The Florida Gators secured a hard-fought victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs with a final score of 69-66. The game’s momentum shifted in the final minutes, with UF’s seniors leading a 9-1 run to secure the win. Freshman Liv McGill led the Gators in scoring with 20 points, followed by Laila Reynolds with 14 and Jeriah Warren with 12. Ra Shaya Kyle contributed 10 points and led defensively with 6 rebounds. This victory marked Florida’s first win against Mississippi State at home since 2014.
The Gators shot 50% from the field and set a season-high of 91.7% from the free-throw line. Florida forced 26 turnovers on MSU and had four players scoring in double digits. The win improved Florida’s record to 13-13, with a 4-8 record in the SEC.
Head Coach Kelly Rae Finley praised the team’s consistent approach and the positive impact of the crowd on their performance. Senior Jeriah Warren highlighted the team’s unity and defensive effort as key factors in the win.
Next, the Gators will face off against Texas A&M on February 20th in College Station. The Aggies average 63.5 points per game and are led by Aicha Coulibaly in scoring. Florida will look to carry the momentum from their recent win and improve their conference record. Fans can catch the game on SECN+.
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