After taking on No. 5 LSU in a packed O'Dome last Sunday, the Gators will look for win No. 12 of the season at Auburn.
AUBURN, Ala.— After a week of preparation in Gainesville, the Gators are set to travel to Auburn for a Sunday afternoon matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at Neville Arena, marking Florida’s seventh SEC contest of the season. Fans can catch the action live on SECN+.
Auburn (10-10, 1-6 SEC)
- Date: Sun., Jan. 26
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Site: Neville Arena
- Radio: ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM / 850 AM
- Watch: SECN+
- Live stats: Statbroadcast
A FLORIDA WIN WOULD:
- Would be Florida’s first victory over Auburn since Feb. 14, 2022
- Would mark the Gators’ second SEC road win of the season
- Would snap Florida’s current two-game losing streak
- Would improve UF’s conference record to 3–4
- Would bring the Gators’ all-time SEC record to 229–329
- Would give Coach Kelly Rae Finley her 68th win as Florida’s head coach
TALE OF THE TAPE:
| Florida | Auburn | |
|---|---|---|
| 77.9 | PPG | 69 |
| 67 | OPP PPG | 61.1 |
| 10.9 | SCORING MARGIN | 7.8 |
| 47.6 | FG % | 44.2 |
| 39.3 | OPP FG% | 41.9 |
| 33.7 | 3 FG% | 32.3 |
| 71.7 | FT % | 68.1 |
| 40.7 | REBOUNDS PG | 34.6 |
| 15.1 | ASSISTS PG | 13.9 |
| 16.8 | TURNOVERS PG | 16.6 |
| 7.9 | STEALS PG | 9.4 |
| 4.3 | BLOCKS PG | 3.6 |
Series History
Auburn leads the all-time matchup against Florida with a 31–24 record, holding a seven-game advantage in the series.
Florida vs. Auburn: Historical Matchup Overview
Florida and Auburn have faced off 55 times since their first meeting in 1978. The rivalry has remained active over the years, with 23 games played in Gainesville, 22 in Auburn, and 10 at neutral venues. Sunday’s contest marks Florida’s return to Neville Arena for the first time since Jan. 30, 2023. The Gators’ most recent win over the Tigers came on Feb. 14, 2022, with an 83–77 victory.
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 TIME OUT:
Florida’s most recent outing came on Sunday, Jan. 19, in a home matchup against No. 5 LSU. The Gators held their own through the first half but were ultimately outpaced in the second, falling 80–63 to the nationally ranked Tigers.
Liv McGill led Florida’s scoring effort with a 21-point performance, followed by fellow McDonald's All-American Laila Reynolds with 16 points. Senior Ra Shaya Kyle was the third Gator in double figures, contributing 11. On the defensive end, Florida out-rebounded LSU 44–38 but struggled to contain LSU’s top scorers—Mikaylah Williams (22 points), Aneesah Morrow (20), and Flau'Jae Johnson (19)—who helped secure the win for the Tigers.
Gator Quick Hits
- McGill has tallied eight games with 20+ points
- Florida is ranked No. 3 in the SEC and No. 14 in the NCAA with a 47.6 field goal percentage
- UF has four players averaging in double digits: McGill (16.1) Kyle (14.9), Jeriah Warren (13.5), and Laila Reynolds (10.4)
- McGill and Kyle are in the SEC's top-20 for scoring: McGill at No. 13 (16.1), and Kyle at No. 17 (14.9)
- Kyle is No.10 in the country and No. 3 in the SEC for double-doubles with 10
- McGill is the No. 1 freshman in the NCAA for total assists (104), and for average assists per game (5.2)
- Kyle is No. 5 in the SEC for rebounds per game (9.3)
- UF is undefeated this season when they hold their opponents to 69 points or less
- The Gators have secured 20+ points in 39 of 82 quarters played this season
- Kyle is No. 7 in the NCAA and No. 3 in the SEC with a field goal percentage of 63.9
- Kyle is No. 2 in the SEC and No. 22 in the nation for total rebounds with 185
- Alexia Gassett leads Florida in total blocks with 20 on the season to average one a game
- Eriny Kindred leads the Gators in free throw shooting with an 89.5 percentage from the line (17-19)
PROJECTED AUBURN STARTERS:
| Auburn | No. | Height | Position | Class | Hometown/Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeYona Gaston | 5 | 2-Jun | F | Gr. | Houston, Texas / Texas |
| Taylen Collins | 14 | 1-Jun | F | Gr. | Muldrow, Okla. / Oklahoma State |
| Oyindamola Akinbolawa | 20 | 5-Jun | C | Jr. | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Syriah Daniels | 11 | Jun-00 | F/G | Fr. | Auburn, Ala./ Auburn HS |
| Mar'shaun Bostic | 12 | 8-May | G | Sr. | St. Louis, Mo. / Vashon HS |
AUBURN QUICK HITS:
- Auburn is No. 2 in the SEC for rebounding defense with a total 220 rebounds to average 31.4 per game
- The Tigers sit at No. 8 in the league for an average turnover margin of 18.14
- Auburn is No. 8 in the SEC in steals averaging 9.4 per game
- Gaston has led Auburn in scoring for a total 14 contests this season
- Gaston is No. 3 in the SEC for scoring with 21.68 per game
- Gaston is No. 9 in the SEC for rebounding with an average of 7.58 per game
- Gaston leads the Tigers on the boards, averaging 7.6 rebounds per game
- Mar'shaun Bostic is No. 28 in the nation for total assists and No. 5 in the SEC (4.9 apg)
- Audia Young leads the Tigers from behind the arc, shooting 34.8 percent (24-69)
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