Guard Tyree Appleby knew this feeling all too well, but this time, his last-second shot didn’t go in as Florida fell to Maryland 70-68 Sunday.
Florida women’s basketball defends its home court with a 69-55 win over Florida State Sunday, snapping a five-game losing streak against the Seminoles tracing back to 2016.
“That wasn’t us on Monday,” said Florida guard Myreon Jones following the Gators’ blowout victory over UNF.
The Gators narrowly avoided a fourth-quarter collapse against Dayton but held on to earn a 60-57 win at the O’Dome.
The No. 20 Gators were shown no southern hospitality as the Texas Southern Tigers pummeled them on home court.
Florida defeated TCU 63-54 for its third win in its last four road games, moving to 7-3 for the season after the road swing.
Florida hopes to shake off a nail-biting loss to George Mason with a Sunday afternoon match-up against TCU.
“Tough, tough, tough road game. The atmosphere was crazy,” Florida guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr. said following Florida’s 74-67 loss to Oklahoma Wednesday.
Amaya Scott scored 25 as George Mason defeated Florida on Wednesday night, 75-71.
No. 14 Florida looks to improve to 7-0 on the season for the first time since 2012-13, but it must first encounter Oklahoma on its home court.
“We got off to a really good start shooting the basketball,” Florida head coach Mike White said after the Gators used a 29 point halftime lead to propel them past Troy.
The Gators’ winning streak grows to five with a 61-50 victory over George Washington on Saturday.
The undefeated No. 23 Gators return to the O’Dome eager to keep their win streak alive as they face the Troy Trojans.
Florida defeated Saint Louis Friday night 69-54 to kick off their two-game set in Puerto Rico.
A bucket at the buzzer sent Tyree Appleby into a frenzy. The rematch of the 2007 national championship ended in a 71-68 win for the orange and blue, securing the Fort Myers Tip-Off championship.
The No. 23 Florida Gators face a challenging opponent in the Ohio State Buckeyes with the title of Fort Myers Tip-Off champion on the line Wednesday.
“Things are clicking,” said Florida forward Colin Castleton following the Gators’ fourth win of the season over California
Florida remains perfect at home with a thrilling 76-54 win over USC Upstate Monday night in the O’Connell Center.
Florida meets USC Upstate Monday as the Gators are coming off a smothering defensive performance against Grambling State.
Florida put on a defensive clinic Friday night as they topped Grambling State 70-55 at the O’Dome.
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