The Florida Gators men’s basketball team defeated the Miami Hurricanes 78-58 in the semi-final round of the Charleston Classic. Next, the Gators advance to the championship round. Florida plays the winner of No. 18 Xavier versus Connecticut at 9:30 p.m. on Friday. Leading Performers Florida had four players score double-digit …
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Game Preview: Gators Men’s Basketball Heads to Charleston Classic
The Florida Gators men’s basketball team travels to the Charleston Classic Tournament on Thursday for a three-game stretch. On Thursday, the Gators (2-2) take on St. Joseph’s (2-2). Florida will play two more games as well; one on Friday and one on Sunday. 🛫 #CharlestonClassic pic.twitter.com/d9RmqI5K7q — Florida Gators Men’s …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Escapes Towson 66-60
The Florida men’s basketball team defeated the Towson Tigers 66-60 on Thursday night at the Stephen O’Connell Center. Florida’s Scottie Lewis led all scorers with 15 points while Kerry Blackshear Jr. added 13 points and 13 rebounds for Florida. This was his third double-double of the season. “We’ve got a …
Read More »Game Preview: Gators Men’s Basketball hosts Towson Tigers
The Gators Men’s Basketball team will aim to rebound on Thursday, Nov. 14 against the Towson Tigers. On Sunday, Nov. 10, the Gators lost a heartbreaker to Florida State 63-51. This dropped Florida’s Mike White to 0-6 against Florida State in his time with the Gators. After Florida’s loss, the …
Read More »Gators Women’s Basketball Gets Second Win of the Season in Home Opener
The Florida Gator women’s basketball team earned a 71-54 win against the Longwood Lancers in their home opener. They now advance to a 2-0 record for the first time since their 2016-2017 season. This also marks the Gators’ second win against the Lancers, making their record 2-0. Slow Start Similar …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Defeats North Florida 74-59
The Florida Gators won their season opener against the North Florida Ospreys on Tuesday, 74-59. https://twitter.com/swalker_7/status/1191866197932822528 Florida’s Kerry Blackshear Jr. led all scorers with 20 points. He added 10 rebounds in a double-double effort to lead the Gators to the first win of their season. “It’s amazing to have somebody …
Read More »Gators Women’s Basketball Opens Season Against Grambling State
The Gators travel to face the Grambling State Tigers for the first time ever in both program histories. This will be the first game of their regular season and it will be held at the Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. The Gators battled Valdosta …
Read More »Game Preview: Gators Men’s Basketball Opens Season Against Ospreys
Florida Men’s Basketball takes on the Ospreys of UNF on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. This is the Gators’ ninth overall meeting against North Florida. The Gators are 8-0 all-time against the Ospreys, including a win last season 90-66 on Nov. 27, 2018. North Florida, who in 2015 made …
Read More »Gators Men’s Basketball Defeats Lynn 89-71
The Florida Gators Men’s Basketball team defeated the Lynn Fighting Knights 89-71 in an exhibition game at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Tuesday. Key contributors Point guard Andrew Nembhard led the team in scoring with 17 points. He tacked on six assists and four rebounds to go along with …
Read More »Preview: Gators’ Men’s Basketball Hosts Lynn University in Exhibition Game
The Florida Gator men’s basketball team play the Lynn Fighting Knights in an exhibition game at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. Roaring expectations The preseason AP poll ranks the Gators at No. 6, which matches the second-highest preseason ranking in program history (No. 1 in …
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