Women's Basketball

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Inside Florida women’s basketball’s brand-new 2026-2027 roster

By Lily Perkins | June 20

Reiss’ recruiting strategy details several key components: retention, utilizing the transfer portal effectively, identifying high school talent and finding personalities that fit the program's culture outside of just on-court skill. The roster, recently ranked No.15 nationally by USA Today, is filled with reliable scorers, veteran guards, front and backcourt depth and pure excitement. 

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Meet Tammi Reiss: the ultimate builder

By Colby Kistner | June 12

From a standout college athlete at Virginia to the new Gators women’s basketball head coach, Reiss has kept the same poise throughout. Her journey started around 45 years ago when the Eldred, New York, native was in sixth grade. Geno Auriemma, Virginia women’s basketball assistant coach at the time, sent her an offer letter to Cathy Rush Basketball Camp. There, Reiss got a glimpse of what college and professional basketball were like. 

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Florida parts ways with Kelly Rae Finley

By Isis Snow | Mar. 9

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.

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Gators SEC Tournament run ends with loss to Oklahoma

By Isis Snow | Mar. 5

No. 12-seeded Florida (18-15, 5-12 SEC) had its SEC Tournament run come to an end after being defeated by No. 5 Oklahoma (24-6, 12-5 SEC) 82-64 in Greenville, South Carolina.

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Florida advances in the SEC tournament with decisive victory

By Coral Uzgiden and Isis Snow | Mar. 4

At the bottom of the SEC bracket, there is no room for error. When Florida faced Mississippi State, the stakes stretched beyond one night in March. Win, and the postseason door stays open. Lose, and the season likely comes to an end.

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Alexia Dizeko’s last act in Orange and Blue

By Isis Snow | Mar. 2

Alexia Dizeko didn’t make her final regular-season home game about herself. After the final buzzer, there were no dramatic speeches or lingering goodbyes, just gratitude.

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Liv McGill held under double figures for first time in 2026 as Gators fall to Bulldogs

By Logan McBride | Mar. 1

With four minutes left in the second quarter, Florida briefly found momentum. Guard Emilija Dakic hit back-to-back threes, and a Laila Reynolds steal led to an Alexia Dizeko basket, tying the game at 23 with Georgia.

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Florida shines in home finale upset of No. 19 Ole Miss

By Isis Snow | Feb. 26

Gator fans stood and applauded for Liv McGill after she broke Florida’s 25-year-long single-season scoring record. 

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Florida falls to Alabama in penultimate SEC matchup

By Coral Uzgiden | Feb. 22

Foul trouble and missed opportunities plagued the Gators Sunday.

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Gators take out Bulldogs for fourth SEC victory

By Isis Snow | Feb. 19

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. 

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Florida’s upset attempt falls short against No. 10 Oklahoma

By Isis Snow | Feb. 12

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.

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Gators women’s basketball standings check-in

By Isis Snow | Feb. 12

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.

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Liv McGill propels Florida to second-consecutive SEC win

By Max Bernstein | Feb. 8

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.

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Florida exacts its revenge, defeats Auburn for second SEC win of season

By Isis Snow | Feb. 5

On Jan. 11, Auburn bested the Gators 60-50, keeping UF winless in conference play. However, nearly one month later, the tides had shifted.

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Florida drops a 15-point lead in loss to Vanderbilt

By Isis Snow | Feb. 1

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.

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'The best 1-6 conference team’ falls to No. 4 Texas

By Isis Snow | Jan. 29

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.

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Florida falters against No. 6 LSU in Baton Rouge

By Isis Snow | Jan. 26

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.

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Florida v. LSU: How the Gators can capitalize after their first conference win

By Isis Snow | Jan. 26

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.

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Florida’s ‘big 3’ lead the way after first SEC win

By Isis Snow | Jan. 25

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.

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Florida secures its first conference win of the season against Missouri

By Isis Snow | Jan. 18

In the end, Florida beat out Missouri in a desperate scramble for the Gators' first Southeastern Conference win of the season.