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Vandy pulls off triple steal in win over Florida

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:42:44 GMT

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - Vanderbilt pulled off a triple steal in a five-run ninth inning that included six stolen bases as the Commodores ran their way to an 8-6 victory over Florida in the Southeastern Conference tournament Saturday.

Ohio State's Meyer Defends his Time at Florida

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:38:39 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - New Ohio State coach Urban Meyer says he is disappointed in published reports he showed favoritism to star players and oversaw a Florida program that winked at disciplinary problems.

Florida's QB Competition Continues Into Fall

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:59:56 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Florida's quarterback competition will continue in the fall - and likely without a front-runner.

UNF Defeats Florida in Baseball 10-5

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:20:02 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Coming into Tuesday's night's game vs. Florida, the UNF baseball team had lost four games in a row. The Ospreys snapped that losing streak in a big way by defeating the top-ranked Gators 10-5 at Harmon Stadium.

Sunshine State Showdown

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:17:13 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla -- The number-one ranked Florida Gators taking on the number-four ranked Florida state Seminoles at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.

Gators Blow 11-Point Lead in 72-68 Loss to Louisville

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:58:03 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) - Bradley Beal and Erik Murphy scored 14 points each, but Florida squandered an 11-point lead in the second half to lose 72-68 in the West Regional on Saturday and keep coach Billy Donovan winless against his mentor.

Donovan, Pitino Meet with Final Four Trip on Line

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:00:10 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) - Billy Donovan knew a bad idea when he heard one.

Beal's 21 Lifts Florida to 68-58 win over Marquette

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:45:49 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) - Bradley Beal scored 21 points Thursday to lift Florida to a 68-58 victory over Marquette and set up Gators coach Billy Donovan with a meeting against his old boss, Rick Pitino, in the West Regional final.

Florida, Marquette Keep Moving Despite Late Slumps

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:21:31 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) - They hand out the biggest trophy - the NCAA championship trophy - on the first Monday of April, not the first Monday of March.

Woods Shows No Problem with Ankle

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:37:30 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Tiger Woods made it through two days of a golf exhibition without any trouble with his left Achilles tendon.

Florida Up Next for Top-seeded Baylor Women

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:25:51 GMT

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) - The Florida women were a motivated bunch when they faced Ohio State in the first round of the NCAA tournament, feeling overlooked against the Buckeyes.

Gators Top Norfolk St. 84-50, Head to Round of 16

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:03:28 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Kenny Boynton scored 20 points to lead five Florida players in double figures, and the Gators routed 15th-seeded Norfolk State 84-50 on Sunday to reach the regional semifinals of the NCAA tournament for the second straight year.

Beal, Prather Lead Gators to 71-45 Win Over Cavs

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:35:53 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Bradley Beal had 14 points and 11 rebounds, reserve Casey Prather scored a career-high 14 and Florida pulled away in the second half for a 71-45 victory Friday over Virginia in the NCAA West Regional.

Florida Earns #7 Seed, Will Play Virginia on Friday

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:55:16 GMT

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Virginia's first NCAA tournament appearance since 2007 will begin in Omaha, Neb., against Florida.

UK Moves To SEC Final With 74-71 Win Over Fla.

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:07:45 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Anthony Davis had 15 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 1 Kentucky held off Florida 74-71 on Saturday in the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Florida Beats Alabama, 66-63

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:15:14 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Bradley Beal scored 16, Erik Murphy added 15 and Florida beat Alabama 66-63 in the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals on Friday.

No. 1 Kentucky Beats No. 16 Florida 74-59

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:05:42 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Kentucky coach John Calipari never mentioned perfection to his team before Sunday's game at Florida. He talked about pride. The Wildcats ended up with both.

Vandy Upsets No. 16 Florida 77-67 In Home Finale

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:35:39 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - John Jenkins hit six 3-pointers and finished with 22 points, and Vanderbilt beat No. 16 Florida 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch a first-round bye in the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Caldwell-Pope Sparks Georgia Past No. 12 Florida

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:54:56 GMT

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Freshman Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 18 points, Gerald Robinson added 15 and Georgia snapped No. 12 Florida's three-game winning streak with a 76-62 victory Saturday.

Walker Leads No. 14 Florida Past Arkansas 98-68

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:07:20 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Erving Walker scored a career-high 31 points and No. 14 Florida ended Arkansas' perfect home record with a 98-68 win.