Walker sends Gators into Sweet 16
By GREG LUCA | Mar. 19, 2011TAMPA— After a year filled with clutch shots in big moments, there
TAMPA— After a year filled with clutch shots in big moments, there
The
TAMPA- After three seasons without an NCAA Tournament victory, the Gators worked their way back into the win column in dominating fashion.
The Gators have something in common with their opening-round opponent in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament on Friday.
As the Gators sat at 5-2 following a loss to UCF, earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament seemed impossible.
Note: The following column is not meant in any way to disrespect women. It may seem to address only men, but this is because the columnist wishes to follow the format laid out in the Holy Bible. By “man,” he means “any human being who partakes in awesome things.” If, by chance, you are a single woman who happens to fall in that category, do not hesitate to e-mail the columnist. He is free this weekend.
Even before the NCAA Tournament selection show came to a close, the Gators were facing criticism for receiving a No. 2 seed.
The Florida women’s basketball team will finish its season exactly where it began: in the National Invitation Tournament.
ATLANTA— In the first two games of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, the Gators were able to overcome slow starts with dominant second halves.
ATLANTA— Just hours after a crushing defeat in the finals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, the Gators found new life.
ATLANTA—For the second straight day, the Gators entered halftime
ATLANTA— After a lackluster first half, the Gators squashed the
Florida ended both its Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year
NASHVILLE, Tenn.— After a week filled with the challenge of
A season full of humongous highs and devastating lows for the Florida women’s basketball team continued in much the same manner Thursday against Arkansas.
For coach Billy Donovan, claiming sole possession of the Southeastern Conference regular-season championship would be merely a bonus.
Every week, coach Amanda Butler plasters the Gators’ practice facility with reminders. On the door to the training room and again as you enter the gym, even posted on the walls under the baskets, are signs with the week’s emphasis.
Although Florida’s second half against Alabama on Tuesday clinched a share of the regular-season Southeastern Conference title, it may hold an even greater significance.
Since the first time she set foot on the wooden floor of the O’Connell Center, freshman Jaterra Bonds has shown she is capable of being a big-time player.