After a comeback victory against Grambling State, Florida
(1-0) returns to Gainesville for the first home game of the season at the
O’Connell Center.
The Gators welcome the Lancers from Longwood (0-1) as part of
the next six home games on their schedule. The teams will tipoff on Sunday at
3:30 p.m. at Exactech Arena.
The first victory at home could also be the 100th
win for Head Coach Cam Newbauer.
Florida recently captured its first home game of the season
at Grambling State. The Gators propelled in the fourth quarter to claim an
84-38 victory over the Tigers. Kiara Smith and Zada Williams combined for 32
points. Smith also led the team in rebounds with a total of eight in the game. Freshman
Nina Rickards had an outstanding first collegiate game racking up 10 points,
five rebounds, two assists and three steals.
Longwood is coming off a 93-53 loss on the road at James
Madison. The Lancers were led by freshman Kyla McMakin who finished her first
game with a team-high 17 points and five rebounds. Two of Longwood’s returning players
had an outstanding first game back. Dayna Rouse, a member of the 2019-20
Preseason All-Big South First Team, scored 13 points to begin her senior
season. Tra’daya Smith also joined the double-digit scoring club after posting
a career-high 11 points.
Sunday’s game will mark the second meeting for the two
teams.
The last time Florida and Longwood met was in 2014 at the O’Connell
Center. The Gators claimed a 91-46 win over the Lancers in that game.
Previous Game Stat
Leaders
Florida
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| Photo Credit: Florida Athletics |
Kiara Smith (16 pts, 8 rebs, 6 asts, 3 stls)
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| Photo Credit: Florida Athletics |
Zada Williams (16 pts, 5 rebs, 1 stl)
Longwood
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| Photo Credit: Longwood Athletics |
Kyla McMakin (17 pts, 5 rebs)
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