Gators Fall to Ole Miss in Rebels Territory

Thursday, January 16

Oxford, Miss

9 PM

Florida Gators

11-8,2-3SEC

University of Mississippi

12-5,3-2SEC

Florida

Ole Miss

Senior Jeriah Warren took charge offensively for the Gators once more, posting 19-points in UF's Thursday night matchup at Ole Miss.

Gators Fall to Ole Miss in Rebels Territory

Thursday, January 16, 2025 | Women's Basketball

Box Score

By: Meg Christenson

OXFORD, Miss.— The Gators were challenged Thursday night by the Rebels, falling 94-60 to a tough Ole Miss team. The matchup marked UF's fifth SEC contest of 2025 and they now own a 2-3 record.

Offensively, Jeriah Warren led the Gators shooting 5-8 from the field, including a perfect 4-4 from behind the arc. Warren totaled 19 points to lead Florida for a second consecutive SEC matchup. Kyle and McGill also hit double figures for scoring, tallying a combined 25 of UF's 69 points.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
IN THE FIRST:

Florida forced six turnovers on the Rebels—converting for nine points
Eight of UF's 17 points were tallied inside the paint
The Gators shot 46.7 percent from the field (7-15)
Florida took the lead three times (8:52, 7:35, 1:17)
The score stood in favor of Mississippi at 20-17 to end the period

IN THE SECOND:

The Gators were held to only eight points in the initial six minutes of play
UF recorded a game high nine turnovers, which Ole miss capitalized on for 11 points
Florida saw the free throw line 10 times to secure seven points
The Gators 16 points were spread across five players
Ole Miss held a nine-point lead at half (42-33)

IN THE THIRD:

UF shot a game high 54.5 percent from the field (6-11)
Mississippi forced an additional nine turnovers on UF
Kyle shot 100 percent from the field and went 1-1 from the free throw line to lead UF with five points
Eight of the Gators 17 points were tallied inside the paint
Ole Miss scored a game high 31 points to lead UF 73-50 going into the fourth

IN THE FOURTH:

Warren went 3-3 from behind the arc, posting nine points to lead UF in scoring
Ole Miss grabbed its biggest lead of the game with a 31-point advantage at 7:04
The Gators recorded 19 points—their most of the game
McGill tallied three of her five assists in the fourth
Paige Clausen snagged a career high two steals

WORTH NOTING:

UF set a season high in three-point shooting at 53.8 percent (7-13)
- Previously 52.2 percent (12-23) at Missouri (1/12/25)
McGill has now hit double figures in 17 of her 19 outings as a Gator
The Gators shot 50 percent from the field (23-46)
26 of Florida's 69 points were tallied inside the paint
Florida had three players in double figures for scoring
- Warren (19), Kyle (14), and McGill (11)
Jeriah Warren led the Gators in scoring for her second consecutive outing
- Posted 27 at Missouri (1/12)
Florida distributed 18 assists
McGill led UF in assists for the thirteenth time this season with five
Kyle led on the boards, securing six of UF's 27 rebounds
- Kyle has now led UF on the boards in 14 outings this season
Eight Gators contributed to UF's total of 27 rebounds
UF was forced a total 29 turnovers, their most of the 2024-25 season
Florida logged a season low 46 attempts from the field
The Gators have secured 20+ points in 38 of 78 quarters played this season
UF made 10 layups in 20 driving attempts (50%)
Florida recorded a game total 78 possessions, converting for 0.88 points per possession
The Gators forced a total 15 turnovers on Ole Miss

CAREER HIGHS:

Paige Clausen
Steals	3	at Ole Miss 01/16/25
Me'Arah O'Neal
Assists	2	vs James Madison 11/29/24, at Ole Miss 01/16/25, vs Florida A&M 11/07/24
Blocks	2	at Ole Miss 01/16/25, vs Fla. Atlantic 11/04/24
FT Attempts	4	at Ole Miss 01/16/25, vs Hofstra 12/02/24, vs Alabama St. 12/29/24
Jeriah Warren
FT Attempts	2	at Ole Miss 01/16/25

TEAM RECORDS:
Florida: (11-8, 2-3 SEC)
Ole Miss: (12-5, 3-2 SEC)

SERIES RECORD:
The all-time series between Florida and Ole Miss stands at 24-22, with the Gators holding the advantage by a margin of two.

NEXT UP:
The Gators will return to the O'Dome and host the fifth ranked LSU Tigers on Sunday afternoon. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. ET and the matchup will be aired on SECN.

LSU is currently undefeated and has recorded four SEC victories over Arkansas, Auburn, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt to put them at 4-0 in conference play. The Tigers will travel to Gainesville after a bye week in Baton Rouge.

NEXT UP: vs. No. 5 LSU (19-0, 4-0 SEC)

Date: Sun., Jan. 19
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Site: Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Radio: ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM / 850 AM
Watch: SECN
Live stats: Statbroadcast
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