GAINESVILLE, Fla.— Florida was defeated Thursday night in the O’Dome by the No. 23 Commodores. The final score stood at 99-86 with four Gators in double figures for scoring. Despite the offensive effort, Florida was unable to stop Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes, as she posted 53-points—setting the NCAA record.
The Gators were led by Ra Shaya Kyle with her eleventh double-double of the season. Kyle tallied 23 points and secured 12 rebounds, setting the tone on both ends of the floor. Liv McGill followed in scoring with 20 points and added four assists. McGill now has 112 assists on the season to continue her status as the No. 1 freshman in NCAA for total assists and assists per game (5.1). As a whole, Florida shot 49 percent from the field (33-67) and out-rebounded the Commodores 36-34.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
IN THE FIRST:
- Florida held the lead for four minutes and 39 seconds
- 10 of UF’s 16 points were posted inside the paint
- UF shot 31.3 percent from the field (5-16)
- Laila Reynolds led Florida in scoring with six points, shooting 2-4 from the field and 2-4 from the line
- The Gators and Commodores were even at 11 rebounds
- Kyle secured five rebounds to lead UF on the boards
IN THE SECOND:
- The Gators were held to 10 points—marking their lowest scoring period of the game
- Jeriah Warren led on…
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