Tip is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on Thursday at Exactech Arena in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center
Florida vs. #7 Tennessee
Game Information: Feb. 2 | 6 p.m. ET
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Game Notes: Florida<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_documents_2022_2_1_2-5F3-5FTennessee.pdf&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=7LlojVNkNRirOyNrwuax–IuZNt_wePgUAQutI8exoU8FPzTjrbyKRLaohUze0vb&s=gWr4nHEjXUK5-ZYw5PqnzxDAKh4R6ZDwLbOOHWAN6yM&e= > | Tennessee<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__utsports.com_documents_2022_2_2_1-5FUT-5FWBB-5FNotes-5Fvs-5FFlorida.pdf&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=7LlojVNkNRirOyNrwuax–IuZNt_wePgUAQutI8exoU8FPzTjrbyKRLaohUze0vb&s=0uTDdbFFY26h6BB4wmdaYztNmE1FhOdkUnhInsjlKuc&e= >
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – For the second time in as many attempts, Florida women’s basketball will welcome a top-10 opponent to Exactech Arena in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center when No. 7 Tennessee comes to town on Thursday at 6 p.m. ET.
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 98.1FM/850AM WRUF.
Despite falling to No. 1 South Carolina, 62-50, on Sunday, the Gators put together a strong defensive performance to make the Gamecocks uncomfortable throughout the game. Florida forced the opposition into 21 turnovers, marking the second-highest number for South Carolina this season. The Gamecocks also only managed to put 62 points on the board, also marking the second-lowest scoring output for the top-ranked team this season.
The Gators are also excelling at the free throw line, currently sitting atop the SEC with a 73.3% mark.
Kiara Smith’s defense has remained an elite level during the 2021-22 season, sitting at 26th nationally with a total of 52 steals on the year. She is also ranked 49th in the nation in steals per game, averaging 2.48 during each outing. Those numbers are good for third and fourth in the SEC, respectively.
For the second-straight week, the Gators are receiving votes in both the AP Poll and Coaches Poll following a strong performance against South Carolina on Sunday. Last week was the first time since December 21, 2016 that the Orange & Blue received votes in the polls.
Exactech Arena in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center was also rocking last Sunday, as the Gators recorded their largest crowd (5,319) since January 21, 1999 when they had 5,031 against Pat Summitt’s Tennessee squad.
Tennessee enters Thursday’s contest with a 19-2 record (8-1 SEC), most recently defeating Arkansas, 86-83, in Knoxville, Tenn. The matchup between the Gators and Lady Volunteers will mark the 59th meeting between the programs, with Tennessee holding a 54-4 advantage in the series. Florida’s last victory over the Lady Vols came Jan. 7, 2016, when UF claimed victory in Knoxville, 74-66.
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