Sports
The good and the bad in UF’s exhibition game
By IAN COHEN | Nov. 5, 2015With Florida’s 89-42 drubbing of Palm Beach Atlantic in its exhibition game on Thursday, here are a few takeaways from coach Mike White’s inaugural game at the helm of the Gators.
Florida men’s basketball downs Palm Beach Atlantic in coach Mike White’s debut
By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Nov. 5, 2015A new chapter of Florida basketball tipped off on Thursday night under head coach Mike White.
Florida welcomes Vanderbilt on Homecoming
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 5, 2015As Florida started its final drive against Vanderbilt in 2013, the Gators already knew the outcome.
Stitch by Stitch: Unraveling Florida’s Rhamat Alhassan
By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 5, 2015If you were to judge Rhamat Alhassan just by watching her play volleyball, you’d think she were a mad woman.
Gators sophomore cornerback Jalen Tabor exceeding expectations
By GRAHAM HACK | Nov. 4, 2015Sophomore defensive back Jalen Tabor isn’t shy about where he thinks his standing is in Florida’s secondary.
Three keys for the Gators if they hope to avoid another loss on Homecoming
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 4, 2015With a trip to the Southeastern Conference Championship in clear sight, the No. 10 Florida Gators (7-1, 5-1 SEC) host Vanderbilt (3-5, 1-3 SEC) Saturday at noon for a homecoming showdown.
Florida women’s basketball assistant coach using music legend to inspire team
By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 4, 2015In her first year with the Florida women’s basketball program, assistant coach Shimmy Gray-Miller is turning to an unlikely source to inspire her unit of forwards and centers.
UF downs Vanderbilt in the second round of the SEC Tournament
By Kyle Brutman | Nov. 4, 2015Seeking to avoid being ousted in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament for the second straight season, the Gators found themselves faced with adversity just minutes into the match.
Gators emphasize third-down, red zone during Wednesday's practice
By GRAHAM HALL | Nov. 4, 2015On "Special Treat Wednesday"’, Florida coach Jim McElwain said his team finished practice with a level of focus that was "pretty darn good."
Gators to face Vanderbilt in first round of SEC Tournament
By Ryan Summers | Nov. 3, 2015After winning the regular season Southeastern Conference title last Thursday, the Florida soccer team shifts its focus to postseason play — and a tournament that last season included an early exit for UF.
Evaluating Florida’s rushing attack through eight games
By Luis Torres | Nov. 3, 2015Prior to Florida’s 27-3 win against Georgia on Saturday, coach Jim McElwain stressed the importance of getting the running game going during the bye week.
Scouting the Commodores: A Q&A with the Vanderbilt Hustler’s sports editor
By GRAHAM HALL | Nov. 3, 2015With No. 10 Florida set to take on Vanderbilt at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, alligatorSports editor Graham Hall reached out to Ben Weinrib, sports editor at the Vanderbilt Hustler, for his thoughts on the Homecoming showdown and who he thinks will win on Saturday.
UF enters first College Football Playoff ranking at No. 10
By GRAHAM HACK | Nov. 3, 2015Florida is ranked No. 10 in this season’s first edition of the College Football Playoff rankings, which were released on Tuesday night.
UF men’s basketball still solidifying rotation, starting lineup
By IAN COHEN | Nov. 3, 2015Last year, college basketball was too low scoring for the NCAA’s taste.
Gators hoping to avoid letdown during Homecoming week
By Luis Torres | Nov. 2, 2015With Florida riding high following its 27-3 win against Georgia on Saturday, and the prospect of having the chance to clinch a spot in the Southeastern Conference title game this weekend, coach Jim McElwain is preaching one thing to his team this week.
Stephen Curry is most entertaining athlete alive
By IAN COHEN | Nov. 2, 2015In front of the entrance to the hallway that leads to the players’ locker rooms, Stephen Curry begins every game the same way.
Florida volleyball’s defense dominates in win
By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 2, 2015Florida’s defense squashed Georgia this weekend — on the volleyball court.
UF women’s basketball eyeing start of season
By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 2, 2015For coaches, players and media members alike, this point in the Florida women’s basketball preseason can be summed up, however out of context, by one of the most famous rants in sports history.
UF women’s golf seeks to carry Fall momentum into Spring
By Matt Brannon | Nov. 2, 2015Coach Emily Glaser said on Monday the Gators can compete with any team in the nation.