FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— Florida delivered a dominant offensive performance in Monday night’s 108-78 victory over Arkansas, marking the program’s highest point total ever recorded in an SEC matchup. Ten different Gators contributed to the scoring effort, showcasing a balanced and collaborative attack.

Freshman Me'Arah O'Neal led the way with a career-best 19 points, her first time topping Florida’s scoring chart. Liv McGill followed with 18 points, while Laila Reynolds added 14. Ra Shaya Kyle and Jeriah Warren also reached double figures, scoring 13 and 12 respectively.

The Gators shot an impressive 56.6% from the field (43-of-76) and hit a season-high 13 three-pointers, going 13-of-22 from long range for a 59.1% clip—another season-best mark.

Defensively, Florida controlled the glass with a 52-35 rebounding advantage. Kyle led the effort with 12 boards, marking her 18th game as the team’s top rebounder and securing her 12th double-double of the season.

What Took Place:

First Quarter Highlights

• Florida held an eight-point lead (12-4) heading into the first media timeout (4:36)
• UF was led on offense by O'Neal and Reynolds—both tallying six points
• O'Neal shot 2-2 from the three-point line in her three minutes out
• Florida was perfect from behind the arc going 4-4—marking their best 3FG percent of the night
• The Gators bench was responsible for 13 of their 28 points
• UF Outrebounded the Razorbacks 13-9
• McGill distributed three of UF's seven assists
• Florida secured 28 points and shot 60 percent from the field (12-20) 

Second Quarter Breakdown

• Florida shot a game high 63.2 percent from the field (12-19)
• 18 of UF's 26 points came from inside the paint
• Florida was led in scoring by Reynolds and McGill, each recording six points
• The Gators out-rebounded Arkansas 13-10
• UF's 13 rebounds were posted across nine players
• Arkansas was held to 26.3 percent (5-19) from the field and 14.3 percent (1-7) from the three
• Florida had a 22-point advantage (54-32) heading into the half

Third Quarter Highlights

• O'Neal led UF in scoring with nine points, shooting 100 percent from both the field (3-3) and the three-point line (2-2)
• The Gators posted 28 points and shot 45.5 percent from the field (10-22)
• 14 of UF's points were credited to the bench and 10 came from inside the paint
• Florida went 5-9 from the three-point line (55.6%) with three Gators contributing
• McGill distributed five of UF's six assists
• UF held a 28-point lead going into the final period (82-54)

Fourth Quarter Recap

• 14 of UF's 26 points were posted inside the paint
• The Gators shot 60 percent from the field (9-15)
• The Bench tallied 11 points for the Gators
• Alexia Dizeko, Kyle, and Daviane Mindoudi Ongbakahoumb all put up five points to lead UF in scoring
• Kyle led on the boards with three of UF's 12 rebounds
• Florida recorded five assists with O'Neal and McGill distributing two a piece

Key Stats and Notes

• The Gators posted 20+ points in all four quarters of play
• The Gators shot 56.6 percent from the field (43-76)
• Florida set a season high in FG made with 43
• With 13 three pointers UF set a season high from behind the arc
• Florida's 59 percent from the three-point line marks their season best (13-22)
• 50 of Florida's 108 points were tallied inside the paint
• Florida grabbed 13 points off second chances and 12 off rebounds
• The Gators saw the free throw line a combined 11 times, converting for 9 points
• UF had five players in double digits for scoring
• O'Neal (19), McGill (18), Reynolds (14), Warren (15), and Reynolds (12)
• Kyle grabbed double-double No. 12 of the season
• UF had 26 points in the paint in the first half alone
• McGill has hit double figures in 21 of her 23 outings as a Gator
• Nine of those games have been 20+ point outings
• Warren posted double figures for her fifteenth time this season
• Reynolds recorded her fourth consecutive game with 10+ points
• Reynolds has hit double digits in scoring for 12 of her outings this season
• McGill tallied 11 assists and has led UF in assist distribution a combined 17 times this season
• Six Gators contributed to UF's game total of 22 assists 
• The Gators out-rebounded Arkansas 52-35
• Kyle led all in rebounding with 12
• Kyle has now led UF on the board in 18 outings this season and 40 times at UF
• 10 Gators contributed to UF's 52 rebounds
• The Gators have secured 20+ points in 45 of 94 quarters played this season
• UF made 21 layups in 27 driving attempts (78%)
• Florida recorded a game total 79 possessions, converting for 1.34 points per possession
• UF led over the Razorbacks for a combined 38 minutes and 12 seconds
  

Coach Finley Reflects on Team Effort and McGill’s Growth

Head Coach Kelly Rae Finley praised Florida’s collective approach during their recent win, stating: "We were really locked into the game and very selfless in our style of play. But that's who we really are and how we like to play Gator basketball."

Head Coach Kelly Rae Finley on Liv McGill and her 18-point outing:
"She had a heck of a game and I really challenged her—Liv is a competitor and she really wants to win. We watched film the other day and her improvement in her angles and her understanding of where the ball needs to go and when has been tremendous."

TEAM RECORDS:
Florida: (12-11, 3-6 SEC)
Arkansas: (9-15, 2-7 SEC)

Series Snapshot

The all-time series between Florida and Arkansas stands in favor of Florida at 32-13.

Looking Ahead

Florida heads back to Exactech Arena on Thursday evening to host No. 23 Alabama, with tip-off set for 7 p.m. ET and coverage airing on SECN.

This marks the second matchup between the Gators and the Crimson Tide this season, part of their designated home-and-away pairing for 2025. The teams previously met on January 2 at Coleman Coliseum, where Alabama came away with a 79-69 win.

NEXT UP: at No. 2 South Carolina (22-1, 10-0 SEC)

• Date: Thurs., Feb. 6
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Site: Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center
• Radio: ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM / 850 AM
• Watch: SECN
• Live stats: Statbroadcast
• Tickets
• Promotion: Play4Kay Night
• Giveaway: Buttons for the first 500 fans
• Halftime entertainment: Corgi race