Walker scores 33 as UCF holds off Tulane 70-62
Daiquan Walker made 11 of 16 shots, including six 3-pointers, for a career-high 33 points and Central Florida ended a three-game losing streak with a 70-62 win over Tulane on Thursday night.
Daiquan Walker made 11 of 16 shots, including six 3-pointers, for a career-high 33 points and Central Florida ended a three-game losing streak with a 70-62 win over Tulane on Thursday night.
Fisher will rotate QBs early in FSU spring drills
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher was eager to see all the position battles when the Seminoles began spring practice on Wednesday. Most of focus, though, was honed in on his quarterbacks.
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher was eager to see all the position battles when the Seminoles began spring practice on Wednesday. Most of focus, though, was honed in on his quarterbacks.
Florida State pulls away late for NIT opening-round win
Dwayne Bacon scored 23, Malik Beasley added 21 points and the two freshmen led Florida State to a 84-74 victory over Davidson in the opening round of the NIT on Tuesday night.
Dwayne Bacon scored 23, Malik Beasley added 21 points and the two freshmen led Florida State to a 84-74 victory over Davidson in the opening round of the NIT on Tuesday night.
Florida coach McElwain: OL Dorsey, PK Hardin transferring
Florida coach Jim McElwain says offensive lineman Travaris Dorsey and place-kicker Austin Hardin are transferring.
Florida coach Jim McElwain says offensive lineman Travaris Dorsey and place-kicker Austin Hardin are transferring.
Defense, balanced scoring lifts UConn in American title game
The UConn Huskies are back in the NCAA Tournament and are confident they've got what it takes to make another strong run. "I think our style travels very, very well because we play defense," coach Kevin Ollie said after Sunday's 72-58 victory over Memphis in the American Athletic Conference title game gave his team the league's automatic NCAA berth.
The UConn Huskies are back in the NCAA Tournament and are confident they've got what it takes to make another strong run. "I think our style travels very, very well because we play defense," coach Kevin Ollie said after Sunday's 72-58 victory over Memphis in the American Athletic Conference title game gave his team the league's automatic NCAA berth.
17 Texas A&M pulls away from Florida 72-66 in SEC
Jalen Jones made a go-ahead layup with 2:08 remaining and Alex Caruso followed with a steal and layup 13 seconds later to key a late 7-0 run that pushed No. 17 Texas A&M past Florida 72-66 on Friday in the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
Jalen Jones made a go-ahead layup with 2:08 remaining and Alex Caruso followed with a steal and layup 13 seconds later to key a late 7-0 run that pushed No. 17 Texas A&M past Florida 72-66 on Friday in the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
USF beats East Carolina 71-66 to advance in AAC tourney
Angel Nunez scored 19 points, on 7-of-12 shooting, with 11 rebounds and Chris Perry made 7 of 11 field-goal attempts and finished with 18 points to help ninth-seeded South Florida beat No. 8 seed East Carolina 71-66 in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Thursday. It was the third-career double-double for Nunez, who began his career at...
Angel Nunez scored 19 points, on 7-of-12 shooting, with 11 rebounds and Chris Perry made 7 of 11 field-goal attempts and finished with 18 points to help ninth-seeded South Florida beat No. 8 seed East Carolina 71-66 in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Thursday. It was the third-career double-double for Nunez, who began his career at...
UCF, Jones part ways following upset loss to Tulane in first round AAC tournament game
Cameron Reynolds' 3-pointer with three minutes to go put 10th-seeded Tulane ahead and the Green Wave went on to a 65-63 first-round victory over No. 7 seed UCF on Thursday at the American Athletic Conference tournament.
Cameron Reynolds' 3-pointer with three minutes to go put 10th-seeded Tulane ahead and the Green Wave went on to a 65-63 first-round victory over No. 7 seed UCF on Thursday at the American Athletic Conference tournament.
No. 8 Florida outlasts No. 9 Arkansas 68-61 in SEC
The victorious outcome mattered more to Florida coach Mike White than the aesthetics of his team's performance that left room for improvement.
The victorious outcome mattered more to Florida coach Mike White than the aesthetics of his team's performance that left room for improvement.
FSU falls to Virginia Tech in ACC Tournament
So, Buzz Williams, tell us how it is you get your team to play with such intensity, wire to wire. And explain how you've managed to coach Virginia Tech to six victories in a row after what you called a "rough stretch." "People think there's a shortcut or a secret or we found it on Google," Williams said. "It's the 'law of the...
So, Buzz Williams, tell us how it is you get your team to play with such intensity, wire to wire. And explain how you've managed to coach Virginia Tech to six victories in a row after what you called a "rough stretch." "People think there's a shortcut or a secret or we found it on Google," Williams said. "It's the 'law of the...
Florida suspends QB Treon Harris, WR Antonio Callaway
Florida will open spring practice with two key offensive players suspended indefinitely.
Florida will open spring practice with two key offensive players suspended indefinitely.
FGCU returning to NCAA Tourney, beats Stetson 80-78 in OT
Zach Johnson sat out last season at Florida Gulf Coast for medical reasons, with doctors so concerned about his health that some wondered if he would ever play college basketball. He's better than ever now — and he and the Eagles are headed to the NCAA Tournament.
Zach Johnson sat out last season at Florida Gulf Coast for medical reasons, with doctors so concerned about his health that some wondered if he would ever play college basketball. He's better than ever now — and he and the Eagles are headed to the NCAA Tournament.
UCF downs Tulane 73-65
Daiquan Walker scored 20 points as UCF downed Tulane 73-65 on Wednesday night.
Daiquan Walker scored 20 points as UCF downed Tulane 73-65 on Wednesday night.
Florida to sell alcohol at football, men's basketball games
The University of Florida has announced it will begin selling alcohol at sporting events, a dramatic shift in policy.
The University of Florida has announced it will begin selling alcohol at sporting events, a dramatic shift in policy.
No. 22 Kentucky beats Florida, 88-79
Jamal Murray and Tyler Ulis got a lot more help than usual Tuesday night. If it continues, No. 22 Kentucky could be a dangerous team in the NCAA Tournament. Murray scored 21 points, Ulis added 19 points and 11 assists, and the Wildcats beat Florida 88-79, handing the Gators a fourth consecutive loss. More surprising was their supporting cast.
Jamal Murray and Tyler Ulis got a lot more help than usual Tuesday night. If it continues, No. 22 Kentucky could be a dangerous team in the NCAA Tournament. Murray scored 21 points, Ulis added 19 points and 11 assists, and the Wildcats beat Florida 88-79, handing the Gators a fourth consecutive loss. More surprising was their supporting cast.
No. 15 Duke beats Florida State, 80-65
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke has been dealing with some injured players and even more ranked opponents. The 15th-ranked Blue Devils were emotionally drained — yet they still found enough energy to beat fading Florida State. Grayson Allen scored 18 points, Brandon Ingram added 16 and Duke defeated the Seminoles 80-65 on Thursday night.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke has been dealing with some injured players and even more ranked opponents. The 15th-ranked Blue Devils were emotionally drained — yet they still found enough energy to beat fading Florida State. Grayson Allen scored 18 points, Brandon Ingram added 16 and Duke defeated the Seminoles 80-65 on Thursday night.
Florida hires Ingalls as offensive quality control assistant
Florida has hired longtime college and NFL assistant Bret Ingalls as an offensive quality control assistant.
Florida has hired longtime college and NFL assistant Bret Ingalls as an offensive quality control assistant.
Paralyzed Southern University football player Devon Gales leaves Atlanta hospital
Five months after Southern University wide receiver Devon Gales was critically injured during a game against the University of Georgia, he's headed home. The 22-year old hasn't been back to Baton Rouge in nearly 5 months. He says he can't wait to see his family and teammates. Yet, he says, he leaves Shepherd Center and Georgia grateful.
Five months after Southern University wide receiver Devon Gales was critically injured during a game against the University of Georgia, he's headed home. The 22-year old hasn't been back to Baton Rouge in nearly 5 months. He says he can't wait to see his family and teammates. Yet, he says, he leaves Shepherd Center and Georgia grateful.
Auburn RB Barber says turned pro to help "homeless" mother
Auburn running back Peyton Barber says part of the reason he left school early to enter the NFL draft was because of his mother was "homeless."
Auburn running back Peyton Barber says part of the reason he left school early to enter the NFL draft was because of his mother was "homeless."
Houston beats UCF 88-61
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Damyean Dotson scored 17 points and Houston beat UCF 88-61 on Wednesday night to clinch a first-round bye at the American Athletic Conference tournament. Devonta Pollard and Rob Gray Jr. scored 14 points apiece and the Cougars (20-8, 10-6) swept the season series against the Knights to become the 22nd team in school history with 20-plus wins in a season.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Damyean Dotson scored 17 points and Houston beat UCF 88-61 on Wednesday night to clinch a first-round bye at the American Athletic Conference tournament. Devonta Pollard and Rob Gray Jr. scored 14 points apiece and the Cougars (20-8, 10-6) swept the season series against the Knights to become the 22nd team in school history with 20-plus wins in a season.