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Florida Gators kick off NCAA Tournament in historic fashion, giving a new meaning to March Madness

The Florida Gators are looking to become just the second team in NCAA Division I history to win back-to-back national championships twice, and they got off to a great start with a 114-55 victory over the Prairie View A&M Panthers.

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Gators Star Rueben Chinyelu Breaks Another Program Record in NCAA Tournament Win

TAMPA, Fla.-- It felt inevitable, and now Rueben Chinyelu stands alone at the top of the Florida Gators' record books. In Florida's 114-55 win over Prairie View A&M on Friday in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64, Chinyelu recorded his program-record 19th double-double of the season with a 13-point, 14-rebound effort.

Florida Gators News / HBCUs on SI / March 21

Prairie View A&M Falls to Florida 11-55, Exits NCAA Tournament as HBCU Heroes

HOUSTON -- Prairie View A&M fought the good fight in the 114-55 defeat against the top-seed and reigning national champions, the Florida Gators. While the Panthers struggled against a team that was bigger, faster, and more experienced than Florida, Coach Byron Smith remained encouraged.

Todd Golden News / Florida Gators on SI / March 21

Todd Golden Reacts to Florida's Record-Breaking Win Over PVAMU in NCAA Tournament

TAMPA, Fla.-- The Florida Gators on Friday opened up the NCAA Tournament in dominant fashion, beating 16-seed Prairie View A&M, 114-55, to advance to the Round of 32.

Florida Gators Vs Alabama Crimson Tide: What Is No-Hitter? How Tyler Fay Recreated 1942 Feat In 6-0 Win

Tyler Fay threw a nine-inning no-hitter with 13 strikeouts as Alabama Crimson Tide beat Florida Gators 6-0 Fay retired the last 10 batters to seal the

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / March 20

Florida vs. Prairie View A&M takeaways: (1) Gators feast with 59-point win to open 2026 NCAA Tournament

What was expected to be the most lopsided men’s March Madness game in 27 years lived up to the billing on Friday in Tampa, Florida, as the (1) Florida Gators manhandled the (16) Prairie View A&M Panthers in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, picking up the second-largest win in event history.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 20

Gators Baseball Suffers Historic Loss at Alabama

The Florida Gators entered its first weekend SEC series of the 2026 season after sweeping South Carolina last week and taking care of business against Stetson on Tuesday.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 20

How Loss in 2024 NCAA Tournament Still Motivates Florida Two Years Later

TAMPA, Fla.-- While a year removed from a national title, Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh know what it feels like to get bounced in the NCAA Tournament. And, it still motivates them.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 18

Who Will Florida Play in March Madness? Gators' First Opponent Revealed

At long last, the Florida Gators know who it will face in the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament. With a 67-55 win over Lehigh on Tuesday in the First Four, 16-seed Prairie View A&M will face the one-seed Gators on Friday in Tampa.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 18

Three Players Who Make or Break Florida’s Title Defense Run

Having fought their way to a one seed for the second straight year, the Florida Gators are vying to become a back-to-back national champion for the second time in school history.

Phil Trautwein News / Florida Gators on SI / March 18

Trautwein Working Through the Puzzle of Gators' Starter-less OL Room: 'We Need Guys to Step Up'

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Phil Trautwein made one thing clear last week when discussing the Florida Gators' offensive line room: he does not know who the starting offensive line will be "I don't know who the starting five are.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 18

How Transfer P Russell Sandefer is Making a Push for Gators' Weekend Starting Role

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators head baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan seemingly has a good problem: he's got plenty of trustworthy arms but not enough innings to go around.

Dijon Johnson News / Florida Gators on SI / March 17

Difficult 2025, New Opportunity Energizing Gators Corner Dijon Johnson

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Dijon Johnson knew Jon Sumrall wanted a player-led program with the Florida Gators. He also knew that with multiple newcomers at corner and only two established veterans, the unit needed a leader.

Todd Golden News / Florida Gators on SI / March 16

How Loss in SEC Tournament Provides Opportunities for Gators Entering NCAA Tournament

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Todd Golden entered last year's NCAA Tournament with the challenge of carrying momentum from a six-game winning streak and the program's first SEC Tournament title in 11 seasons.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 16

The Challenge Facing Florida as Gators Pause Camp for Spring Break

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Jon Sumrall had plans for spring break. Then, he became the head coach of the Florida Gators. “It’s my wife’s 40th birthday and our 15th anniversary this year," he said.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 15

Painting Florida's Path to Defend Title in NCAA Tournament

The bracket is set for the No. 4 Florida Gators, who earned a one-seed in the South Region on Sunday after finishing the year 26-7. It is now the Gators’ third time making the NCAA Tournament under head coach Todd Golden and fourth time Florida is a No.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 15

Florida Gators March Madness Hub: Schedule, Seed and Path to the Final Four

After getting bounced in the SEC Tournament Semifinal by Vanderbilt, the Florida Gators now turn its attention to the NCAA Tournament, clinching the No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 14

Florida Gators receive expert prediction to land five-star recruit who has been a major priority for the coaching staff

When you look at the Florida Gators currently, it's been a really good start to the Jon Sumrall era. They are a couple of weeks into spring practice, and the vibes are high.

Todd Golden News / College Sports Only / March 14

Florida Head Coach Takes Dig At Kentucky After Win

It’s safe to say that Florida head coach Todd Golden has no love for rival Kentucky. Golden and his Gators team have dominated Kentucky this season, beating them at home, on the road and at a neutral site.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / March 13

Florida's latest win should frighten NCAA tourney field

Florida's SEC tournament quarterfinal win should frighten rest of NCAA tourney field

The Gators proved they're capable of winning when, to put it frankly, they have no business of doing so.

Pitt's decision to retain Jeff Capel is complicated, puts pressure on offseason plan

Big 12 is already getting rid of its controversial LED glass court

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

Florida Gators News / 5 GOATs / March 12

Joakim Noah reveals how Florida can win another national title, talks teaming up with BetterHelp

Joakim Noah believes that the Florida Gators men’s basketball team has what it takes to win the national title for the second consecutive season. On3 recently spoke to the former Florida and NBA star, who shared his thoughts on the Gators’ chances of winning their fourth title in school history.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / March 11

Jon Sumrall, Florida land elite 2027 athlete after he decommitted in wake of Billy Napier firing

The Florida Gators had the commitment of four-star athlete Tramond Collins, but they lost it this past winter after Billy Napier was fired.

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Florida Gators News / Softball On SI / March 11

Florida Softball Coach Tim Walton Provides Update on Ava Brown’s Potential Return

After two weeks without two-way star Ava Brown, Florida’s head coach Tim Walton has provided another update on her injury status. “There’s no timeline on Ava, so, you know, I don’t expect her back for a couple more weeks at least,” Walton told Andres Rodriguez of WRUF.

Todd Golden News / Yardbarker / March 9

Todd Golden, Florida Gators clean up in SEC awards

The Florida Gators went 25-6 during the 2025-26 regular season and won the SEC.

Dick Vitale calls out Kentucky's roster in loss to No. 5 Florida

Assessing Kentucky's chances in the SEC Tournament

Five key storylines to watch for men's Championship Week

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Kelly Rae Finley News Emerges After Florida's Failed Campaign

After the Florida Gators' disappointing SEC Tournament run following Sunday's 82-64 loss to Oklahoma Sooners, things were expected to shift. The Director of Athletics Scott Stricklin at the University of Florida announced on Monday that Kelly Rae Finley will no longer serve as the head coach.