Florida wins tourney opener
By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 23, 2014A double-digit deficit in the second half with the season on the line did not phase the Gators on Sunday afternoon.
A double-digit deficit in the second half with the season on the line did not phase the Gators on Sunday afternoon.
A momentary sense of relief washed over the Gators on Monday night.
After a quick two-game stretch in as many days at this year’s Southeastern Conference Tournament, the Gators got some much needed time off heading into the NCAA Tournament.
After two games in as many days, fifth-seeded Florida was bounced from the Southeastern Conference Tournament by No. 12 Kentucky on Friday following a strong showing against Mississippi State on Thursday.
On Friday, the third time was the charm for Kentucky.
A well-rounded effort on Thursday afternoon propelled Florida to a 71-67 win over Mississippi State in its first game of the Southeastern Conference tournament.
Despite a valiant effort against a physically superior team, Florida came up short on Senior Day in Gainesville against No. 17 Texas A&M, 83-72.
With a mighty No. 17 Texas A&M squad looming on the horizon, Florida needed a win at Vanderbilt to have a better chance of earning a ticket to the NCAA tournament.
With two games remaining in the season, the Gators hope to round back into the form that’s given them a shot at making the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012.
The road to the NCAA tournament got a lot tougher for the Gators on Thursday night in the O’Connell Center.
Florida is out for redemption against Missouri.
Florida’s last four victories have come by way of the same starting five.
In October, she played midfield for the soccer team. In January, she started practicing with the basketball scout team.
With the regular season approaching its conclusion, the Gators find themselves in good standing.
For the first time in nine years, the Gators swept the Wildcats.
hursday night in Arkansas.
For the second time this season, Arkansas is going to face a streaking Florida team.
In the early stages of the season, the new, fluid offense was supposed to be Florida’s strong point.
Successful rebounding was ubiquitous in Florida’s 81-60 win at Ole Miss on Sunday.
The Gators stopped the Crimson Tide from extending its winning streak to three while making threes of their own.