Florida's Alexia Gassett currently leads the team in blocks for the 2024-25 season. Gassett has hit a combined 23 her junior year and will look to extend her defensive presence through Sunday's matchup at Texas.
AUSTIN, Texas — Florida will close out its 2024–25 regular season with a road matchup against No. 1 Texas. The SEC showdown is scheduled for a 2 p.m. ET tipoff at the Moody Center and will be broadcast on SECN.
This marks the first meeting between the two programs as conference opponents. The Gators head into the game following a setback against Oklahoma, while the Longhorns aim to stretch their current winning streak to 13 straight victories.
No. 1 Texas (28-2, 14-1 SEC)
- Date: Sun., Mar. 2
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
- Site: Moody Center
- Radio: ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM / 850 AM
- Watch: SECN
- Live stats: Statbroadcast
What a Florida Victory Would Mean
- Secure the Gators’ first win over a top-five opponent since 2006
- Earn their fifth road win of the season
- Improve Florida’s SEC record to 6–10
- Move the program’s all-time SEC mark to 232–335
- Give Coach Finley her 26th conference win as Florida’s head coach
- Mark the team’s first victory against a ranked opponent since 2022
- Even Florida’s February 2025 record at 4–4
TALE OF THE TAPE:
| Florida | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| 76.4 | PPG | 81.4 |
| 71.3 | OPP PPG | 56 |
| 5.1 | SCORING MARGIN | 25.4 |
| 46.2 | FG % | 47 |
| 40.9 | OPP FG% | 38.3 |
| 32.8 | 3 FG% | 30.9 |
| 72.6 | FT % | 76.1 |
| 40.1 | REBOUNDS PG | 40.5 |
| 14.7 | ASSISTS PG | 16.6 |
| 17.2 | TURNOVERS PG | 13.2 |
| 7.2 | STEALS PG | 10.8 |
| 3.8 | BLOCKS PG | 5.3 |
Series Overview
Florida holds the edge in the all-time series against Texas, leading 5–1.
Florida vs. Texas History
The two programs have squared off six times in recorded history. Their first meeting came on Jan. 25, 1995, when Florida earned an 82–71 win in Austin. Since then, the Gators and Longhorns have played three times in Gainesville, twice in Austin, and once at a neutral site.
This upcoming matchup marks the first time the teams will meet as SEC opponents following Texas’ entry into the conference for the 2024–25 season.
PROJECTED FLORIDA STARTERS:
| Florida | No. | Height | Position | Class | Hometown/Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexia Dizeko | 9 | 5-11 | F | Sr. | Sion, Switzerland |
| Laila Reynolds | 13 | 6-1 | G | So. | PG County, MD |
| Jeriah Warren | 20 | 6-0 | G | Sr. | Lake Charles, LA |
| Liv McGill | 23 | 5-9 | G | Fr. | Minneapolis, MN |
| Ra Shaya Kyle | 24 | 6-6 | C | Sr. | Marion, Ind. / Purdue |
Florida’s Last Game Recap
On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Gators fell at home to No. 13 Oklahoma, 89–65.
- Scoring Leaders: Liv McGill paced the team with 14 points, marking the 15th time this season she has led Florida in scoring. Ra Shaya Kyle and Alexia Dizeko followed with 11 points apiece.
- Rebounding & Defense: Kyle anchored the defense with eight rebounds and one block, while eight different Gators grabbed at least two boards.
Gator Quick Hits
Florida continues to hold notable statistical marks despite recent losses:
- Efficiency: Ranked No. 5 in the SEC and No. 27 nationally with a 46.2% field goal percentage.
- Balanced Scoring: Four players average double figures — McGill (16.4), Kyle (14.7), Jeriah Warren (12.0), and Laila Reynolds (10.7).
- SEC Scoring Leaders: McGill sits at No. 12 (16.5 ppg), Kyle at No. 20 (14.7 ppg).
- Three-Point Accuracy: Jeriah Warren leads the SEC in conference play at 48.4% (30–62) from deep.
- Freshman Impact: McGill is the only freshman in the nation with a triple-double this season.
- Double-Doubles: Kyle ranks No. 22 nationally and No. 3 in the SEC with 13 double-doubles.
- Playmaking: McGill leads all NCAA freshmen in total assists (147) and is No. 4 in the SEC with 5.1 per game.
- Rebounding: Kyle is No. 5 in the SEC with 9.0 rebounds per game; Florida ranks No. 3 in SEC play for defensive rebound percentage (69.7).
- Defensive Benchmark: Florida is undefeated when holding opponents to 69 points or fewer.
- Consistency: The Gators have scored 20+ points in 52 of 118 quarters this season.
- Efficiency Leaders: Kyle is No. 9 in the NCAA and No. 3 in the SEC with a 60.3% field goal percentage.
- Rebounding Totals: Kyle is No. 38 nationally with 261 total rebounds.
- Shot Blocking: Alexia Gassett leads the team with 23 blocks.
- Scoring Reliability: McGill has scored in double figures in 27 of 29 games, including 11 with 20+ points.
- Current Form: Florida is on a two-game losing streak, both against top-15 opponents.
PROJECTED TEXAS STARTERS:
| Texas | No. | Height | Position | Class | Hometown/Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Booker | 35 | 6-1 | F | So. | Ridgeland, Miss./ Germantown HS |
| Taylor Jones | 44 | 6-4 | F | Sr. | Forney, TX. / Oregon State |
| Rori Harmon | 03 | 5-6 | G | Sr. | Houston, TX. / Cypress Creek HS |
| Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda | 32 | 6-2 | G | Jr. | Sioux Falls, S.D./ Washington HS |
| Shay Holle | 10 | 6-0 | G | Sr. | Austin, TX. / Westlake HS |
Texas Quick Hits
- The Longhorns rank No. 5 in the SEC and No. 10 nationally in scoring offense, averaging 81.4 points per game.
- They are No. 18 in the NCAA and No. 3 in the SEC in field goal percentage, shooting 47.0% across all games.
- Texas sits at No. 12 nationally and No. 3 in the SEC in blocked shots, averaging 5.3 per contest.
- With an average of 16.6 assists per game, the Longhorns are No. 5 in the SEC and No. 33 in the country in playmaking.
- Two starters are scoring in double figures: Madison Booker (16.1 ppg) and Aaliyah Jones (12.3 ppg).
- Booker ranks No. 13 in the SEC in scoring for the 2024–25 season.
- Both Jones and Booker are among the SEC’s top 20 rebounders — Jones at No. 11 (7.1 rpg) and Booker at No. 14 (6.6 rpg).
- Rori Harmon leads Texas in assists, averaging 6.0 per game, and ranks No. 2 in the SEC with 180 assists in 30 games.
- The Longhorns are currently on a 12-game winning streak, with their only conference loss coming against South Carolina.
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