Florida picked up its second SEC victory of 2025 with a 93–67 win over Missouri inside Mizzou Arena. Jeriah Warren paced the Gators with a career‑best 27 points, while freshman Liv McGill added 21 points, pulled down 11 rebounds, and handed out 10 assists to notch UF’s first triple‑double since 2017.

Although Missouri entered the game ranked No. 1 in the SEC and No. 6 nationally in three‑point shooting, Florida limited the Tigers to just 29.4% from deep. Mizzou connected on only five three‑pointers, while the Gators knocked down a season‑high 12.

Florida controlled the game on both ends, winning the rebounding battle 37–25 and shooting 55.7% from the floor compared to Missouri’s 46.3%.

How It Happened

First Quarter

• Florida opened strong, scoring 12 points in under four minutes (6:08).
• Liv McGill went 5‑for‑7 from the floor, including 2‑for‑2 from deep, to lead with 10 points.
• Half of UF’s 26 points came in the paint.
• The Gators held a 9–5 edge on the boards.
• McGill also led in ball movement, dishing out three assists.
• Florida closed the quarter ahead, 26–17.

Second Quarter

• The Gators added 19 points, shooting 50% (7‑14).
• They hit a game‑best 57.1% from three (4‑7).
• McGill and Ra Shaya Kyle each grabbed four rebounds.
• Six assists were spread across four players.
• Florida carried a nine‑point lead into halftime, 45–36.

Third Quarter

• Jeriah Warren took over with 13 points, shooting 57% (4‑7).
• UF scored 24 points, its second‑highest quarter total.
• McGill handed out three assists, marking the third straight quarter with six team assists.
• Florida collected a game‑high 10 rebounds, with five players contributing.
• Twelve of the 24 points came inside.
• The Gators led 69–57 heading into the fourth.

Fourth Quarter

• Florida extended its margin to 29 points, its largest lead of the game (2:22).
• UF was perfect at the free‑throw line (6‑6).
• Kyle led the scoring with 10 points.
• Laila Reynolds recorded both of Florida’s blocks in the period.
• The Gators shot a game‑best 61.5% (8‑13).
• Missouri was held to just 10 points.

Worth Noting

• Florida set a new season high with 12 made threes (previously 10 vs. Alabama State, 12/29/24).
• Their 52.2% shooting from deep (12‑23) also marked a season best (previously 50% at Alabama, 1/2/25).
• Liv McGill recorded UF’s first triple‑double since Delicia Washington’s 12‑12‑10 performance vs. Savannah State (11/23/17).
• The 93 points were Florida’s third‑highest scoring game of the season (104 vs. Chicago State, 102 vs. Florida A&M).
• UF dished out a season‑high 24 assists (previously 21 vs. Chicago State, 11/12/24).
• Florida won the rebounding battle, 37–25.
• The Gators never trailed in quarter scoring (26‑17, 19‑19, 24‑21, 24‑10).
• 38 of their 93 points came in the paint.
• Three players hit double figures: Warren (27), McGill (21), Kyle (16).
• McGill has now scored in double digits in 16 of 18 games.
• Kyle logged her 10th double‑double of the season (16 points, 10 rebounds).
• Six Gators recorded assists, contributing to the team’s 24 total.
• Florida has scored 20+ points in 38 of 74 quarters this season (51%).
• UF converted 17 of 20 layups (85%).
• The Gators averaged 1.4 points per possession across 68 trips.
• Florida forced nine Missouri turnovers.
  

CAREER HIGHS:

Gator Bites

UF head coach Kelly Rae Finley reflected on Florida’s strong showing in Columbia, noting: "I was expecting us to be confident and locked in together as a team. I thought that everybody who played, played well, and that is rare when it all happens on the same night."

Kelly Rae Finley also praised the offensive efforts of Jeriah Warren and Liv McGill, adding: "Jeriah is a challenger, she is an elite defender and great shooter as well. She's been shooting the ball really well and her and Liv had a great connection tonight in that four spot."

TEAM RECORDS:
Florida: (11-7, 2-2 SEC)
Missouri: (11-8, 0-4 SEC)

Series Record

Even with Missouri’s recent defeat, the Tigers continue to lead the all‑time series against Florida, holding an 11–5 advantage.

Next Up

Florida now turns its attention to Oxford, where the Gators will face Ole Miss on Thursday evening. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion, with live coverage on SECN.

NEXT UP: at Ole Miss (11-5, 2-2 SEC)

• Date: Thurs., Jan. 16
• Time: 9 p.m. ET
• Site:  The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss
• Radio: ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM / 850 AM
• Watch: SECN
• Live stats: Statbroadcast