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Iowa player pulled petty move after stunning upset of Florida

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Florida hires Tammi Reiss as women’s basketball coach: Will Gators invest enough to compete in SEC?

One day after the men’s program was upset and knocked out of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, the Florida Gators announced that Tami Reiss has been hired as head coach Todd Golden’s counterpart, leading the women’s basketball team.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 24

Florida Gators 2026 Spring Camp Practice No. 6 Notebook

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators on Tuesday commenced the second half of its 2026 spring camp after a week-long break last week, with the media invited to cover a 40-minute portion of warmups and on-air individual drills before a press conference after practices.

College Football News / Yardbarker / March 24

Jon Sumrall jokes about Florida wanting Lane Kiffin ahead of him

There's no mistaking that Sumrall was the second choice to be the head coach of the Florida Gators. It was too long and loud a battle for Kiffin for anyone to think otherwise. Certainly, Sumrall knows that, and he recently joked about that during a news conference as spring football is finally here.

Wake Forest lands three-star QB Emmett Queen over Kentucky, Arizona State

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Jon Sumrall News / Florida Gators on SI / March 24

Sumrall, Gators Leading for Foreign Multi-Sport Star

There aren’t many college football rosters with more United Kingdom representation than the Florida Gators, with two England-born players in Emmanuel Oyebadejo and Onis Konanbanny.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 24

Florida Making Ground for WR with LSU, FSU Among Top Schools

While the Florida Gators entered the congested race for Paducah (Ky.) Tilghman four-star wide receiver Cam Wade rather late, extending an offer earlier this month despite the speedster already being down to four schools, Jon Sumrall and staff seem to be making up ground as they look to play catch-up for the explosive wideout.

Todd Golden News / Florida Gators on SI / March 23

Todd Golden Details Refs' Explanation for Controversial Double-Tech in Loss to Iowa

TAMPA-- You would think the Florida Gators and Iowa were bitter rivals the way Sunday's game played out with aggressive play, coaches jawing and a controversial punch/no punch between Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras and Florida's Alex Condon.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 23

Florida Names Rhode Island's Tammi Reiss as New Women's Basketball Coach

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators on Sunday tabbed Rhode Island head coach Tammi Reiss as the next women's basketball head coach, athletic director Scott Stricklin announced.

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / March 23

ESPN Reveals Best College Basketball Team Left After Florida's Upset Loss

The NCAA Tournament is underway, having completed the first few rounds this past week and weekend. Now, 16 teams remain in pursuit of a national championship.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 23

Key NBA Draft Decisions Ahead for Florida Gators

Now that the season is officially over for the Florida Gators men’s basketball team, several players have decisions to make that will drastically impact

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 23

Rueben Chinyelu Reflects on Gators' Career, Upset Loss in NCAA Tournament: 'I Just Feel So Bad'

TAMPA-- As reporters flocked into a quiet and tense locker room after the Florida Gators' shocking upset loss to Iowa in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32, Rueben Chinyelu sat in his locker alone.

Gators Baseball HC Kevin O'Sullivan Calls Out Team's Energy After Series Loss to Alabama

It's to say Florida Gators baseball head coach Kevin O'Sullivan was not happy with the team's performance across its series against Alabama, which was capped off by a 14-7 loss on Sunday that clinched a three-game sweep for the Crimson Tide.

College Basketball News / College Sports Only / March 23

Internet Reacts To Iowa-Nebraska Sweet 16 Game

The most chaotic outcome in the NCAA Tournament is unfolding, and they have a name for it: Cornmageddon. After beating Florida by a single point, Iowa has clinched its spot in the Sweet 16 against its familiar foe, Nebraska, as the two head down to Houston for a meeting of the ages.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Iowa player pulled petty move after stunning upset of Florida

One Iowa player poured salt in Florida’s open wound Sunday after the thrilling finish to their second-round clash in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. 9-seed Iowa upset 1-seed Florida in one of the wildest endings in this year’s March Madness.

Florida Gators News / Larry Brown Sports / March 22

Florida commits huge blunder to allow epic game-winner by Iowa

The defending champions are officially out of March Madness. No. 1 seed Florida shockingly fell in the Round of 32 on Sunday to No. 9 seed Iowa. The Hawkeyes led for much of the game and raced out to an early 12-point advantage in the first half at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / March 22

Florida vs. Iowa takeaways: Gators humbled with earliest exit as No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament

The reigning national champions saw their title defense come to a crashing halt Sunday night as the No. 1 seed Florida Gators fell 73-72 to the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes, getting eliminated in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Todd Golden News / The Spun / March 22

Todd Golden Blasted For 'Horrible' Decision In NCAA Tournament Loss

There will be no repeat national champion in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament this year. Florida, the No. 1 seed in the South Region, was upset by No.

Florida Gators News / College Football News / March 21

Florida vs Iowa Prediction and Preview: NCAA Tournament Second Round

Florida did exactly what it was supposed to do against Prairie View A&M, and Iowa did exactly what it wanted to do against Clemson. The Hawkeyes like to gum it up, limit possessions, and maintain total control of games.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 21

Gators Make Statement in NCAA Tournament Opener After SEC Tournament Struggles

Despite asking the man above for a miracle at halftime, no one came to the Prairie View A&M Panthers’ aid against the top-seeded Florida Gators on

Florida Gators News / EasySportz / March 21

Florida Just Delivered One of the Most Dominant Performances in March Madness History

The Florida Gators men’s basketball didn’t just win yesterday—they made history. In a jaw-dropping NCAA Tournament performance, Florida dismantled its opponent by 59 points, marking the second-largest margin of victory in tournament history.

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.

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

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / March 21

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.

Florida Gators News / The Spun / March 14

Vanderbilt's Upsets Florida, Who'll Get Final No. 1 Seed?

The 2026 SEC Tournament has been filled to the brim with upsets, but Vanderbilt stunning No. 4 Florida in the semifinals was on nobody's bingo card outside of the state of Tennessee.

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

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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.