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  • Following Thursday’s 8-0 victory against UNF, the No. 3 Gators softball team turns its attention to the USF-Rawlings Invitational starting today in Tampa. The invitational is hosted by the University of South Florida and runs from Thursday to Sunday. The teams Florida will face this weekend are: Illinois State, Delaware, No. 22 Michigan, Georgia Southern … The post Gators Softball Gears Up For USF-Rawlings Invitational appeared first on ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF.
  • The Gators men’s tennis team is in Dallas today to face SMU this afternoon. Season Recaps Florida is 4-2 overall after defeating UNC Wilmington, 4-2, and FGCU, 4-1, at home last Sunday. Florida was able to gain momentum after back-to-back losses to No. 7 Columbia then Florida State. The Gators also defeated Georgia Southern and … The post Gators Men’s Tennis Travels To Take On SMU appeared first on ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF.
  • Florida Gators and Jacksonville Jaguars legend Fred Taylor was not selected to this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class of ’25. It’s the second year in a row now Taylor has been snubbed from Canton, Ohio. But he will look to next year as the year he finally gets the long-awaited gold jacket he … The post Gator Great Taylor Again Misses Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection appeared first on ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF.
  • Legendary Florida volleyball coach Mary Wise announced Thursday she is retiring. Wise wrapped up her 34th season with the Gators in December 2024 in the NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal. A message from Coach Wise #GoGators pic.twitter.com/VjpyMI7VcI — Gators Volleyball (@GatorsVB) February 6, 2025 Endless Accomplishments In her 34 seasons with Florida, Wise led the Gators … The post Legendary Florida Volleyball Coach Wise Stepping Down appeared first on ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF.
  • The No. 21 Florida Gators women’s tennis team will continue play on the road Sunday at 10 a.m. against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Wallace Tennis Center in Satesboro, Georgia. Early Season Checkup Georgia Southern boasts a 4-1 record and has been on a tear as of late. The Eagles beat the NAIA Savannah College … The post No. 21 Florida Women’s Tennis To Visit Georgia Southern appeared first on ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF.
  • The No. 5 Florida Gators lacrosse team is in Baltimore to take on No. 11 Johns Hopkins for its 2025 season opener this morning. Florida holds a 7-1 record against the Blue Jays, winning the past seven matchups, with the last face off in 2019. Gators Preview Florida has lost eight players from the 2024 … The post Gators Begin Lacrosse Season On Road appeared first on ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF.
  • The Gainesville area shines in boys basketball with seven teams advancing to their district tournament championship games. All five championship matchups take place Friday evening. P.K. Yonge vs. Saint Francis In the 2A-District 2 semifinals, P.K. Yonge (9-16) advanced against Saint Francis Catholic (14-9), 66-48 on Wednesday. Top-seeded P.K. Yonge will compete in the championship … The post 7 Gainesville-Area Schools Advance To Boys Basketball District Championships appeared first on ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF.
  • The No. 3 Florida Gators softball team opened its season with an 8-0 win Thursday against the North Florida Ospreys at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. The Gators chased Ospreys starting pitcher Taylor Cook out of the circle and burned through North Florida’s bullpen to trigger the run-rule in front of a home crowd of 1,538. … The post Gators Softball Shuts Out UNF In Season Opener appeared first on ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF.
  • The Florida Gators women’s basketball team faced a challenging matchup Thursday against the No. 23 Alabama Crimson Tide at the O’Connell Center. Despite notable performances from freshman guard Liv McGill and senior center Ra Shaya Kyle, the Gators fell short, 84-66. Bright Spots For Gators McGill and Kyle had strong performances for the Gators (12-12, … The post Florida Women’s Basketball Falls To No. 23 Alabama appeared first on ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF.
  • The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Ottawa Senators in Tampa tonight at 7. As the NHL season rolls on, all eyes turn to this marquee matchup. In what promises to be a high-voltage clash, the Lightning are determined to showcase their playoff pedigree while the Senators, riding a wave of young talent and … The post Lightning Looking To Strike Against Senators appeared first on ESPN 98.1 FM / 850 AM WRUF.