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How to watch Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
Who’s Playing
Florida Gators @ Georgia Bulldogs
Current Records: Florida 17-7, Georgia 14-10
How To Watch
What to Know
Florida has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the Georgia Bulldogs will face off in an SEC battle at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Stegeman Coliseum. Georgia took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Florida, who comes in off a win.
Florida and the Tigers couldn’t quite live up to the 163-over/under that the experts had forecasted. The Gators sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 82-80 win over the Tigers on Tuesday. Winning is a bit easier when you outrebound your opponent 19 to 8 on the offensive boards, as Florida did.
Florida’s win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Walter Clayton Jr., who scored 21 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyrese Samuel, who scored 15 points along with seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Georgia’s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Razorbacks by a score of 78-75.
Despite the defeat, Georgia had strong showings from Silas Demary Jr., who scored 19 points along with two steals, and Justin Hill, who scored 18 points. Hill didn’t help Georgia’s cause all that much against the Bulldogs on Wednesday but the same can’t be said for this matchup.
The Gators pushed their record up to 17-7 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 86.8 points per game. As for the Bulldogs, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-10 record this season.
Some high-performance offense is likely on the agenda as Florida and the Bulldogs are some of the highest scoring teams in the league. Florida hasn’t had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 84.6 points per game. However, it’s not like Georgia struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 75.9 points per game. With both teams so easily able to put up points, the only question left is who can run the score up higher.
Florida didn’t have too much breathing room in their match against the Bulldogs when the teams last played back in January, but they still walked away with a 102-98 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Georgia’s RJ Melendez, who went 6 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 35 points and 1 assist. Now that he’s got a second chance to win this matchup, will Florida still be able to contain Melendez? There’s only one way to find out.
Series History
Florida has won 9 out of their last 10 games against Georgia.
- Jan 27, 2024 – Florida 102 vs. Georgia 98
- Feb 28, 2023 – Florida 77 vs. Georgia 67
- Jan 07, 2023 – Florida 82 vs. Georgia 75
- Feb 26, 2022 – Florida 84 vs. Georgia 72
- Feb 09, 2022 – Florida 72 vs. Georgia 63
- Feb 20, 2021 – Florida 70 vs. Georgia 63
- Jan 23, 2021 – Florida 92 vs. Georgia 84
- Mar 04, 2020 – Florida 68 vs. Georgia 54
- Feb 05, 2020 – Florida 81 vs. Georgia 75
- Mar 02, 2019 – Georgia 61 vs. Florida 55
In Switzerland ever since, Ignatavicius has steadily improved with each passing season.
Spending most of the 2025-26 campaign playing against professionals in the National League, he notched 13 points (7G, 6A) in 52 games with Genève-Servette HC. He also suited up in 11 games in the postseason, scoring two goals and dishing out an assist.
During a brief stint in Switzerland’s second-tier league, he was better than a point-per-game player, racking up 11 points (7G, 4A) in eight contests.
“That was a big there,” the 18-year-old forward said of his breakout season. “There we go, and here I am now.”
Catching the attention of scouts across the NHL, Ignatavicius was projected as a possible late-first-round pick by several outlets heading into this weekend.
Making history when the Panthers called his name, he became the fourth Lithuanian to be drafted, joining Darius Kasparaitis, Dainius Zubrus and Andrey Pedan.
“It means a lot to my family and to my country,” Ignatavicius. “It shows little kids that whatever you dream it’s possible. You’ve just got to work for it. When you get your chance, you take it. Don’t give up. Work hard.”
A veteran of 1,293 games in the NHL, Zubrus has been a longtime mentor to his young countryman.
“I’m pretty close with him,” Ignatavicius said. “We text a lot. I’m happy with that and think I can learn a lot from him.”
When it comes to future lessons, he’ll have no shortage of new teachers to work with in South Florida.
Priding himself on playing a physical, relentless style, Ignatavicius models his game after one Panther in particular.
“Matthew Tkachuk,” he said. “I try playing like him, his style. I think he’s a great player and I can learn a lot from him.”
Yet to commit to returning to Switzerland next season, Ignatavicius is still waiting to see where he’ll lace up his skates in 2025-26.
“I’ve just got to focus on my summer and getting better,” he said.
In the immediate future, Ignatavicius will soon board a flight to Fort Lauderdale to participate in his first development camp with the Panthers.
“Florida? Can’t complain much,” he said when asked about his impending trip. “Very happy.”
In between on-ice sessions, maybe Ignatavicius will even find some time to grab a pizza.
If he needs a recommendation, I’m sure Panthers fans will have a few suggestions.
“This is just the beginning,” he said.
A diver who was reported missing near the Fort Pierce Inlet has been found dead, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.
The U.S. Coast Guard received a mayday call around 11:30 a.m. June 27 about the missing diver. The Coast Guard then notified the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which deployed four boats to assist in the search, according to a social media post by the Sheriff’s Office. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office marine unit also responded.
Friends of the missing diver joined the search, departing from Fort Pierce Inlet around 1 p.m.
The search, which included aerial support from the Coast Guard and FWC, focused on an area about six to seven miles north-northeast of the Fort Pierce Inlet, near Avalon State Park.
Around 4:10 p.m., the group of civilian divers entered the water and located the missing diver at the bottom of the ocean in about 55 feet of water. The diver was recovered and pronounced dead.
The body was transported to Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the incident.
No additional information is available at this time.
This story was created by Colleen Wixon, colleen.wixon@tcpalm.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
Colleen Wixon is the Indian River County government watchdog reporter for TCPalm and Treasure Coast Newspapers.
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots.
Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Winning Mega Millions numbers from June 26 drawing
05-13-30-33-52, Mega Ball: 06
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Winning Jackpot Triple Play numbers from June 26 drawing
09-12-15-25-30-38
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Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from June 26 drawing
Midday: 05-11-19-27-31
Evening: 17-24-29-34-35
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 26 drawing
Morning: 11
Matinee: 08
Afternoon: 14
Evening: 03
Late Night: 01
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Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
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Winning Pick 2 numbers from June 26 drawing
Midday: 2-7, FB: 1
Evening: 3-5, FB: 8
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 26 drawing
Midday: 2-8-7, FB: 1
Evening: 7-0-4, FB: 8
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 26 drawing
Midday: 3-4-9-0, FB: 1
Evening: 4-2-7-4, FB: 8
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from June 26 drawing
Midday: 0-5-3-4-6, FB: 1
Evening: 7-0-0-4-5, FB: 8
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Where can you buy Florida Lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at any authorized retailer throughout Florida, including gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. To find a retailer near you, go to Find Florida Lottery Retailers.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $599 or less: Claim at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or Florida Lottery district office.
- Prizes for $600 to $1 million: Must be claimed in person at any Florida Lottery district office for games that do not offer an annual payment option.
- Prizes greater than $1 million and all prizes with an annual payment option: Must be claimed at Florida Lottery headquarters, except Mega Millions and Powerball prizes, which can be claimed at any Florida Lottery district office.
You also can claim your winnings by mail if the prize is $250,000 or less. Mail your ticket to the Florida Lottery with the required documentation.
Florida law requires public disclosure of winners
If you’re a winner, Florida law mandates the following information is public record:
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When are the Florida Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Florida Lotto: 11:15 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Jackpot Triple Play: 11:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Fantasy 5: Daily at 1:05 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 8:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 11:45 p.m.
- Pick 2, 3, 4, 5: Daily at 1:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
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