Mertz and Pearsall’s connection has helped UF during its three-game win streak that has Florida at No. 22 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 and a 3-1, 1-0 SEC record.
Gators junior guard Walter Clayton Jr. returned to his home state this offseason to play for the team he grew up watching. It was a tough decision for the transfer guard to make, but he wanted to build something special with Florida’s backcourt.
The Florida Gators women’s golf team put their skills on display Monday and Tuesday. The team teed off at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, for the Glass City Invitational. UF won the 10-team tournament.
Florida took part in the Bedford Cup at Lake Nona, Florida, this past weekend, where it dominated in nearly every aspect. UF secured victories in the tournament’s singles and doubles championships.
Former Florida pitcher Hurston Waldrep became the second Gators rookie to make his debut at the Triple-A level of minor league baseball this season.
For Hispanic Heritage Month, alligatorSports is highlighting some of these trailblazers and Gators legends whose stories can sometimes get lost in the world of Gators sports.
Florida (3-1, 1-0 SEC) defeated the 49ers (1-3, 0-0 AAC) 22-7 Sept. 23 and is on a three-game win streak for the first time since 2020. Despite the victory, there were glaring deficiencies in the Gators’ performance, which allowed Charlotte to stay close throughout a majority of the contest.
The No. 3 Florida Gators (9-1, 2-0 SEC) defeated the Georgia Bulldogs (9-3, 0-1 SEC) 3-2 Sunday evening at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
The Florida Gators (4-3-3, 0-2-1 SEC) drew against the Kentucky Wildcats (6-0-3, 0-0-2 SEC) 1-1 Sunday afternoon at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.
The No. 25 Florida Gators (3-1, 1-0 SEC) defeated the Charlotte 49ers (1-3, 0-0 AAC) 22-7 Saturday night in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida outgained Charlotte 396 yards to 210 yards in the game.
The No. 3 Florida Gators (9-1, 1-0 SEC) beat the Auburn Tigers (10-2, 0-1 SEC) 3-2 Friday evening on the road in Auburn, Alabama, in their first game of Southeastern Conference play.
The No. 25 Florida Gators (2-1, 1-0 SEC) will face the Charlotte 49ers (1-2, 0-0 AAC) Saturday night in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida will look to secure the first three-game win streak under Napier after a huge victory against rivals Tennessee a week ago.
The Florida Gators (4-2-2, 0-2 SEC) fell to the Tennessee Volunteers (5-2-1, 1-1 SEC) 2-0 Thursday night at Regal Soccer Stadium. The team's losing streak now stands at three.
Gators sophomore setter Alexis Stucky will miss the rest of the 2023 volleyball season after she suffered a season-ending ACL and MCL tear.
As the No. 25 Florida Gators (2-1, 1-0 SEC) prepare for their upcoming matchup against the Charlotte 49ers (1-2) Saturday, there is an increased emphasis on remaining committed and not getting too comfortable, Napier said.
The No. 25 Florida Gators (2-1, 1-0 SEC) have given up 226 yards per game through the air which is good for the 62nd best rank in FBS — a 22-spot jump from last season where they finished 84th in the nation.
Week two of the NFL season is in the rearview and several former Florida Gators have found their bearings this season. A mix of young players finding their way at the highest level and veterans making an impact for big teams represented the Gators this week.
Florida offensive linemen Damieon George Jr. and Micah Mazzccua and tight end Dante Zanders will be suspended for the first half against the Charlotte 49ers following a late-game altercation against the Tennessee Volunteers Saturday.
Former Gators outfielder Wyatt Langford is expected to earn promotion to Triple-A with the Round Rock Express Tuesday, according to Kennedi Landry, the Rangers beat writer for MLB.com.
Becoming the voice of a team is an opportunity in sports sought out by thousands. For Sean Kelley, this opportunity came last year with the Florida Gators. Now, he takes his experience with him from year one into year two.
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