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MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida's season ends in NIT with loss to Xavier
CINCINNATI — Nate Johnson had 16 points to lead five Xavier players in double figures as the Musketeers defeated Florida 72-56 in the NIT second round on Sunday.
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Smith's 26 points help UCF to first-ever win over Florida in NCAA tournament
STORRS, Conn.— UCF traveled more than 1,000 miles to play in-state rival Florida in the NCAA Tournament.
For the Knights, it was well worth the trip.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida QB Emory Jones transferring after 2 spring practices
GAINESVILLE — Quarterback Emory Jones is leaving Florida after just two days of spring practice.
PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats for Friday's baseball/softball games
Here are the stats and results for Friday's baseball and softball games in the area:
BASEBALL
PREP BASEBALL: CHS uses big third inning to beat GHS for eighth straight win
Just a few weeks back, Columbia needed a dramatic, game-ending play at the plate to preserve a 7-6 victory at Gainesville.
BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING: Suwannee wins Bulldog Invitational in traditional & snatch
LIVE OAK — The Bulldog Invitational was twice as nice for host Suwannee on Friday.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida hires San Francisco's Golden as new coach
GAINESVILLE — Florida hired San Francisco's Todd Golden as its basketball coach Friday, turning to the 36-year-old former Auburn assistant to revitalize a program that had grown stale under Mike Wh
PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats for Thursday's baseball/softball/flag football/tennis contests
Here are the stats and results for Thursday's baseball, softball, flag football and tennis contests in the area:
BASEBALL
NFL: Jags C Linder considering retirement after 8 years
JACKSONVILLE — Veteran center Brandon Linder has likely played his final game in Jacksonville, possibly in the NFL.