Despite growing pains, freshman making early impact
By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 19, 2017Delicia Washington’s teammates and coaches have recently begun referring to her as "WIP," a nickname she originally received from head coach Amanda Butler.
Delicia Washington’s teammates and coaches have recently begun referring to her as "WIP," a nickname she originally received from head coach Amanda Butler.
The Gators entered the 2017 season with many unknowns.
Picture the National Baseball Hall of Fame as the expensive flower vase that sits in your mom’s living room.
Rachel Slocum stands at 5-foot-3.
Kasey Hill knifed through a forest of players like a speeding predator toward its prey. He ripped the ball out of the hands of South Carolina forward Sedee Keita and sprinted down the court. Florida’s 6-foot-1 guard was all alone when he leapt into the air and kissed the ball off the glass and into the basket.
The Alligator sports department welcomed five new staffers this week. As sports editor, it was my job to hire them. And while I’m confident the folks we brought in will do well here, I noticed an unsettling trend in many of the applications.
Kourtney Keegan glanced over from the garnet tennis courts.
Florida coach Mike White despises one-handed rebounding.
On Sunday afternoons, the TV was on.
Neel finds success at Freeman Memorial
No. 19 Florida needed a freshman to close out its conference rival.
Ronni Williams still believes the Florida women’s basketball team can bounce back from its rough start to SEC play.
It had been 308 days since the Gators competed in a home meet in the O’Connell Center.
As the final two minutes of the first quarter began to tick down, Ronni Williams stood at the top of the key, ball in her hands, and stared down defender Jasmine Lumpkin.
When they had a chance to tie the game, the Gators dribbled the ball out of bounds.
Rachel Slocum ran towards the vault.
As Mike White took to the lectern after Florida’s win over Ole Miss on Jan. 3, there was a sense of relief spread across his face.
There’s one word that sticks out when looking at Florida’s roster: freshman.
The Florida women’s basketball team has faced a brutal start to SEC play, and its conference record continues to deteriorate.
Last season was one of the best seasons in Florida lacrosse program history.