Seniors Dyandria Anderson (second from right) and Haley Lorenzen (right) have just two home games remaining in their career.
Gators Host Vanderbilt on Senior Day Sunday at 1 pm
Saturday, February 17, 2018 | Women's Basketball
Both teams carry losing streaks into the game.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida plays host to Vanderbilt on a fun-filled, busy Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.
The game won't be the only exciting event taking place in Exactech Arena.
Sunday's Hoopla Highlights:
>Play4Kay in support of Breast Cancer Awareness! – all game
> Senior Day! – pregame and postgame
> Alumnae Day! – between first and second quarters
> Champions of Character! - halftime
> Sundae Sunday's! - postgame
Ranked Run
Hi Mom!
The Home Stretch
Gators vs. Commodores: The Series
Familiar Face
Another Familiar Face
Timely Familiar Faces
Close Ones
First Degree
Of UF's three seniors (not including Gabby Seiler), two earned their respective bachelor's degrees prior to the start of the 2017-18 season!
Gators for THREEEEEE!
Three or Free?
26 Games for the Record!
Gator Watch
Who's Hot!
Game Day at a Glance
Game Notes (PDF):
Gator Game Coverage & More!
Opening Tip
Parking and Road Closures/Delays
Gator Pronunciations for this Release:
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The game won't be the only exciting event taking place in Exactech Arena.
Sunday's Hoopla Highlights:
>Play4Kay in support of Breast Cancer Awareness! – all game
> Senior Day! – pregame and postgame
> Alumnae Day! – between first and second quarters
> Champions of Character! - halftime
> Sundae Sunday's! - postgame
Ranked Run
- Each of Florida's last six games have been against ranked opponents and the Gators have been impressive during the run despite not landing a victory.
- FOUR of the games have been on the road.
- FOUR of the games have been decided by single digits.
- The Gators led Georgia and South Carolina by 10 points, Texas A&M by six and Missouri by five points but just weren't quite able to finish the job.
- UF played Mississippi State twice during the run and the Bulldogs are the only team the Gators couldn't quite reel in.
Hi Mom!
- Florida has at least 12 games set to be televised this season and Sunday's game is one of those!
- It will be televised by SEC Network with Brenda VanLengen and former Gator head coach Carol Ross calling the action.
- Fans also can tune in online: SEC Network + will provide live streaming video thru the WatchESPN app.
The Home Stretch
- Including Sunday's game, only THREE games remain on Florida's regular-season schedule, including two at home, before traveling to Nashville for the SEC Tournament, Feb. 28-March 4.
Gators vs. Commodores: The Series
- 56-game Series: UF trails 23-33 (UF Home: 11-13; Away: 9-16; Neutral: 3-4)
- Streak: Florida has won the last two meetings, including last year's 93-73 decision in Nashville where senior Ronni Williams busted out 43 points (with 14 rebounds) - the third-most points scored in a game in Gator history!
- Last 10 Games: tied at 5-5
- Extra Time: during the last 10 meetings there have been three overtime games, all won by Vanderbilt.
- Thrillers: Six of the last nine games have been decided by single digits.
Familiar Face
- Former UF head coach Carolyn Peck took a break from the sideline following her five years leading the Gators (2002-07) and turned her talents to the broadcast booth where she worked for ESPN.
- In the Spring of 2016, her alma mater came calling and brought her back into the coaching world.
- Peck is now is her second year as an associate coach at Vanderbilt.
- Guided UF to a 72-76 overall record, 24-46 in SEC action.
Another Familiar Face
- Working as the analyst for SEC Network on the game is Carol Ross, who was the head coach of the Gators for 12 seasons (1990-2007).
- Ross, who is the winningest coach in program history, led UF to a 247-121 overall record, including an 84-62 mark in the SEC.
- The Gators earned nine NCAA Tournament berths under Ross, advancing as far as the 1997 Elite Eight for the first - and still only - time in program history.
Timely Familiar Faces
- Carolyn Peck and Carol Ross won't be the only folks with ties to the program at the game because it's Gator Alumnae Weekend!
- All alumnae of the program are welcome to attend a social on Saturday evening, be recognized during Sunday's game and invited to a postgame reception along with the families of the Gators' seniors.
Close Ones
- Overall this season, the Gators have played 14 games - including nine in the SEC - decided by 10 points or less (4-10 record overall, 1-8 SEC).
First Degree
Of UF's three seniors (not including Gabby Seiler), two earned their respective bachelor's degrees prior to the start of the 2017-18 season!
- Haley Lorenzen - Event Management (Summer 2017)
- Paulina Hersler - Communications (June 2017 at UCLA)
- Dyandria Anderson - Telecommunication-News (targeting a Spring 2018 graduation)
Gators for THREEEEEE!
- Entering Sunday's game, the Gators are averaging 8.7 three-pointers per game and converting at a 31.9 percent clip.
- Florida has converted double-digit threes in 10 games this year, most recently 13 at Texas A&M (Feb. 15).
Three or Free?
- Florida has converted almost as many three-pointers (225) this season as made free throws (231).
26 Games for the Record!
- Dyandria Anderson's three-pointer with 3:39 remaining in the third quarter at Texas A&M (Feb. 15) was the team's 222nd of the year - setting a program record for the most treys.
- The record was 221 three-pointers in 32 games by the 2008-09 team.
Gator Watch
- Top two Gator scorers: Funda Nakkasoglu (15.0 ppg) and Haley Lorenzen (12.7 ppg)
- Top two rebounders: Haley Lorenzen (9.0 pg) and Delicia Washington (8.7 pg)
- Assists leaders: Delicia Washington (92 total, 3.5 pg) and Dyandria Anderson (78 total, 3.0 pg)
Who's Hot!
- During the last THREE games, Funda Nakkasoglu is averaging 20.7 points, connecting on 13-of-22 three-pointers for a whopping 59.1 percent!
Game Day at a Glance
- Who: Florida (10-16, 2-11 SEC) vs. Vanderbilt (6-21, 2-11 SEC)
- Where: Exactech Arena (10,151) * Gainesville, Florida
- When: Sun., February 15 * 1 pm ET
Game Notes (PDF):
- Florida – http://bit.ly/2C1Q4BD
- Vanderbilt – http://bit.ly/2C4saph
Gator Game Coverage & More!
- Television: SEC Network with Brenda VanLengen & Carol Ross
- Streaming Video: SEC Network + (WatchESPN app)
- Radio: ESPN Gainesville 98.1FM / 850AM WRUF and WFXJ-AM930 (Jacksonville) with Kyle Crooks & Brittany Davis
- Internet Audio: link thru FloridaGators.com (FREE)
- Internet Scoring: LIVE thru FloridaGators.com
- Single-Game Tickets: Adults, General Admission - $5; Kids age 12 & Under, UF Students – FREE
Opening Tip
- The Gators will recognize their four seniors - Dyandria Anderson, Paulina Hersler, Haley Lorenzen and Gabby Seiler in a PREGAME ceremony.
- Including Sunday's game, only THREE games remain on Florida's regular-season schedule before the SEC Tournament.
- The Gators have played 14 games decided by 10 points or less (4-10 record overall, 1-8 in SEC games).
- The Gators' 225 three-pointers are the most in a season in program history. UF set the record in its 26th game, passing the 221 threes set by the 2008-09 squad in 32 games.
Parking and Road Closures/Delays
- With Gator Baseball playing on Sunday at 1 p.m. and the Gainesville Five Points of Life Race taking place Sunday morning, some road on campus may have delays.
- Fans are encouraged to use the FREE parking shuttle.
- For more information: http://bit.ly/2EzNbtD
Gator Pronunciations for this Release:
- DYANDRIA Anderson: dee-ANN-dree-uh
- FUNDA NAKKASOGLU: FOON-da knock-a-SO-glue
- Gabby SEILER: SIGH-ler
- DELICIA Washington: duh-LEE-shuh
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