The Gators fell 74-51 on Sunday afternoon in Auburn, Ala. Florida now stands at 11-10 overall and 2-5 in conference play.
AUBURN, Ala.- Florida was challenged on the road once more, falling 74-51 at Auburn. The Gators had three players in double figures for scoring, but they were outscored by the Tigers in all but one quarter. Overall UF shot 34.8 percent from the field (16-46) and recorded 31 rebounds.
Liv McGill<https://admin.floridagators.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/liv-mcgill/16880> and Ra Shaya Kyle<https://admin.floridagators.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ra-shaya-kyle/16858> finished with 11 points each to lead the Gators in scoring. Laila Reynolds<https://admin.floridagators.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/laila-reynolds/16860> followed closely with a 10-point outing and Kenza Salgues<https://admin.floridagators.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kenza-salgues/16861> finished with seven on the scoreboard. Defensively Kyle had seven rebounds and Me’Arah O’Neal<https://admin.floridagators.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/me-arah-o-neal/16879> brought in five, leading the Gators on the boards with a combined 12.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
IN THE FIRST:
* The Gators were held scoreless in the first seven minutes of play (10-0)
* Six of UF’s initial eight points were tallied on the free throw line
* Florida shot a game low 22.2 percent from the field (2-9)
* The Gators out-rebounded Auburn nine to five
* UF trailed by seven at the end of the period 17-10
IN THE SECOND:
* Eight of UF’s 11 points came from inside the paint
* McGill led Florida in scoring with five points
* Kyle snagged six of Florida’s 10 rebounds
* The Gators shot 33.3 percent from the field (4-12)
* The score stood in favor of Auburn at 41-21 heading into halftime
IN THE THIRD:
* UF went 6-12 from the field to shoot a game high 50 percent
* Florida outscored Auburn 18-15-marking Florida’s only period with a scoring advantage
* 10 of Florida’s points were tallied inside the paint
* O’Neal led on the boards with three of Florida’s six rebounds
* The Gators shot a perfect 5-5 from the charity stripe
IN THE FOURTH:
* 10 of UF’s 12 points were credited to the bench
* Kenza Salgues<https://admin.floridagators.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kenza-salgues/16861> led the Gators in scoring with four points
* Florida went 4-12 from the field and 2-5 from the three to garner a FG percentage of 33.3
* The Gators seven rebounds were spread across six players
WORTH NOTING:
* Florida was held to 51 points-marking UF’s lowest scoring game of the 2024-25 season
* Previously was 55 points vs. Kentucky (01/09/2025)
* McGill has now hit double figures in 19 of her 21 outings as a Gator
* The Gators shot 34.8 percent from the field (16-46)
* 24 of Florida’s 51 points were tallied inside the paint
* Florida forced 15 turnovers on Auburn and converted for 11 points
* Florida had three players in double figures for scoring
* McGill (11), Kyle (11), and Reynolds (10)
* Florida distributed six assists and McGill was responsible for four
* McGill led UF in assists for the fifteenth time this season
* Kyle led on the boards, securing seven rebounds
* Kyle has now led UF on the boards in 16 outings this season
* Nine Gators contributed to UF’s 31 rebounds
* UF was forced a total 24 turnovers, their second most of the 2024-25 season
* Most is 29 at Ole Miss (1/16/25)
* The Gators have secured 20+ points in 39 of 86 quarters played this season
* UF made 11 layups in 27 driving attempts
* Florida recorded a game total 69 possessions, converting for 0.74 points per possession
* The Gators trailed for a combined 39:39 minutes and was never able to grab a lead
TEAM RECORDS:
Florida: (11-10, 2-5 SEC)
Auburn: (11-10, 2-6 SEC)
SERIES RECORD:
The all-time series between Florida and Auburn stands at 32-24, with the Tigers holding the advantage by eight wins.
NEXT UP:
Florida is set to return to Gainesville and host Vanderbilt on Thursday evening inside the O’Dome. The midweek matchup will tip-off at 7 p.m. and be streamed on SECN+.
Vanderbilt will come to the Swamp after upsetting No. 19 Alabama 66-64 earlier this afternoon. The Commodores were led in scoring by Mikayla Blakes with a 33-point outing, accounting for 50 percent of Vandy’s total points.
NEXT UP: Vanderbilt (17-4, 4-3 SEC)
* Date: Thurs., Jan. 30
* Time: 7 p.m. ET
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* Halftime: Line dancing performance
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