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Florida guard Nina Rickards sizes up a Georgia defender in the Gators' 82-77 loss to the Bulldogs Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Florida catches break amid SEC struggles

By Austin Stirling | Jan. 23

The Gators are in the midst of their lowest point of the season. Florida dropped four out of its last five games, all against Southeastern Conference opponents.

Florida junior guard Nina Rickards holds the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Florida cruises past Vanderbilt to end four-game skid

By Topher Adams | Jan. 22

Florida center Ra Shaya Kyle posts up a Georgia player in the Gators' 82-77 loss to the Bulldogs Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Florida blown out by Tennessee after poor second half

By Topher Adams | Jan. 19

Florida guard KK Deans takes the ball in the Gators' 82-77 loss to the Lady Bulldogs Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Gators lose to Wildcats after turnover-heavy second half

By Austin Stirling | Jan. 15

Florida senior guard KK Deans scored 21 points in a loss against the Georgia Bulldogs Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Florida falls at home to Georgia after fourth-quarter flurry

By Topher Adams | Jan. 8

Florida guard KK Deans follows through on a jumper in the Gators' 83-55 win over the Florida A&M Rattlers Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

Florida gets blown out on the road against Arkansas

By Topher Adams | Jan. 5

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Florida center Ra Shaya Kyle puts up a shot in the Gators' win over the Florida A&M Rattlers Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

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Florida earns 800th program win in defensive battle against Texas A&M

By Topher Adams | Jan. 1

Florida (12-3, 1-1 SEC) held off the Texas A&M Aggies (5-7, 0-2 SEC) in a defensive battle to win its first Southeastern Conference game of the season. The Gators outscored the Aggies 36-14 in the paint, dominating the interior throughout the game.

Florida guard Alberte Rimdal weaves through the defense in the Gators' victory over the Florida A&M Rattlers Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

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Tennessee towers over Florida in SEC opener

By Heather Bushman | Dec. 29

The Florida Gators (11-3, 0-1) fell to the Tennessee Lady Volunteers (9-6, 1-0) in their first SEC battle, sans senior guard Leilani Correa. The conference opener saw Rocky Top stay on top 77-67, extending Tennessee’s lead in meetings between the two programs 55-5.

Florida guard KK Deans dribbles the ball down the court in the Gators' victory over Bethune-Cookman Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

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Florida fails to keep up with Oklahoma in Jumpman Invitational

By Topher Adams | Dec. 22

Florida lost, 95-79, in the final game of the Jumpman Invitational Wednesday night against the No. 23 Oklahoma Sooners. The Gators were without senior guard Leilani Correa — who leads the team with 16 points per game — and struggled offensively much of the night.

Florida junior center Ra Shaya Kyle dribbles the ball in the Gators' 83-55 victory over the Florida A&M Rattlers Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. She tied her season high from that game with 15 points in Florida's win over UNC Greensboro Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022.

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Dominant start lifts Gators to dominant victory over Spartans

By Kyle Bumpers | Dec. 18

The Florida Gators (11-1) took down UNC Greensboro (5-7) 79-55 Sunday afternoon in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Florida senior guard Nina Rickards attempts a jump shot over the outstretched hand of a Bethune-Cookman defender Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Rickards finished with 23 points in the Gators' victory over Miami Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022.

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Rickards leads Gators to win over Hurricanes in overtime thriller

By Jackson Reyes | Dec. 11

The Gators (10-1) defeated the Hurricanes (7-4), 76-73, Sunday afternoon in an overtime thriller in Coral Gables. The matchup was the first time the teams played each other since 2010.

Sophomore guard Alberte Rimdal dishes a pass during Florida's game against Bethune-Cookman Friday Nov. 18, 2022. Rimdal was one of three Gators to score double-digits against Presbyterian Tuesday night.

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Gators cruise to victory against Presbyterian

By Jackson Reyes | Dec. 6

The Gators defeated Presbyterian in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Tuesday. Florida shot an impressive 46% from the field and made seven of its 13 attempts from beyond the arc. Three Gators scored in double-figures — Rimdal, senior guard KK Deans with 18 points and junior center Ra Shaya Kyle with 12.

Senior guard Nina Rickards drives toward the basket during Florida's game against Bethune-Cookman Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

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Gators bounce back from slow third quarter, send Panthers packing

By Kyle Bumpers | Nov. 30

The Gators scored at will early on, but stagnant second and third quarters brought the Panthers within one. Florida got back on track with an 18-point fourth quarter to secure a 68-53 victory.

Junior forward Jordyn Merritt drives down the court against Bethune-Cookman Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

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Gators pull away from Green Bay, win first game of St. Pete Showcase

By Jackson Reyes | Nov. 24

Florida defeated Green Bay Thursday in the St. Pete Showcase. UF senior guard Leilani Correa led the team in scoring with 20 points, with junior Jordyn Merritt right behind with 17 points.

Florida sophomore Alberte Rimdal lines up for a shot against Bethune-Cookman Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

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Florida’s stifling defense sends Furman back to South Carolina

By Kyle Bumpers | Nov. 22

Florida Gators women’s basketball took on the Furman Paladins in their fourth home game of the season Monday night and came out with a decisive victory. UF still remains undefeated inside the Stephen C. O’Connell center so far this season.

Five-star guard Laila Reynolds played high school basketball at Shabach Christian Academy in Maryland.

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Gators women’s basketball land elite 2023 guard

By Jackson Reyes | Nov. 21

Five-star 2023 women’s basketball prospect Laila Reynolds is ready to compete for championships and bring a winning mentality to Gainesville. Reynolds hails from PG County, Maryland. She’s the No.19 recruit in the country as of Nov. 20, according to ESPN.

Senior guard Nina Rickards, who scored a career high 23 points, drives past Bethune-Cookman guard Morgan Beacham Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

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Gators survive close game with Bethune-Cookman

By Jackson Reyes | Nov. 19

Florida defeated Bethune-Cookman Friday night inside the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. UF made more than half its shots and finished with a 52% field goal percentage. Second chance points helped keep the Wildcats within reach of Florida, outscoring the Gators 16 points to six in the category.

Florida guard KK Deans attacks the basket during the Gators game with Florida A&M Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Deans lead UF in scoring with 23 points during its loss to the Florida State Seminoles Wednesday.

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Florida falls apart in fourth quarter, loses to Florida State

By Kyle Bumpers | Nov. 17

Based on the run Florida had just went on, six points felt more than achievable. However, a stagnant fourth quarter ended with the Seminoles on top, 92-77. The Seminoles led by as many as 19 points in a game where the Gators ran out of magic and failed to come back one more time.

Senior guard Leilani Correa shoots a free throw against the Florida A&M Rattlers Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

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Gators dominate down low for their second win of the season

By Jackson Reyes | Nov. 13

The Gators moved to 2-0 on the season after beating UNC Asheville 86-40 Sunday afternoon. Florida led for all four quarters and outscored the Bulldogs 49-17 in the second half.

Gators forward Jordyn Merritt drive past a Florida A&M defender Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. The junior scored 15 points in Florida's first win of the season.

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Gators win opener in Kelly Rae Finley’s first official season

By Jackson Reyes | Nov. 7

Florida starts the season 1-0 after defeating the Rattlers 83-55 in the first game of its season Monday night. The win starts Kelly Rae Finley’s first full season as the team’s head coach on a strong note.