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Georgia Bulldogs Defeat Florida Gators 27–8 in Atlanta
Georgia Bulldogs Defeat Florida Gators 27–8 in Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
ATLANTA, GA — In a game characterized by strong defense and not much offense, the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs defeated the No. 17 Florida Gators 27–8 on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The outcome was largely determined by turnovers, with Georgia forcing four, and relying mostly on its ground game.
Georgia (7-1, 5-1 SEC) established a lead in the first quarter, 7–0, on a 2-yard touchdown run by Nate Frazier. The Bulldogs extended the advantage to 17–0 by halftime. A 23-yard pass from Gunner Stockton to Arian Smith marked the second touchdown, and a 28-yard field goal by Peyton Woodring added points.
Florida (5-3, 3-3 SEC) struggled to move the ball, totaling 252 yards, including just 48 yards on the ground. Three of Florida's four turnovers were interceptions thrown by two different quarterbacks. Aaron Philo, who started, threw two interceptions, and Tramell Jones, who replaced him, threw one and was sacked four times. Jones also lost a fumble.
Florida's sole points came in the third quarter after an interception by defensive back Devin Moore. The Gators capitalized with a 1-yard touchdown run by Jones. A two-point conversion was successful, a pass from Jones to Amir Jackson, narrowing the deficit to 17–8.
Georgia responded in the fourth quarter with a 10-point run to finalize the score. Frazier scored his second 2-yard rushing touchdown of the day, finishing with 67 yards on 12 carries. Woodring added a 22-yard field goal.
The Bulldogs' ground offense generated 217 total yards, with four players contributing over 25 yards. Dwight Phillips Jr. led with 67 yards. In contrast, Florida's leading rusher, Jadan Baugh, was held to 38 yards on 17 attempts.
Georgia's victory extends its dominance in this storied SEC rivalry, giving the Bulldogs a 6–0 win-loss record over Florida across the last six meetings since 2021.
North Florida Ospreys Secures 86-74 Victory Over Virgin Islands in Exhibition Opener
North Florida Ospreys Secures 86-74 Victory Over Virgin Islands in Exhibition Opener
University of North Florida guard Elijah Elliott (No. 5) driving against University of the Virgin Islands forward Sebastian Dokum (No. 32) during an exhibition basketball game on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, FL.
Jacksonville and North Florida Men's Basketball Eliminated in ASUN Tournament Opening Round
Jacksonville and North Florida Men's Basketball Eliminated in ASUN Tournament Opening Round
Jason Thirdkill Jr. (31) playing defense in his final game for Jacksonville University during an ASUN Conference post-season playoff basketball game against Bellarmine University on March 4, 2026, at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, Fl.. (Photo/Michael Hornstein)
Jacksonville, Fla. - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The men’s basketball seasons for Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida concluded Wednesday following losses in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament. The results leave both programs from the River City without postseason advancement after difficult regular seasons.
Jacksonville University, entering as the No. 9 seed, fell to No. 8 Bellarmine with a final score of 82–79. The Dolphins, who were down 19 points early in game, and still faced a double-digit deficit at halftime, managed to take a brief lead late in the second half following a 16–0 scoring run. But they were unable to hold on.
Bellarmine regained the lead in the final minutes and held Jacksonville scoreless for the last 3:53 of play. The loss ended Jacksonville's season with a 12–20 overall record and marked the final collegiate game for several seniors, including Allen Udemadu, Simon Wheeler, and Jason Thirdkill Jr., who have been consistent contributors to the program’s frontcourt and rotation.
Across town at Swisher Gymnasium, the No. 11 seed North Florida Ospreys lost to No. 6 West Georgia, 93–85. North Florida trailed by as many as 23 points in the second half before narrowing the margin to four points in the closing seconds. Despite a 28-point performance from senior guard Kamrin Oriol, the Ospreys were unable to complete the comeback. Oriol, the ASUN Scholar-Athlete of the Year, concludes his career alongside fellow seniors Nestor Dyachok, Dalton Gayman, and Devin Hines. The defeat brought an end to North Florida's season, which they finished with a 7–25 record.
The loss also marked the conclusion of Bobby Kennen’s first season as a head coach. Kennen, a longtime assistant for the Ospreys, was elevated to the lead role in May 2025. While Kennen brought over two decades of coaching experience to the position, this year represented his debut at the helm of a Division I program.
With both local teams eliminated, the remainder of the ASUN tournament moves to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena without either home-town representative in the men's field. The Dolphins women's team is still alive though, and will face the winner of North Alabama and Central Arkansas in the ASUN Semifinal Saturday at 1:30 PM at VyStar Arena. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
Jacksonville Lacrosse Sweeps ASUN Titles at Rock Stadium
Jacksonville Lacrosse Sweeps ASUN Titles at Rock Stadium
The Jacksonville University men's lacrosse team won the school's first Atlatntic Sun Conference championship on Sunday, May 3, 2026, defeating the Air Force Academy in Jacksonville, Fl.. (Photo/Michael Hornstein)
Jacksonville, Fla. - The Jacksonville University men’s and women’s lacrosse programs secured Atlantic Sun Conference championships on their home field this weekend, completing a dual-title sweep at Rock Stadium.
On the women’s side, the top-seeded Dolphins faced the University of Delaware in the final on Saturday. Jacksonville established an early lead and maintained the advantage throughout the contest, finishing with a 16-11 victory.
The offense was led by Maeve Brennan, who recorded six goals, while Ainsley Scruggs contributed three. The Dolphins’ defensive unit and control of the draw limited Delaware’s ability to close the gap in the second half. This win marks the tenth ASUN championship for the women’s program, which has maintained a consistent presence at the top of the conference standings.
The men’s team followed with a championship performance against the Air Force Academy on Sunday afternoon. Jacksonville began the game with nine unanswered goals in the first quarter, establishing a lead that the Falcons were unable to overcome. The Dolphins finished the match with a 16-7 win, led by a seven-point performance from Jack Taylor and four goals from Daylin John-Hill. The defensive effort was supported by goalkeeper play and a dominant showing at the face-off circle, where Drew Rippeon won 21 of 27 attempts. This victory represents the first ASUN tournament title in the history of the men’s program.
The victories earn both teams automatic bids into their respective NCAA Division I tournaments. The men will face off against Robert Morris University in a play-in match on Wednesday at the University of Virginia's Scott Stadium while the women will play the University of Colorado on Friday at Prentup Field in Boulder. That match begins at 6 pm ET.
Florida Defeats Miami in Jacksonville Hoops Showdown
Florida Defeats Miami in Jacksonville Hoops Showdown
University of Miami forward Malik Reneau (5) going up for a shot against University of Florida center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the first half of the Jacksonville Hoops Showdown on November 16, 2025, at Vystar Arena in Jacksonville, Fl.. (Photo/Michael Hornstein for Jacksonville Sports Foundation)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The University of Florida men's basketball team secured an 82-68 win over the University of Miami in the Jacksonville Hoops Showdown on Sunday night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Gators held a double-digit lead for most of the contest, though the Hurricanes did briefly cut the margin early in the second half.
Florida forward Alex Condon led the Gators with 19 points and seven rebounds before fouling out late in the game. Center Rueben Chinyelu contributed a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Thomas Haugh also reached double-figure scoring with 17 points, and guard Urban Klavzar scored 15 points, hitting four three-pointers off the bench.
Although the game was played at what is considered a neutral site, the Gators fans far outnumbered those of the Hurricanes. The Jackson Hoops Showdown was presented by the Jacksonville Sports Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoted sports tourism in the Jacksonville area.
The Gators established a 39-29 lead at halftime after a late-half scoring push. Miami opened the second half with a 7-0 run, decreasing the deficit to three points at 44-41. However, Florida responded with an extended run to regain control, pushing the lead back to double digits, where it remained for the duration of the contest.
Miami's offense was paced by Malik Reneau, who recorded a game-high 22 points and 11 rebounds. Despite Reneau's output, the Hurricanes' overall field goal percentage finished at 33.8 percent for the game. Florida’s frontcourt played a significant role in the victory, controlling the rebounding battle and limiting Miami's success inside. The victory moves Florida to a 3-1 record for the season.
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