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Gators overcome sloppy start to take down Maryland and advance to Elite 8

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 28, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

SAN FRANCISCO — Florida finally looked like a No. 1 seed — for a half, at least. It was more than enough to move past Maryland 87-71 in a regional semifinal Thursday at Chase Center. To get back to the Final Four, the Gators will need play their best basketball for a longer stretch Saturday. Energized Florida players cheer on their teammates from bench in the Gators’ 87-71 win against Maryland in Thursday night’s regional semifinal at San Francisco’s Chase Center. (Ezra Shaw/Getty) Coach Todd Golden, back in San Fransisco for the first time since he left for UF three years ago, wasn’t...

Isabella Vega helps UCF snap 4-game slide by blanking No. 3 UF

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 27, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

Cindy Ball-Malone knew her UCF softball team needed a reboot. With Knights mired in a four-game losing streak and set to host No. 3 Florida on Wednesday night at the UCF Softball Complex, Ball-Malone considered putting her young squad through rigorous practice. Instead, another opportunity presented itself, allowing her team to be reset. “We were talking, and one of our coaches said that maybe we need a pizza party or something, but I was like, ‘Something will come together,’ ” Ball-Malone said. That something was a visit to a lake house courtesy of former UCF softball Hall of Famer...

West Boca Raton star Javian Mallory commits to Hurricanes

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 23, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

West Boca Raton standout running back Javian Mallory is staying close to home. The Sun Sentinel All-County pick committed to the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, choosing UM over Florida, Louisville and Notre Dame, among others. He announced his choice on social media. Mallory, who contributed to the Bobcats’ title run last year, is a four-star prospect and the No. 22 running back in the class. He is listed as the No. 300 player in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports’ composite ranking. Mallory racked up 676 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in seven games last season. Mallory is the first...

No. 5 Florida State slugs six home runs to cruise to series-opening victory over Hurricanes

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 21, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

CORAL GABLES — The Miami Hurricanes’ baseball series opener against rival Florida State started badly and only got worse. The Hurricanes (13-10, 0-4 ACC) gave up three runs to the Seminoles (19-2, 4-0 ACC) in the first inning and fell 14-1 in a seven-inning, run-rule defeat at Mark Light Stadium in Coral Gables on Thursday night, dropping the first game of a three-game set. Miami has lost seven of its last nine games after starting the season 11-3. “We’ve got to play better, though, in all aspects,” UM coach J.D. Arteaga said. “In all aspects. We’ve got to hit better, we’ve got to pitch...

GATORS PODCAST: Gators head to SEC Tournament seeking coveted No. 1 seed in the NCAAs, Week 2 of spring football DJ Lagway-less Gators (Ep. 271)

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 13, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

Florida aims to secure a top seed in the Big Dance at the conference tournament. History says it’s the best path to a national title. Todd Golden’s team is SEC’s No. 2 seed and riding a wave of momentum after one of the best regular seasons in school history. Billy Napier’s Gators, on the other hand, are amid spring practices without star quarterback DJ Lagway able to throw the ball. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss the prospects of Golden’s Gators and Lagway’s health, along with a jam-packed spring sports calendar. Path to No. 1 seed (0:00) Inside track to...

UCF baseball continues to flex offensive muscles, powering past Miami

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 12, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

As UCF outfielder Andrew Williamson raced home from second base on a bunt single in the fifth inning, all Miami catcher Nolan Johnson could do was shake his head in disbelief. It was that night for the sophomore, who scored 3 RBIs, including a pair of runs on walks with bases loaded in the second and third innings as the Knights rolled to a 14-4 win over the Hurricanes Tuesday night at John Euliano Park. UCF (13-3, 0-0 Big 12) scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning as Williamson drove in an RBI on a triple off the left-field wall. He scored on an RBI single by designated hitter...

Hurricanes land prospect who had been committed to Florida, Florida State

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 8, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

New Hurricanes defensive backs coaches Zac Etheridge and Will Harris got their first recruiting win at UM. Four-star cornerback Jaelen Waters committed to Miami on Friday night, announcing his decision on social media. Waters had previously committed to Florida, where Harris coached before leaving for Miami, and Florida State. Waters, a standout at Seffner Armwood, is listed as the No. 15 cornerback and No. 150 player in the class, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. He also had offers from Alabama, Georgia and Notre Dame, among others. Waters, who is 6-1 and 170 pounds, is a former...

Darius Johnson pushes UCF past Oklahoma State on Senior Night

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 6, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

As UCF guard Darius Johnson hoisted the framed black jersey with his No. 3 over his head at midcourt, he was met with a thunderous applause from the crowd at Addition Financial Arena. The ovation continued for several moments as Knights players and coaches cheered on their captain. It was a moment four years in the making for Johnson, who capped off a stellar career at UCF. Johnson, forward Benny Williams, and guard Dallan “Deebo” Coleman were among a trio of seniors honored before Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma State. Johnson made the most of his final home game, scoring a career-high...

Georgia Tech beats Miami Hurricanes to clinch first-round bye in ACC tourney

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 5, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

ATLANTA — Lance Terry made six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 31 points to help Georgia Tech cruise to an 89-74 victory over Miami on Tuesday night. Georgia Tech (16-14, 10-9 ACC), which has won seven of its last nine games and six straight at home, clinched at least a No. 8 seed and a first-round bye into the conference tournament. It’s also the first time since the 2016-17 season the Yellow Jackets have won 14 games. Miami (6-24, 2-17) is winless on the road this season and extended its losing streak to six games. Terry shot 12 of 19 from the floor to go with seven rebounds and four...

No. 3 Gators enter March Madness with sense of calm and confidence

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

GAINESVILLE — March Madness has begun for the No. 3 Florida Gators. Todd Golden’s team, and its fans, are ready as college basketball’s biggest month arrives. UF students camped out Friday at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center as ESPN College GameDay arrived in Gainesville for the first time since 2017 ahead of Saturday night’s visit from No. 12 Texas A&M. Florida leading scorer Walter Clayton Jr. watches from the bench during the Gators’ stunning loss Feb. 25 at Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Following a stunning loss Tuesday night at unranked Georgia, the Gators (24-4,...