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Nikki Fried vows to rebuild Florida Democrats as re-elected chair

Jan. 25, 2025 12:51 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nikki Fried was reelected Saturday as chair of the Florida Democratic Party, which is seeking to regain relevance in a state that has tilted decidedly toward the Republicans. Fried, who was first chosen as chair in 2023, got more than three-quarters of the vote...

Florida Atlantic plays North Texas on home slide

Jan. 25, 2025 04:55 AM EST

North Texas Eagles (14-5, 6-1 AAC) at Florida Atlantic Owls (9-11, 1-6 AAC) Boca Raton, Florida; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida Atlantic aims to end its four-game home skid with a win against North Texas. The Owls have gone 5-5 in home games....

Atkins and Florida International host Liberty

Jan. 25, 2025 04:55 AM EST

Florida International Panthers (7-10, 3-3 CUSA) at Liberty Lady Flames (12-5, 5-1 CUSA) Lynchburg, Virginia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida International visits Liberty after Parris Atkins scored 21 points in Florida International's 70-68 loss to the UTEP...

Georgia visits No. 5 Florida after Richard's 22-point outing

Jan. 25, 2025 04:44 AM EST

Georgia Bulldogs (14-5, 2-4 SEC) at Florida Gators (17-2, 4-2 SEC) Gainesville, Florida; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gators -10.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 Florida plays Georgia after Will Richard scored 22 points in...

Florida International Panthers face the Liberty Flames on 4-game losing streak

Jan. 25, 2025 04:23 AM EST

Liberty Flames (15-4, 3-3 CUSA) at Florida International Panthers (7-12, 1-5 CUSA) Miami; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Flames -7.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Florida International heads into the matchup against Liberty after...

West Georgia visits Rougier and North Florida

Jan. 25, 2025 04:21 AM EST

West Georgia Wolves (7-11, 1-6 ASUN) at North Florida Ospreys (4-16, 0-7 ASUN) Jacksonville, Florida; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Florida hosts West Georgia after Kaila Rougier scored 22 points in North Florida's 84-81 loss to the Queens (NC) Royals. ...

Riley and East Carolina host South Florida

Jan. 25, 2025 04:16 AM EST

South Florida Bulls (10-9, 3-3 AAC) at East Carolina Pirates (11-9, 3-4 AAC) Greenville, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pirates -5.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: East Carolina hosts South Florida after Joran Riley...

Alcorn State Braves face the Florida A&M Rattlers on 3-game slide

Jan. 25, 2025 04:09 AM EST

Florida A&M Rattlers (6-11, 3-3 SWAC) at Alcorn State Braves (2-13, 1-4 SWAC) Lorman, Mississippi; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alcorn State aims to break its three-game skid when the Braves take on Florida A&M. The Braves have gone 2-2 in...

East Carolina and South Florida square off for conference matchup

Jan. 25, 2025 04:04 AM EST

South Florida Bulls (12-8, 5-2 AAC) at East Carolina Pirates (10-9, 2-5 AAC) Greenville, North Carolina; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: AAC foes East Carolina and South Florida face off on Saturday. The Pirates have gone 7-2 at home. East Carolina...

Florida A&M plays Alcorn State after Matthews' 23-point game

Jan. 25, 2025 04:03 AM EST

Florida A&M Rattlers (5-11, 2-3 SWAC) at Alcorn State Braves (3-15, 3-2 SWAC) Lorman, Mississippi; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -5.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Florida A&M takes on Alcorn State after Milton Matthews...