UF WBK: Gators Set to Begin Three-Game Homestand with Dayton
Wednesday will mark Florida's first home game since Nov. 22 against USC Upstate.
Florida vs. Dayton
Game Information: Dec. 8 | 2 p.m. ET
Live Stream: SEC Network+
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida women's basketball is set to open up a three-game homestand on Wednesday when they welcome Atlantic-10 preseason favorites, Dayton, to Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Tip is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET and is the first game of a double-header, with Florida men's basketball taking on North Florida at 7 p.m. ET. Kyle Crooks and Brittany Davis will be on the call on SEC Network+, as well as 98.1FM/850AM WRUF.
Parking restrictions will be lifted on the second and third floor of the O'Connell Center parking garage for the doubleheader, but fans must have a men's ticket in order to attend the men's game at 7 p.m.
Wednesday will mark the third meeting between the Gators and Flyers, with UF holding a 2-0 series lead. Florida captured the victory in their most recent meeting, taking down Dayton 83-69 on March 23, 2014 in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
During their last outing, the Orange & Blue captured an important win over Texas Christian in the Big 12/SEC Challenge, helping the SEC to capture the challenge title, 6-4. The Gators defeated the Horned Frogs, 63-54, behind a season-best 22 points from Lavender Briggs and 12 points and 11 rebounds from Kiara Smith. As a team, UF forced 23 turnovers, leading to a 16-2 fast break advantage.
With her 22 points, Briggs moved to 920 career points, just 80 away from becoming the 27th-member of the 1,000-point club at Florida.
Sunday's game saw the Gators overcome a 2-of-18 (11.1%) three-point shooting performance against TCU to earn the victory. It was the worst three-point shooting night in a win since Feb. 28, 2016 when they also ended 2-of-18 while defeating Auburn, 56-49.
Throughout the season, the third quarter has seen the Gators at the top of their game, outscoring opponents 168-121 during the frame. Florida has been almost as good heading into halftime, outscoring opponents 174-142 in the second quarter.
Individually, Smith's defense has risen to an elite level during the 2021-22 campaign, as she currently sits at 20th nationally with a total of 25 steals on the year. She also ranks 65th in the NCAA in steals per game, averaging 2.50 per outing.
Wednesday will mark Florida's first home game since Nov. 22 against USC Upstate.
Florida vs. Dayton
Game Information: Dec. 8 | 2 p.m. ET
Live Stream: SEC Network+
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida women's basketball is set to open up a three-game homestand on Wednesday when they welcome Atlantic-10 preseason favorites, Dayton, to Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Tip is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET and is the first game of a double-header, with Florida men's basketball taking on North Florida at 7 p.m. ET. Kyle Crooks and Brittany Davis will be on the call on SEC Network+, as well as 98.1FM/850AM WRUF.
Parking restrictions will be lifted on the second and third floor of the O'Connell Center parking garage for the doubleheader, but fans must have a men's ticket in order to attend the men's game at 7 p.m.
Wednesday will mark the third meeting between the Gators and Flyers, with UF holding a 2-0 series lead. Florida captured the victory in their most recent meeting, taking down Dayton 83-69 on March 23, 2014 in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
During their last outing, the Orange & Blue captured an important win over Texas Christian in the Big 12/SEC Challenge, helping the SEC to capture the challenge title, 6-4. The Gators defeated the Horned Frogs, 63-54, behind a season-best 22 points from Lavender Briggs and 12 points and 11 rebounds from Kiara Smith. As a team, UF forced 23 turnovers, leading to a 16-2 fast break advantage.
With her 22 points, Briggs moved to 920 career points, just 80 away from becoming the 27th-member of the 1,000-point club at Florida.
Sunday's game saw the Gators overcome a 2-of-18 (11.1%) three-point shooting performance against TCU to earn the victory. It was the worst three-point shooting night in a win since Feb. 28, 2016 when they also ended 2-of-18 while defeating Auburn, 56-49.
Throughout the season, the third quarter has seen the Gators at the top of their game, outscoring opponents 168-121 during the frame. Florida has been almost as good heading into halftime, outscoring opponents 174-142 in the second quarter.
Individually, Smith's defense has risen to an elite level during the 2021-22 campaign, as she currently sits at 20th nationally with a total of 25 steals on the year. She also ranks 65th in the NCAA in steals per game, averaging 2.50 per outing.
