FLORIDA GATORS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Florida's women's basketball program operates from the Stephen C. O'Connell Center within a university enrollment of 54,814 students, drawing from the state that has produced numerous collegiate basketball talents. Under Kelly Rae Finley's direction, the Gators field a 12-player roster competing in the Southeastern Conference's grueling winter schedule. Through a 15-12 overall record, the team has demonstrated marked home-court dominance with a 13-4 home record while managing just 2-8 away from Gainesville, a 11-game disparity that suggests reliance on the O'Connell Center environment.
The Gators score 73.8 points per game while holding opponents to 66.1, establishing a 7.7-point differential that represents the program's primary strength. However, conference play has proven significantly more challenging at 2-7, indicating SEC competition is testing this roster considerably more than non-conference opponents. Florida's combination of defensive intensity and balanced offensive production provides the foundation Finley is building within a traditional basketball conference, though the away-game struggles and early conference record suggest the program remains in a development phase of its season.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Florida |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Gainesville, Florida |
| Venue | Stephen C. O'Connell Center |
| Head Coach | Tammi Reiss |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Emilija Dakic | G |
| 0 | Sarah Deng | G |
| 9 | Alexia Dizeko | F |
| 21 | Gift Ezekiel | C |
| 4 | KN'isha Godfrey | G |
| 23 | Liv McGill | G |
| 12 | Daviane Mindoudi Ongbakahoumb | G |
| 8 | Me'Arah O'Neal | G |
| 14 | Caterina Piatti | C |
| 13 | Laila Reynolds | G |
| 1 | Jade Weathersby | F |
| 2 | Nyadieng Yiech | F |
SEASON RECORD
18-15
Overall
15-5
Home
3-10
Away
4-10
Conference
73.2 PPG / 66.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | North Florida Ospreys | W 96-62 |
| Nov 6 | Chattanooga Mocs | W 94-52 |
| Nov 11 | Jacksonville Dolphins | W 100-55 |
| Nov 14 | Samford Bulldogs | W 87-40 |
| Nov 16 | Navy Midshipmen | L 54-69 |
| Nov 20 | Florida State Seminoles | W 89-67 |
| Nov 25 | Florida Atlantic Owls | W 59-51 |
| Nov 29 | Memphis Tigers | W 74-60 |
| Nov 29 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 65-56 |
| Dec 4 | Virginia Tech Hokies | L 64-68 |
| Dec 7 | South Alabama Jaguars | W 75-61 |
| Dec 14 | West Georgia Wolves | W 85-41 |
| Dec 17 | Florida A&M Rattlers | W 76-51 |
| Dec 21 | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | L 67-74 |
| Dec 28 | Furman Paladins | W 82-66 |
| Jan 1 | Tennessee Lady Volunteers | L 65-76 |
| Jan 4 | South Carolina Gamecocks | L 63-74 |
| Jan 9 | Texas A&M Aggies | L 66-74 |
| Jan 11 | Auburn Tigers | L 50-60 |
| Jan 16 | Kentucky Wildcats | L 89-94 |
| Jan 18 | Missouri Tigers | W 89-71 |
| Jan 27 | LSU Tigers | L 60-89 |
| Jan 30 | Texas Longhorns | L 68-88 |
| Feb 1 | Vanderbilt Commodores | L 66-82 |
| Feb 6 | Auburn Tigers | W 61-53 |
| Feb 8 | Arkansas Razorbacks | W 75-69 |
| Feb 13 | Oklahoma Sooners | L 74-81 |
| Feb 20 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 71-56 |
| Feb 22 | Alabama Crimson Tide | L 71-76 |
| Feb 26 | Ole Miss Rebels | W 74-67 |
| Mar 1 | Georgia Lady Bulldogs | L 58-71 |
| Mar 4 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 86-68 |
| Mar 5 | Oklahoma Sooners | L 64-82 |
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Florida Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Florida Women's Basketball compete in?
- Florida Gators Women's Basketball competes in the Southeastern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Florida play women's basketball home games?
- Florida Women's Basketball plays home games at Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, FL.
- Who is the head coach of Florida Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Florida Gators Women's Basketball is Tammi Reiss.
- When was Florida Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Florida Women's Basketball is not currently available.