Florida is most recently coming off of a victory over Wofford at the Preseason WNIT.
Florida vs. Grambling State
Game Information: Nov. 19 | 6 p.m. ET
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – After a long weekend away from home at the Preseason WNIT, Florida women’s basketball returns home to square-off with Grambling State on Friday at 6 p.m. ET in Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
The game will be streamed live on SEC Network+ with Kyle Crooks and Brittany Davis on the call while Tom Collett and Kelly Davis will handle radio responsibilities on 98.1 FM/850 AM WRUF.
During their last outing, the Gators ended a two-game losing skid with a 61-47 defeat over Wofford in the final game of the Preseason WNIT. Florida held the Terriers to just 33.9% shooting and forced 20 turnovers, including five steals from Kiara Smith. Smith led the offensive effort as well with 13 points.
During the third quarter of the UF-Wofford game, Florida allowed just four points to the Terriers, their best defensive performance since giving up three points in a quarter to Florida A&M in 2019. The Gators gave up just one field goal through the first nine minutes of the quarter and held Wofford to 12.5% shooting.
Smith was named to the Preseason WNIT All-Tournament Team for her performances over the weekend. Smith led the Gators in points per game (12.3), assists per game (1.75) and steals per game (1.75). The District Heights, Md., native also moved up to 23rd all-time in points scored at Florida after recording eight points against Towson. She passed Janna Bragg who finished her career with 1,092 points.
Jordyn Merritt had arguably the best day of her Florida career against Towson. In addition to her second-career double-double, she recorded a career-best 18 points, four triples, four assists and three blocks.
Junior standout Lavender Briggs is closing in on 1,000 career points in her Florida career. The Provo, Utah native is currently sitting at 830 points, just 170 points away from becoming the 27th member of the club.
It will be a quick turnaround for the Gators following Friday’s game, as they will welcome USC Upstate to Gainesville on Monday evening for a 6 p.m. ET tip.
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