Florida Tests Eight-Game Win Streak Sunday

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Gators put their eight-game winning streak on the line Sunday, when they play host to Robert Morris with tip-off inside the Stephen C. O'Connell Center scheduled for 2 p.m. ET.

The Colonials are the preseason favorite to win the Northeast Conference for a third consecutive season.
Robert Morris is the first of two consecutive opponents from the NEC, as Florida next plays host to the Gator Holiday Classic and faces Saint Francis in the opening round on December 20.
The Gators will take a full week break from competition during final exams on the UF campus before returning to the hardwood.
The Colonials have not played since Sunday, December 6.

A Gator Win on Sunday Would...

Mark the team's first nine-game win streak since the 2013-14 squad won nine straight - a run that spanned from November to January.
Improve UF's overall record to 9-1 and that would be tied for the fifth-best start to a season in program history. Seven other Gator squads also began 9-1.
Be Florida's sixth straight home win against a non-conference opponent.

8-1 for Eighth Time

The Gators are 8-1 for the eighth time in program history.
The last time UF won seven of its first eight games was in 2008-09, when the Gators dropped their season-opener (at Florida Gulf Coast) before ripping off 15 straight wins en route to the best start in program history.
Of the other seven teams that had a similar start, each of those stretched its season-opening record to at least 9-1, with the 1990-01, 1983-84 and 2000-01 squads dropping the 11th game of the year.
The 1984-85 Gators started 12-1, while the 1995-96 and 2005-06 clubs both went 13-1 to open their respective campaigns.

Florida vs. Robert Morris

Florida leads the all-time series vs. Robert Morris, 2-0.
Both prior match-ups between the two teams have been in Gainesville.
The most recent game in the series was a 70-50 UF win on Dec. 21, 2010 in the Gator Holiday Classic.
The first-ever game between Florida and Robert Morris was on Nov. 12, 2007 and marked just the second game on the sideline for current UF head coach Amanda Butler.

Quick Scout: Robert Morris

Robert Morris is picked to win the NEC for a third consecutive year.
Sunday's game against the Gators will be RMU's sixth 'true' away contest of the year.
Junior Rebecca Navarro leads the country in three-point field-goal percentage, hitting treys at a 58.1 percent clip (18-31)!
As a team, the Colonials convert 34.9 percent of their three-pointers (59-169) and are on pace to be one of the best three-point shooting teams in program history.
Three Colonials already have at least 14 treys this year.
In its most recent game, RMU trailed at Iowa by just 47-41 entering the fourth quarter, before the hosting Hawkeyes outscored the Colonials, 22-9, in the final frame to take the win, 69-50.

Team Ties

UF freshman Eleanna Christinaki was teammates on the Greek Junior National Team with RMU junior Anna Niki Stamolamprou and freshman Viki Karambatsa.

Looking Back: Florida def. Wisconsin, 91-75 (Thursday, December 10)

Florida's guards combined for 75 points and guided the Gators to a 91-75 road win against Wisconsin at the Kohl Center Thursday evening.
Wisconsin jumped out to a quick nine-point lead and held a one-point halftime advantage.
The Gators used a 28-9 run from the end of the first half into the third quarter – a span of 6:06 – that flipped a five-point deficit into a 14-point advantage, 67-53.
Simone Westbrook, who finished with a career-best 18 points to accompany six steals, five rebounds and four assists, halted the run with a bucket and Ronni Williams, who totaled four points with four rebounds before fouling out, hit a tough jumper inside and Florida was back up eight with just under five minutes to play.
Freshman Eleanna Christinaki scored a game and career-best 21 points, as she hit 7-of-9 from the field, including her only three-point attempt, and 6-of-8 free throws.
Cassie Peoples hit a season-best 20 points on 7-of-13 shots, including all five free throw tries.
Senior January Miller added 10 points that included the 800th of her career.

Gator Watch

Ronni Williams, a preseason Second Team All-SEC performer, is UF's leading scorer and rebounder with 11.2 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Recorded four double-doubles this season (9 in career), including three straight
First Gator to record three consecutive double-doubles since Jennifer George posted four in a row from Dec. 4-20, 2012.
Williams fellow post-mate Haley Lorenzen earned MVP honors at the Omni Hotels Classic, Nov. 27-28 in Colorado, where she compiled 26 points (12-17), 16 rebounds, 4 steals
Newcomers Eleanna Christinaki and Simon Westbrook lead the Gators with 27 assists apiece.

20-20 Vision

Last year not one Gator scored 20 points in a single game (yes, that is correct).
Through the first nine games this season, four different Gators have scored at least 20 points:
Ronni Williams (21 vs. Florida State), Eleanna Christinaki (21 at Wisconsin); Haley Lorenzen (20 vs. Ball State) and Cassie Peoples (20 at Wisconsin).

Florida at a Glance: On the 13-player roster...

10 Gators average at least 12 minutes of playing time per game
9 Gators average at least 5 points per game
11 Gators have made at least one three-pointer (Fleming and Lorenzen have never attempted a three-pointer).

Quick Peak Ahead

The Gators have a full week break from competition for final exams, before playing host to the Gator Holiday Classic, Dec. 20-21.
Participating teams: Eastern Kentucky, N.C. State and Saint Francis

Game Day at a Glance

Who: Florida (8-1) hosts Robert Morris (4-4)
When: Sunday, December 13 * 2 p.m. ET
Where: Stephen C. O'Connell Center * Gainesville, Fla.

Game Notes (PDF)

Florida – http://www.gatorzone.com/basketball/women/stats/notes/pre/20151213140000.pdf
Robert Morris - http://www.rmucolonials.com/sports/2013/11/8/WBB_1108133514.aspx?path=wbball

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Single-Game Ticket Prices:

$5 – Reserved General Admission (Sections I1, J1)
$4 – General Admission
FREE – UF and SFC Students with valid ID
FREE – Children 17 and Under (in General Admission areas)

Opening Tip

UF is off to an 8-1 start for the eighth time in program history.
After dropping their season-opener, the Gators have won EIGHT straight games.
The Gators are 2-0 all-time vs. Robert Morris.
Sunday's game is the first of a three-game homestand.
UF will take a study break following Sunday's game for final exams
Four of UF's games this year have been decided by 10 points or less (3-1).

Special Promotions for Sunday's Game:

Gators Snow Globes: The first 1000 fans in attendance will receive a free Florida Women's Basketball snow globe!
Toys for Tots: Fans who donate a new, unused toy upon entry will receive free admission to the game! Toys for Tots bin will be located inside the Gate 1 doors
Gators Kids Club Holiday Event: All Kids Club members and their families receive free admission to the game! Enjoy a pregame event in the lobby, an exclusive Kids Club pre-game tunnel, get holiday photos with Alberta and more!
Bring 3, Get In Free: Fans, bring 3 kids 17 years of age or younger and receive one free general admission ticket!
Family and Friends Night: All Back Court Club members, Gold Card, Platinum Card, and Season Pass holders receive 2 complimentary vouchers to bring family and friends to Florida Women's Basketball! Passes have been added to each season ticket holder's account
Postgame Layups: Following the game all children 12 and under can shoot post game layups on the court for 15 minutes. Meet at Gate 4 track area in 4th quarter to line up.

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