Monday, November 3
Gainesville, FL
7 p.m.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla.—The Florida Women's Basketball Team opens its 2025-26 season, Monday, November 3 against the North Florida Ospreys. Tip-off at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center is slated for 7 p.m. ET.
The Gators (19-18, 5-11 in 2024-25) are coming off of their fifth straight trip to the postseason, and return three of their five starters in sophomore Liv McGill (16.5 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 5.2 apg, 2.05 spg), junior Laila Reynolds (10.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.97 bpg) and graduate student Alexia Dizeko (5.0 ppg, 1.9 rpg, .340 3G%).
McGill was named to the All-SEC preseason second team by the league's coaches following a rookie campaign that saw her establish the freshman program record for points in a season (611), and post the second highest season assist (192) and steals (76) totals for a Gators freshman behind All-American Brandi McCain '02.
The Ospreys went 5-26 in 2024-25, and return just four players from a year ago. Sophomore Jamisyn Stinson (7.8 ppg, 2.0 rpg) is North Florida's top returning scoring threat from the 2024-25 season.
North Florida (5-26 in 2024-25)
THE SERIES
The Gators are 8-0 all-time against North Florida.
GATORS vs. OSPREYS HISTORY
Florida and North Florida have squared off against one another eight times prior to this evening's matchup, including each of the last three seasons. All nine games in the series have been played on the Gators' home court. Of the eight prior Florida victories, seven have been by double figures, including last year's 75-47 win. RA Shaya Kyle had 18 points and 9 rebounds against the Osprey's a year ago, while Liv McGill and Laila Reynolds each chipped in 16 points apiece.
PROJECTED FLORIDA STARTERS
FLORIDA'S LAST TIME OUT
The Gators took part in the WBIT in the postseason a year ago, defeating Northern Iowa, UNLV, and Texas Tech before falling to Minnesota, 66-52, in the semifinals. Liv McGill scored a team-high 18 points against the Golden Gophers, adding nine rebounds, three assists and two steals. Laila Reynolds chipped in 11 points, five boards and three assists. It was the fifth straight postseason appearance for Florida.
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The Gators (19-18, 5-11 in 2024-25) are coming off of their fifth straight trip to the postseason, and return three of their five starters in sophomore Liv McGill (16.5 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 5.2 apg, 2.05 spg), junior Laila Reynolds (10.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.97 bpg) and graduate student Alexia Dizeko (5.0 ppg, 1.9 rpg, .340 3G%).
McGill was named to the All-SEC preseason second team by the league's coaches following a rookie campaign that saw her establish the freshman program record for points in a season (611), and post the second highest season assist (192) and steals (76) totals for a Gators freshman behind All-American Brandi McCain '02.
The Ospreys went 5-26 in 2024-25, and return just four players from a year ago. Sophomore Jamisyn Stinson (7.8 ppg, 2.0 rpg) is North Florida's top returning scoring threat from the 2024-25 season.
North Florida (5-26 in 2024-25)
- Date: Monday, November 3
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Site: Exactech Arena
- Radio: ESPN 98.1FM / 850AM WRUF / 103.7 hd 2
- Watch: SECN+
- Live stats: FloridaGators.com
- Mark the 7th straight year that the Gators have opened the regular season with a victory
- Improve the Gators record to 9-0 against the Ospreys
- Up the Gators November home record under Coach Finley to 16-2
| Florida | North Florida | |
| 74.6 | PPG | 62.0 |
| 71.3 | OPP PPG | 73.8 |
| +3.4 | SCORING MARGIN | -11.8 |
| 45.1 | FG % | 38.4 |
| 40.9 | OPP FG% | 45.0 |
| 32.2 | 3 FG% | 27.8 |
| 31.3 | OPP 3 FG% | 32.7 |
| 5.6 | 3FG/G | 6.8 |
| 73.1 | FT % | 72.4 |
| 39.5 | REBOUNDS/G | 33.3 |
| 35.6 | OPP REBOUNDS/G | 38.1 |
| +3.9 | REB MARGIN | -4.8 |
| 14.5 | ASSISTS/G | 10.6 |
| 17.1 | TURNOVER/G | 17.7 |
| +0.8 | A/TO RATIO | +0.6 |
| 7.3 | STEALS/G | 7.8 |
| 3.9 | BLOCKS/G | 1.9 |
THE SERIES
The Gators are 8-0 all-time against North Florida.
GATORS vs. OSPREYS HISTORY
Florida and North Florida have squared off against one another eight times prior to this evening's matchup, including each of the last three seasons. All nine games in the series have been played on the Gators' home court. Of the eight prior Florida victories, seven have been by double figures, including last year's 75-47 win. RA Shaya Kyle had 18 points and 9 rebounds against the Osprey's a year ago, while Liv McGill and Laila Reynolds each chipped in 16 points apiece.
PROJECTED FLORIDA STARTERS
| Florida | No. | Height | Position | Class | Hometown/Previous School |
| Me'Arah O'Neal | 8 | 6-4 | F | So. | Houston, Texas |
| Alexia Dizeko | 9 | 5-11 | F | Gr. | Sion, Switzerland |
| Laila Reynolds | 13 | 6-1 | G | Jr. | PG County, MD |
| Caterina Piatti | 24 | 6-4 | C | Fr. | Scandiano, Italy |
| Liv McGill | 23 | 5-9 | G | So. | Minneapolis, MN |
FLORIDA'S LAST TIME OUT
The Gators took part in the WBIT in the postseason a year ago, defeating Northern Iowa, UNLV, and Texas Tech before falling to Minnesota, 66-52, in the semifinals. Liv McGill scored a team-high 18 points against the Golden Gophers, adding nine rebounds, three assists and two steals. Laila Reynolds chipped in 11 points, five boards and three assists. It was the fifth straight postseason appearance for Florida.
GATOR QUICK HITS
- Florida ranked seventh in the SEC last season in field goal percentage (.451 FG%), 8th in three-point field goal percentage (.322), 7th in free throw percentage (.731 FT%), 7th in rebounds (39.5 rpg), 5th in defensive rebounds (27.3 drpg), and 7th in rebound margin (+3.9).
- In conference play, the Gators ranked 6th in the SEC on field goal percentage (.436 FG%), 6th in three-point field goal percentage (.336 3G%), 6th in rebounds (37.6 rpg), 4th in defensive rebounds (26.3 drpg), 7th in rebound margin (+1.9).
- Liv McGill finished the 2024-25 season ranked 12th in the SEC in scoring (16.5 ppg), 4th in assists (5.2 apg), 10th in steals (2.1 spg), 18th in field goal percentage (.429), 15th in free throw percentage (.734 FT%), and 18th in minutes (31.1 mpg).
- Liv McGill was one of only two freshmen in the country last season with a triple-double (21 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists vs. Missouri on January 12, 2025). The other was Yahmani McKayle of Massachusetts who had 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against Stonehill on March 20.
- Liv McGill's 192 assists a year ago were by far the most by any freshman in the nation. Michigan's Mila Holloway was second among rookies with 148.
- Liv McGill's 611 points a year ago were the third most in the nation among freshmen.
- Liv McGill has hit double figures in 33 of her 37 outings at Florida.
- Laila Reynolds finished the 2024-25 season ranked 15th in the SEC in blocks (1.0 bpg)
- Laila Reynolds scored in double figures in 6 of her final 7 games a year ago.
- The Ospreys return just three players from last year's roster.
- Sophomore Jamisyn Stinson is North Florida's leading returning scorer from a year ago, after averaging 7.8 points on 36.3 percent shooting from the field and 33.3 percent from distance.
- The Ospreys were 0-16 away from home in 2024-25. Their last victory on the road was a 76-57 win over Queens University of Charlotte on January 13, 2024.
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