The Gators fell at top-ranked Texas on Sunday afternoon. The final score stood in favor of the Longhorns at 72-46.
AUSTIN, Tex.- Florida was challenged in its final matchup of the 2025 regular season, falling to No. 1 Texas, 72-46. The Gators stayed in the fight against the top-ranked Longhorns, but after Texas posted 29 points in the third quarter, it was a tall task for UF to close the margin in the final 10 minutes of play.
The Gators were led in scoring by senior Ra Shaya Kyle<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ra-shaya-kyle/16858> with 12 points. Kyle went 4-6 from the field (66.6%) and shot a perfect 4-4 from the free throw line. Defensively, freshman Liv McGill<https://floridagators.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/liv-mcgill/16880> led under the basket, securing seven rebounds. McGill also snagged three steals and distributed four assists, contributing heavily on both ends of the floor.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
IN THE FIRST:
* UF led for a combined five minutes and 19 seconds over Texas
* The Gators totaled 17 possessions to convert for 0.6 points per possession
* Florida was 4-6 in layup attempts, converting for eight points inside the paint
* McGill and Kyle led in scoring with four points apiece
* Texas and Florida were knotted on the boards, both grabbing eight rebounds
* Laila Reynolds (2), Liv McGill (2), Me’Arah O’Neal (2), and Kenza Salgues (1) were responsible for UF’s eight rebounds
* The score stood in favor of the Longhorns to conclude the first (16-10)
IN THE SECOND:
* Florida had its lowest scoring period of the game-posting eight points
* Warren, Reynolds, Eriny Kindred, and O’Neal each tallied two points for the Gators
* UF nearly tripled Texas’ rebounds, securing 15 compared to their six
* McGill led on defense with four rebounds and a steal
* In the first half, Florida forced 12 turnovers on the Longhorns
* Florida trailed by 11 points heading into halftime (29-18)
IN THE THIRD:
* McGill posted five points in the first four minutes of the half
* Six of UF’s 13 points came from inside the paint
* Florida shot a game high 44.4 percent from the field (4-9)
* The Gators saw the free throw line eight times, converting for five points (62.5%)
* Texas increased its lead heading into the final period (54-31)
IN THE FOURTH:
* Jeriah Warren hit UF’s first and only three-pointer of the game in the initial 15 seconds
* Warren and Kyle led on offense, tallying four points each
* The Gators went 5-14 from the field to shoot a 35.7 percent
* Gassett led UF on the boards with three of Florida’s 11 rebounds
* Seven of UF’s 15 points were credited to the bench
* The Gators distributed three assists in the final period
WORTH NOTING:
* Florida’s 46 points marks its lowest scoring game of the 2024-25 season
* Previously stood at 51 (at Auburn 1/26/25)
* The Gators out-rebounded the Longhorns 40-33
* McGill led in assist distribution for her 22nd time as a freshman with four
* Kyle was the only Gator to hit double digits in the scoring column (12)
* 22 of UF’s 46 points were tallied inside the paint
* 15 of Florida’s total points were credited to the bench
* Kyle shot 100 percent from the free throw line for the 10th time this season
* Florida forced 11 turnovers on Texas to convert for nine points
* McGill led in rebounds for her third time as a Gator
* Florida distributed a total seven assists
* UF logged its highest foul count of the season with 29
* This gave Texas its season high in free throw attempts (29)
* Florida’s three-point percentage of .056 (1-18) marks its lowest of the season
* McGill led in steals, grabbing 50 percent of UF’s total with three
* The Gators have secured 20+ points in 52 of 122 quarters played this season
* UF secured 10 layups in 16 driving attempts (63%)
* Florida held 66 possessions, converting for .697 points per possession
TEAM RECORDS:
Florida: (14-16, 5-11 SEC)
Texas: (29-2, 15-1 SEC)
SERIES RECORD:
The all-time series between Florida and Texas remains in favor of the Gators at 5-2.
NEXT UP:
Florida will get on the road and head to Greenville S.C. for the 2025 SEC Tournament. UF is currently No. 11 in the conference standings and will face off against No. 14 on Wednesday evening at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Florida’s official dates, times, and media information will be announced at a later date.
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