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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.

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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.

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 / Florida Gators on SI / March 21

Florida's Olivier Rioux Makes March Madness History in Gators' Blowout Win

TAMPA, Fla.-- 6-foot-8 Prairie View A&M forward Hassane Diallo's reaction to Olivier Rioux checking into Friday's game between the Florida Gators and the Panthers said it all.

Rueben Chinyelu News / Florida Gators on SI / March 21

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

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 / 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 19

Three Keys to Victory for Florida Gators vs. Prairie View A&M

Although the Florida Gators are a one-seed and the Prairie View A&M Panthers are tabbed as a 16-seed, that does not mean the Gators are guaranteed to advance to the next round.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / March 19

Five Things to Know About Florida's NCAA Tournament Opponent, Prairie View A&M

The Florida Gators begin its chase for the program's fourth national title on Friday against Prairie View A&M. Florida, the one-seed in the South Region, enter the NCAA Tournament as one of the more popular picks to win the national title while having a big target on their backs as last year's reigning champions.

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.

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.

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

Jon Sumrall 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.