Florida Gators Set to Clash with Ole Miss Rebels at The Pavilion
As the Florida Gators prepare to face off against the Ole Miss Rebels, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Gators have been showcasing a strong offensive game, as evidenced in their last three matches. Despite a narrow loss against the Kentucky Wildcats with a final score of 85-87, the Gators demonstrated resilience and an ability to keep pace with top-tier teams.
The team's scoring efficiency was on full display during this encounter, shooting 54 percent from two-point range and grabbing 43 rebounds. However, turnovers and personal fouls slightly marred their performance. In contrast, when they hosted Quinnipiac Bobcats and Grambling State Tigers at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, they emerged victorious with scores of 97-72 and 96-57 respectively.
Against Quinnipiac Bobcats, Florida's offense was particularly impressive; they shot an outstanding 60 percent from two-point range and achieved a commendable assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.69. Their defense also stepped up by blocking eight shots.
Their dominance continued against Grambling State Tigers where they excelled both offensively—shooting an incredible 68 percent on two-point attempts—and defensively by limiting turnovers to ten while achieving an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.7.
The upcoming game is set for January 11th at The Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford—a venue where home-court advantage could play a significant role for the Rebels. Nevertheless, if Florida can continue their trend of high shooting percentages and efficient ball handling while managing fouls better than in recent outings, they stand a good chance of securing another win on enemy territory.
Fans can catch all the action live on SEC Network channel 611 or follow along as these two teams battle it out under Mississippi skies starting at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central).