see. 10. On Saturday morning at the gym I was thinking about how the first item in this column should be about the Super Bowl instead of Florida basketball. That’s …
Read More »Florida Men’s Basketball Stuns No. 1 Auburn In ‘The Jungle’
The No. 6 Florida Gators outplayed No. 1 Auburn on Saturday for a 90-81 win at Neville Arena. The Gators (20-3, 7-3 SEC) turned the game around after trailing early 15-5 by outscoring the Tigers 43-23 the rest of the half en route to snapping Auburn’s 14-game winning streak. Florida …
Read More »Welcome To “The Jungle”: No. 6 Florida Men’s Basketball’s Biggest Test Yet
Florida faces the No. 1 team in the country in Auburn for a rematch of last year’s SEC Tournament championship game. After the Gators’ bad performance in Knoxville, losing 64-44 to No.4 Tennessee on 24.5% shooting, they sailed past Vanderbilt on Tuesday 86-75 at the O’Connell Center. Their next two …
Read More »SEC Saturday Spotlight: Must-Watch Men’s Basketball Games
The SEC basketball season keeps heating up. Saturday promises to deliver some thrilling matchups that could shape the conference standings. Powerhouse teams look to establish themselves in the rankings, meanwhile up-and-coming squads look to wreak havoc. Here’s a look at key SEC games to watch Saturday: friday flight ✈️ pic.twitter.com/VKR5oxaCqk …
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