Florida's intensity remains consistent as they near the end of 2025 conference play. UF will look to secure its second consecutive win on Thursday night at Texas A&M.
COLLEGE STATION, Tex.— Florida is set to hit the road for a Thursday evening contest against Texas A&M. Tipoff at Reed Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, with coverage available on SECN+.
The Gators enter the game following a narrow 69-66 win over Mississippi State on Sunday, while the Aggies are looking to bounce back after a tough 88-49 loss on the road to No. 18 Alabama.
Game Details: Florida vs. Texas A&M
- Date: Thurs., Feb. 20
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Site: Reed Arena
- Radio: ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM / 850 AM
- Watch: SECN+
- Live stats: Statbroadcast
A Florida Victory Would:
- Stretch the Gators’ win streak against Texas A&M to five straight games
- Mark their fourth road win of the 2024–25 season
- Become Florida’s second road victory in the month of February
- Improve their Southeastern Conference record to 5-8
- Bring their all-time SEC record to 231-333
- Earn Head Coach Kelly Rae Finley her 25th career win in conference play
TALE OF THE TAPE:
| Florida | Texas A&M | |
|---|---|---|
| 77.2 | PPG | 76.9 |
| 71 | OPP PPG | 63.1 |
| 6.2 | SCORING MARGIN | 13.8 |
| 46.5 | FG % | 46.3 |
| 40.8 | OPP FG% | 37.5 |
| 33.6 | 3 FG% | 31.8 |
| 72.1 | FT % | 70.5 |
| 40.6 | REBOUNDS PG | 42 |
| 14.6 | ASSISTS PG | 15.8 |
| 16.8 | TURNOVERS PG | 16.6 |
| 7.2 | STEALS PG | 8.6 |
| 3.9 | BLOCKS PG | 4.2 |
Series Overview: Florida vs. Texas A&M
- Texas A&M leads the all-time series with a 5-11 record against Florida
- Four of Florida’s five victories have come within the past three seasons
Matchup History
- The Gators and Aggies have faced off 16 times since their first meeting in 1994
- Since Texas A&M joined the SEC in 2012, the teams have played annually
- Seven games have taken place in Gainesville
- Eight have been hosted in College Station
- One neutral-site contest occurred during the 2017 SEC Tournament
- Florida returns to Reed Arena for the first time since January 9, 2023
- That visit ended in a 97-89 win for the Gators—their first victory over Texas A&M in six years
- Their most recent win came on January 28, 2024, with a 63-51 result at Exactech Arena
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 Previous Game Recap
On Sunday, February 16, Florida earned a thrilling 69-66 win at home against Mississippi State. Freshman standout Liv McGill led the scoring effort with 20 points, marking her 11th game this season with 20 or more. The game’s defining moment came from senior Jeriah Warren, who drained a clutch three-pointer with under a second remaining—securing the one-possession victory for the Gators.
Gator Quick Hits
- Florida ranks No. 4 in the SEC and No. 23 nationally with a 46.6% field goal percentage
- Four players are averaging double-digit scoring:
- Liv McGill (16.4), Ra Shaya Kyle (14.9), Jeriah Warren (12.2), and Laila Reynolds (10.9)
- McGill and Kyle are both in the SEC’s top 20 for scoring:
- McGill at No. 12, Kyle at No. 18
- The Gators are No. 3 in the SEC for three-point shooting at 33.8%
- Kyle ranks No. 22 in the NCAA and No. 2 in the SEC with 12 double-doubles this season
- McGill is the only freshman in the country to record a triple-double this year
- She has scored in double figures in 24 of 26 games, with 11 games over 20 points
- McGill leads all NCAA freshmen in total assists (135) and assists per game (5.1)
- Kyle averages 9.0 rebounds per game, placing her No. 5 in the SEC
- Florida is undefeated when holding opponents to 69 points or fewer
- The team has scored 20+ points in 47 of 106 quarters this season
- Kyle ranks No. 9 nationally and No. 3 in the SEC with a 61.1% field goal percentage
- She is No. 39 in the NCAA for total rebounds, with 235
- Alexia Gassett leads the team in blocks with 22
PROJECTED FLORIDA STARTERS:
| Texas A&M | No. | Height | �Position | Class | Hometown/Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aicha Coulibaly | 5 | 6-0 | G | R-Sr. | Bamako, Mali / IMG Academy |
| Sahara Jones | 24 | 6-0 | G | Gr. | San Antonio, Tx. / Memorial |
| Sol Williams | 15 | 5-9 | G | So. | Cincinnati, Ohio / Princeton High School |
| Janae Kent | 20 | 6-1 | G | So. | Oak Forest, Ill. / Oak Forest |
| Lauren Ware | 32 | 6-5 | F | R-Sr. | Bismarck, N.D. / Century |
Texas A&M Quick Hits
- The Aggies are currently on a six-game losing streak, dating back to a 64-51 loss to LSU on January 26
- Texas A&M ranks No. 15 in the SEC for field goal percentage at 40.2%
- They’ve earned two wins over ranked opponents this season:
- No. 25 Ole Miss, 60-58 (Jan. 5)
- No. 11 Kentucky, 61-55 (Jan. 23)
- The Aggies are No. 5 in the SEC for blocks, averaging 4.6 per game
- Jada Malone leads the team in shooting efficiency, hitting 62.2% from the field
- Jones tops the rebounding chart for Texas A&M with 169 total boards, ranking No. 10 in the SEC
- Coulibaly is the only Aggie averaging double-digit scoring, with 12.8 points per game
- Ware ranks No. 14 in the SEC for rebounding, averaging 6.8 per game
- Ware is also No. 2 in the SEC and No. 46 nationally for blocks, with 43 this season
- Williams leads the team in three-point shooting, with 35 made threes
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