Florida vs.Florida Gulf Coast tonight 8 pm

[MahxFahn]

Game 9
December 10, 2008
Florida vs. Florida Gulf Coast
Stephen C. O’Connell Center
Gainesville, Fla.​

Today’s Game​

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8 p.m.​

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FSN-FL. Larry Vettel and Bill Koss call
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Gator Radio Network. Mick Hubert
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Billy Donovan ​

is 291-117 in his 13th
season at Florida and 326-137 in his
15th year as a head coach. Dave Balza
is 126-65 in his seventh year as head
coach of Florida Gulf Coast.​

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Available. Contact the University of
Florida Ticket Office at 352-375-
4683, x6800​

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Dec. 20 vs. UCF in Jacksonville,
6:30 p.m.​

Polls​

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The Series​

This is the first meeting all-time between Florida and
Florida Gulf Coast. Florida is 86-25 (.775) all-time
vs. the Atlantic Sun Conference with its last win being
an 88-72 victory over Jacksonville at home on Dec.
3 of last year.​

By the Numbers​

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...UF blocked a season-high six shots against Florida
State, getting blocks from five different players​

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...UF has forced seven 10-second violations in eight
games after forcing just three in 36 games last year​

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... Florida is averaging 11.9 offensive rebounds
per game and has had 10+ in all but one game thus
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...Florida was 104-0 when holding opponents under
60 points under Billy Donovan before Sunday’s
loss at Florida State​

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...Walter Hodge went over 800 career points on
Sunday and enters play tonight with 804 points​

 

[MahxFahn]

Help UF support the community at this week's basketball games

If you plan on attending.....

The University of Florida encourages fans to a toy to donate to the Toys for Tots program before Wednesday’s basketball doubleheader. The women will take on Coppin State at 5:30 p.m., and the men will face Florida Gulf Coast at 8:00 p.m.

Toys will be collected by the United States Marine Corps, on behalf of the Toys for Tots program, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. outside of Gate 1 of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Fans who donate a toy of approximately $5 in value will receive a voucher to purchase 2-for-1 general admission tickets at the ticket office.

Programs such as Toys for Tots have had limited donations recently due to the current state of the economy. Gator fans are encouraged to come out and support a great program that makes such a difference in many children’s lives during the holiday season.

Later in the week, fans will have the chance to donate gently used clothing before the women’s basketball game vs. Florida A&M on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:00 p.m. With a donation, fans will receive free admission for two to the women’s game. Donations will taken up starting at 6:00 p.m. outside of Gate 1 of the O’Connell Center. Donations will benefit local Gainesville families.

 

[MahxFahn]

Back and forth Gators 37 fugcu 29 @ 1/2

First time in Gator career Nick Calathus doesn't start game.... Only took 1 3pt shot and missed in 13 mins

 

[Mr2Bits]

Why didn't Calathes start? Was it to get other players more time?

 

[MahxFahn]

Why didn't Calathes start? Was it to get other players more time?

"Unpreparedness", Billy.

 

[MahxFahn]

Gators beat Florida Gulf Coast, 94-60

Sophomore forward Alex Tyus (St. Louis, Mo.) and senior guard Walter Hodge (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) scored 19 points apiece to lead Florida over Florida Gulf Coast 94-60 on Wednesday night at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

The Gators improved to 7-2 on the season, and 21-0 against teams from the Atlantic Sun Conference under coach Billy Donovan.

This game was close for a while. The lead changed seven times in the first half and the Eagles (2-6) were up 28-27 with 3:29 to go before the break. Sophomore guard Reed Baker hit five 3-pointers in the opening period for FGCU, but the Gators began to pound the ball inside using their height advantage, and pulled away to take a 37-29 lead at the half.

MORE HERE.......