CLEMSON, S.C. —Florida will seek its first road win of the 2024-25 season on Thursday evening at Clemson. The 8 p.m. matchup is part of the SEC/ACC Challenge and will be broadcasted on ACC Network.
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The Gators hold an even 4-4 record heading into their ninth matchup of non-conference play. All four of Florida's victories were captured at the Exactech Arena in Gainesville, making Thursday's contest an opportunity for Florida to secure road win No. 1 of the season.
Clemson (5-2, 0-0 ACC)
TALE OF THE TAPE:
| Florida |
The Numbers |
Clemson |
| 82.9Â Â |
PPG |
70.1 |
| 68.1 |
OPP PPG |
51.4 |
| +14.8 |
SCORING MARGIN |
+18.7 |
| 49.8 |
FG % |
44.2 |
| 37.6 |
OPP FG% |
36.1 |
| 31.9 |
3 FG% |
34.3 |
| 69.6 |
FT % |
81.4 |
| 42.3 |
REBOUNDS PG |
42.0 |
| 15.5 |
ASSISTS PG |
17.3 |
| 16.4 |
TURNOVERS PG |
14.1 |
| 8.4 |
STEALS PG |
6.1 |
| 4.1 |
BLOCKS PG |
2.9 |
THE SERIES:
The overall series between Florida and Clemson is knotted at 2-2. With a tied all-time series, Thursday's contest will determine who holds the respective advantage.
GATORS x CLEMSON HISTORY:
The Florida Gators and the Clemson Tigers have faced off a combined four times in recorded history. The first contest dates back to 1985 where the Gators fell 69-65 at Clemson. From there Florida secured the second all-time matchup, 67-66 at home on Dec. 15, 1986. With a tied series at 1-1, the Tigers and Gators met for the first time in neutral territory on Dec. 2, 1988. Clemson defeated Florida 63-47.
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The respective schools didn't cross paths again until 35 years later on Mar. 23, 2023, also marking the most recent matchup in the all-time series. In 2023, Florida took a 10-point victory over the Tigers (73-63) to secure a spot in the WNIT quarterfinals. Thursday's outing will mark Florida's third overall appearance at Clemson.
PROJECTED FLORIDA STARTERS:
FLORIDA'S LAST TIME OUT:
The Gators last saw the hardwood on Monday evening earning a 75-48 win over the Hofstra Pride. The home victory snapped the Gators four game losing streak to even out Florida's record at 4-4.
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Florida was led on both ends of the court by freshmanÂ
Me'Arah O'Neal and SeniorÂ
Ra Shaya Kyle. O'Neal and Kyle each posted double-doubles in Monday's matchup. Kyle tallied 15 points and secured 11 rebounds to mark her fourth double-double of the season. O'Neal was not far behind with 14 points and 10 rebounds to claim her first collegiate double-double.
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Reynolds also secured double-figures in scoring with 12-points in her first game back at the O'Dome for the 2024-25 season. The Gators are also now seeing a complete starting lineup after working out a few preseason and minor injuries.
GATOR QUICK HITS:
- Reynolds has reached double digits in scoring for three consecutive outings (14 vs. Tulane, 15 vs. James Madison, 12 vs. Hofstra)
- The Gators have secured 20+ points in 19 of 32 (59%) quarters played this season
- Florida is No. 13 in the NCAA from the field, shooting 49.8
- Kyle has posted four double-doubles in eight outings this season
- Florida's starting lineup is back to full strength with Reynolds returning at Florida State (Nov. 22), and O'Neal being cleared versus Tulane (Nov. 28)
- UF has four players averaging in double figures for scoring, McGill (16.5), Kyle (16.3), Warren (16.3), and Reynolds (11.8)
- McGill is No. 24 in the nation for assists, distributing 44 in eight outings
- The Gators are 1-0 since the SEC/ACC Challenge launched in 2023
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PROJECTED CLEMSON STARTERS:
| Clemson |
No. |
Height |
 Position |
Class |
Hometown/Previous School |
| Loyal McQueen |
1 |
5-8 |
G |
Gr. |
Florence, S.C. |
| Hannah Kohn |
5 |
5-9 |
G |
So. |
Oviedo, Fla. |
| Maddi Cluse |
11 |
5-10 |
G |
Sr. |
Sagamore Hills, Ohio |
| Mia Moore |
12 |
5-6 |
G |
Jr. |
Alpharetta, Ga. |
| Tessa Miller |
22 |
6-2 |
F |
Sr. |
Crossville, Tenn. |
ABOUT CLEMSON:
- The Tigers are coming off a 67-48 win against Kennesaw State
- In their most recent outing, Clemson shot 70.4 percent from the field in the second half—a fourth all-time program record
- Only one underclassman is featured in the Tigers' starting lineup, sophomore Hannah Kohn
- Clemson has two players averaging in double digits for scoring, McQueen (14.4), and Moore (11.4)
- Moore also leads the Tigers with a combined 49 rebounds, averaging seven per game
- Clemson is No. 1 in the ACC from the free throw line shooting 81.4 percent
- Defensively the Tigers are No. 11 in the NCAA for scoring defense (51.4)
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