Florida parts ways with Kelly Rae Finley
By Isis Snow | 2:18pmThe Gators and Kelly Rae Finley are set to part ways after a five-year partnership, per an official statement released by the University Athletic Association.
The Gators and Kelly Rae Finley are set to part ways after a five-year partnership, per an official statement released by the University Athletic Association.
Foul trouble and missed opportunities plagued the Gators Sunday.
Mississippi fans mimicked Florida’s rival, FSU, shouting the Seminoles' war chant during every Gator free-throw attempt. But the effort was in vain. Florida (16-12, 4-9 SEC) secured the win over Mississippi State (18-9, 5-8) 71-56 in its first conference win on the road at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi.
After a sloppy first half by both teams and an uphill climb for the Sooners in the third, it all came down to the fourth quarter.
Florida faces the final five games of the regular season, vying for a favorable seeding in the SEC Tournament. Where they stand and what it’ll take.
It's no secret that sophomore guard Liv McGill is the key to Florida women’s basketball’s success. This season, McGill is the team’s leading scorer, passer and second leading rebounder, all while pacing the team in steals per game.
On Jan. 11, Auburn bested the Gators 60-50, keeping UF winless in conference play. However, nearly one month later, the tides had shifted.
Poised for the upset, Florida led for 26 minutes against No. 5 Vanderbilt in Nashville, but a 32-point Commodore third quarter toppled it all.
Florida grabbed early momentum, but No. 4 Texas took control in the paint and never let go. Turnovers and interior defense proved costly in an 88-68 loss.
Florida kept it close early but couldn’t sustain the momentum, falling 89–60 to No. 6 LSU in Baton Rouge. Physicality and consistency proved decisive as the Gators head into another tough matchup this Thursday.
Florida travels to Baton Rouge to face No. 6 LSU. The Gators aim to build on momentum from their win over Missouri as they take on one of the SEC’s top teams. Tip-off is at 7 p.m.
At the center of Florida’s progress is a trio — Laila Reynolds, Liv McGill and Me’Arah O’Neal — that has become increasingly influential as conference play has unfolded.
In the end, Florida beat out Missouri in a desperate scramble for the Gators' first Southeastern Conference win of the season.
Florida women's basketball remains winless in SEC play despite a strong effort against No. 7 Kentucky Thursday.
Through the opening stretch of Southeastern Conference games, Florida women’s basketball is still searching for its first conference victory. The Gators are one of three teams that remain winless heading into the third week of SEC play.