FREE Pumpkin Pie when Gators Host Savannah State Tuesday Looking for Third Straight Win
Monday, November 23, 2015 | Women's Basketball
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Gators cap a three-game homestand when they play host to Savannah State on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the O'Connell Center.
The Gators are coming off a pair of impressive wins to start the home campaign, first posting an 82-72 upset victory against No. 6/7 Florida State, followed by an 84-57 decision against Kennesaw State on Saturday.
Tuesday's game also is the first of a four-game run Florida will play in eight days and in three different states.
Quotes from the Court – UF Head Coach Amanda Butler:
“Savannah State is a tough, scrappy team that is coming off a fantastic season last year when they went to the NCAA Tournament. They had a record-breaking season in many ways and they have our full attention right now. We're trying to make the most of our practice opportunities and generate some consistency in our performances.”
· WATCH More of Coach Butler's Press Conference: http://www.gatorvision.tv/watch/?Archive=3345
Looking Back: Florida def. Kennesaw State, 84-57 (Saturday, November 21)
· The Gators used their size and quickness to create easy baskets inside, both on the drive and in the post, helping them outscore the Owls by 44 points (60-16) in the paint.
· UF also converted its season-high 24 offensive rebounds into 19 second-chance points.
· Ronni Williams posted a game-high 14 points—which came on a steady 7-of-14 shooting—and snared 10 rebounds to collect her seventh career double-double.
· Florida posted its largest margin of victory (27 points) since beating Southern, 78-49, on Dec. 21, 2014.
· UF reached its highest point total (84) in a home game since last season's 92-64 win over Charleston Southern on Nov. 25, 2014.
· Williams recorded consecutive double-doubles for the first time in her career
· At the 8:55 mark of the third quarter, Williams converted a layup to score her 600th career point
· In just 12 minutes of action, Tyshara Fleming posted a career-high 11 points, topping her previous high of eight points (Nov. 13, at Temple).
· Haley Lorenzen scored in double figures for the eighth time in her career, with her last double-digit effort coming at Texas A&M on Feb. 22, 2015. All but two of her 12 points came in the first half.
· January Miller recorded her 100th career assist on Dyandria Anderson's made layup at the 6:21 mark of the opening quarter.
Quick Peak Ahead
· Approximately 14 hours after the final horn sounds against Savannah State, Florida will be on the road traveling 1,481 miles to Boulder, Col., where the Gators will compete in the 29th Omni Hotels Classic hosted by the University of Colorado, Nov. 27-28.
· The Gators will play Ball State in the first round, while the Buffs entertain UMass.
· Florida will return to Gainesville on November 29, before heading back on the road November 30 and traveling to Mobile, Alabama, and will play South Alabama on December 1.
Florida vs. Savannah State
· 4-Game Series: TIED 2-2 (UF Home: 2-0; Away: 0-2; Neutral: 0-0)
· The four-game series between the Gators and Tigers is tied, with the most recent game played Dec. 4, 2014.
· Last season, the Tigers stunned the Gators, 68-58, in Savannah
· SSU posted a 21-11 overall record last year, won the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament and earned an NCAA Tournament berth where the Tigers lost in the first round to South Carolina, 81-48.
· The Tigers are coming off a 62-40 home loss to Auburn. Following tonight's game against the Gators, SSU will play Mississippi State in Starkville to cap their run against SEC foes.
Tigers Coming Home
· Two members of the Savannah State squad are natives of the Sunshine State.
· Taylor-Ashley Shaw is from Ft. Lauderdale and Tanease Richardson hails from Margate.
Game Day at a Glance
Florida (2-1, 0-0 SEC) hosts Savannah State (1-1, 0-0 MEAC)
Stephen C. O'Connell Center (11,548) * Gainesville, Fla.
Tue., November 24, 2015 * 7 p.m. ET
Game Notes (PDF)
· Florida – http://www.gatorzone.com/basketball/women/stats/notes/pre/20151124190000.pdf
· Savannah State – http://ssuathletics.com/index.aspx?tab=basketball2&path=wbball
Game Coverage & More!
· Radio: LIVE on ESPN Gainesville (95.3 FM and 850 AM) with Adam Schick & Brittany Davis
· Internet Audio: LIVE thru www.Gatorzone.com (FREE)
· Television: none
· Internet Video: WatchESPN
· Internet Scoring: (FREE) thru Gatorzone.com
· Ticket Prices:
o $5 – Reserved General Admission (Sections I1, J1)
o $4 – General Admission
o FREE – UF and SFC Students with valid ID
o FREE – Children 17 and Under (in General Admission areas)
Opening Tip
· Florida is playing the final game of a three-game homestand.
· Savannah St. is playing its second of three straight SEC teams.
· The Tigers defeated the Gators last year, 68-58
· SSU is one of two non-conference opponents that competed in the NCAA Tournament last year. Florida State is the other.
· Two of UF's games this year have been decided by 10 points or less (1-1)
· Ronni Williams has posted back-to-back doubles-doubles.
· The Gators depart at 10 a.m. Wednesday for Boulder, Colorado to compete in the Omni Hotels Classic, Nov. 27-28.
Additional Hoopla for Tuesday's Game
· Bring 3, Get In Free: Fans who bring 3 kids age 17 and under, will receive FREE general admission seating! And kids are already FREE!
· This One's On Us: Redeem your vouchers you received leading up to game day for free admission to the game!
· Pumpkin Pie Giveaway: First 250 fans receive a slice of Pumpkin Pie!
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