The Gators will look to keep their 2024-25 season alive as they take on the No. 2 seeded UNLV Rebels in the second round of the WBIT.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Florida Gators are set to continue their postseason journey with a second-round matchup in the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT), traveling to Las Vegas to face the UNLV Rebels. Florida enters as the No. 3 seed, while UNLV holds the No. 2 spot. Tip-off is scheduled for Sunday, March 23 at 5:00 p.m. ET inside
Cox Pavilion, with live coverage available via ESPN+.
Game Details:
Opponent: UNLV (26-7 overall, 16-2 in Mountain West)
Date: Sunday, Mar. 23
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Cox Pavilion
Stream: ESPN+
Radio: ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM / 850 AM
Live Stats:
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A Win for Florida Would:
- Improve the Gators’ postseason record to 4-1 in 2025
- Secure their second straight WBIT victory
- Even the all-time series with UNLV at 1-1
- Push Florida to a winning season record of 18-17 for 2024–25
- Mark their fifth road win of the season
TALE OF THE TAPE:
| Florida | THE NUMBERS | UNLV |
|---|---|---|
| 75.2 | PPG | 74.8 |
| 71.3 | OPP PPG | 61.7 |
| 3.9 | SCORING MARGIN | 13.1 |
| 45.3 | FG % | 43.7 |
| 40.9 | OPP FG% | 39.8 |
| 31.6 | 3 FG% | 34.3 |
| 73.1 | FT % | 74.7 |
| 39.9 | REBOUNDS PG | 38.9 |
| 14.5 | ASSISTS PG | 14.7 |
| 17.2 | TURNOVERS PG | 10.5 |
| 7.2 | STEALS PG | 7.3 |
| 3.9 | BLOCKS PG | 2.8 |
Series Snapshot
The Gators and Rebels have a brief history on the court, with just one prior meeting on record. That game took place in December 2018, when Florida fell in Las Vegas, giving UNLV a 1–0 edge in the all-time series.
Gators vs. Lady Raiders: A Brief History
Florida and UNLV share a short but memorable history on the hardwood, with just one prior contest between the SEC and Mountain West programs. That game took place on December 21, 2018, at Cox Pavilion, where UNLV edged out the Gators by a single possession, 56–53.
This weekend’s WBIT showdown marks their first meeting in seven years, reigniting a rare interconference rivalry.
PROJECTED FLORIDA STARTERS:
| Florida | No. | Height | �Position | Class | Hometown/Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexia Dizeko | 9 | 11-May | F | Sr. | Sion, Switzerland |
| Laila Reynolds | 13 | 1-Jun | G | So. | PG County, MD |
| Jeriah Warren | 20 | Jun-00 | G | Sr. | Lake Charles, LA |
| Liv McGill | 23 | 9-May | G | Fr. | Minneapolis, MN |
| Ra Shaya Kyle | 24 | 6-Jun | C | Sr. | Marion, Ind. / Purdue |
Florida’s Momentum Builds with WBIT Opening Win
The Gators kicked off their WBIT campaign with a commanding 83–71 victory over Northern Iowa on Thursday night in Gainesville. A strong fourth-quarter surge and balanced scoring helped Florida pull away late.
Jeriah Warren led the charge with a career-best 28 points, shooting 10-of-16 from the field and 4-of-8 from three-point range. Supporting the effort were Alexia Gassett (13 points), Ra Shaya Kyle (12), and Laila Reynolds (11), each contributing double-digit scoring.
Defensively, Me'Arah O'Neal and Kyle grabbed seven rebounds apiece, helping Florida control the glass with a 40–30 rebounding edge. The Gators also forced 19 turnovers, converting those into 20 points, and outpaced UNI in three of four quarters to seal the win.
PROJECTED UNLV STARTERS:
| NLV | No. | Height | Position | Class | Hometown/Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarachi Kimpson | 33 | 8-May | G | So. | Little Elm, Texas / Little Elm HS |
| Kiara Jackson | 3 | 8-May | G | Sr. | Grand Prairie, Texas/ South Grand Prairie HS |
| Aaliyah Alexander | 25 | 8-May | G | Gr. | Federal Way, Wash / Todd Beamer HS / Eastern Washington |
| McKinna Brackens | 21 | 1-Jun | F | So. | Fairfield, Texas /Fairfield HS |
| Alyssa Brown | 44 | 1-Jun | F | Sr. | Tucson, Ariz./ Sahuaro HS |
Scouting UNLV: Rebels Riding Momentum into Round Two
UNLV enters the second round of the WBIT with a strong 26–7 overall record for the 2024–25 season. In Mountain West play, the Rebels tallied 16 wins, with their only conference losses coming against Wyoming and San Diego State. Their tournament run ended in the semifinals, falling 71–59 to San Diego State.
Most recently, UNLV secured a 63–46 home victory over Hawaii on Thursday, earning their spot in round two. As the No. 2 seed in the 2025 WBIT, the Rebels host the early rounds at Cox Pavilion.
On the individual front, Amarachi leads UNLV in scoring with an average of 14.2 points per game. She’s joined by three teammates in double figures: Jackson (12.5), Alexander (10.8), and Meadow Roland (10.1). On defense, Brown anchors the boards with 5.8 rebounds per game, followed by Meadow with 4.3.
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