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The Florida Gators women’s basketball team is set to face the No. 9 LSU Tigers. This will take place tonight at 8:30 in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament. The game will broadcast on the SEC Network and airing on ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM/850 AM WRUF.
Looking Back
Florida (16-16, 6-11 SEC) advances to the quarterfinals after a thrilling 63-61 victory over No. 20 Alabama. The Gators were led by freshman guard Liv McGill, who delivered a career-high 29 points. Freshman forward Me’Arah O’Neal dominated the boards, grabbing nine of Florida’s 41 rebounds. Defensively, the Gators racked up 10 steals and forcing 19 turnovers against the Crimson Tide. This win marked Florida’s first win over a ranked opponent since Feb. 6 2022, when they defeated No. 14 Georgia 54-51.
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LSU (27-4, 12-4 SEC), the No. 3 seed, enters the tournament on a two-game losing streak, having fallen to Alabama 88-85 on Feb. 27 and Ole Miss 85-77 on March 2. However, leading them is Aneesah Morrow, who averages 18.2 points per game.
Season Series
The Gators and Tigers met earlier this season on January 19, with LSU securing an 80-63 victory at. Here are some key stats from that game:
LSU
- Aneesah Morrow (20 points, 10 rebounds)
- Mikaylah Williams (22 points, 8 rebounds)
- Flau’jae Johnson (19 points, 3 steals)
Florida
- Liv McGill (21 points and 6 assists)
- Laila Reynolds (16 points)
- Ra Shaya Kyle (11 points, 7 rebounds)
Turnovers were a significant factor, as the Gators committed 24, leading to 35 points for the Tigers.
Friday Night Matchup
Florida’s recent defensive intensity will be crucial going up against LSU’s offense. The Gators’ ability to force turnovers and capitalize on them could be a determining factor in the game’s outcome.
Offensively, Florida will rely on McGill’s scoring prowess and the inside presence of senior center Kyle. Balanced contributions from players like Reynolds and Warren will also be essential.
LSU will look to exploit their previous success against Florida by applying defensive pressure to induce turnovers and controlling the tempo of the game. The Tigers’ depth and experience make them a formidable opponent.
However, their recent losses indicate a potential upset for the Gators. An eye-opening loss that LSU suffered was one against Alabama, a team that Florida beat last night.
Series Record
LSU leads the all-time series against Florida, 33-16 and the Tigers have won the last four meetings. The Gators most recent victory against LSU was on January 23 2022.
