Amanda Roman is a sophomore sports journalism major and the Spring 2025 women's basketball reporter. This is her second semester at the sports desk for The Alligator, and she previously interned for Fort Lauderdale United FC. In her free time, she enjoys lifting, shopping and reading.
For most teams, facing a top-ranked opponent in their final game of the regular season would be as daunting of a task as they come – especially if their last ranked win came in 2022. However, UF head coach Kelly Rae Finley and her Gator squad viewed this challenge as a “cool opportunity.”
Florida women’s basketball suffered a 24-point loss to No. 13 Oklahoma on its senior night and final home game of the season.
Tennessee squandered Florida’s nine-point halftime lead, scoring 37 points in the third quarter to secure a comeback victory 86-78 at the O’Dome.
For Venezuelan students at the University of Florida, the uncertainty surrounding Temporary Protected Status is a heavy burden, bringing deep emotional challenges as they grapple with what lies ahead.
Florida women’s basketball capitalized on its momentum from Sunday’s thrilling victory, dominating Texas A&M 74-52.
The Gators were unable to snap the Gamecocks’ 70-game winning streak at home, marking UF’s eighth loss in conference play
While the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles County occurred more than 2,400 miles away from Gainesville, their impacts have been felt by students at the University of Florida.
The Florida women’s basketball team lost 99-86 to No. 23 Vanderbilt as VU freshman guard Mikayla Blakes made history, beating the NCAA freshman single-game scoring record with 53 points.
The Florida women’s basketball team fell 74-51 to Auburn, suffering their third consecutive defeat of conference play.
As the Florida women’s basketball team continues in SEC play, here are the latest updates on the team’s progress and obstacles they face.
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