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The Florida Gators women’s basketball team is set to face the Minnesota Golden Gophers Monday at 5 p.m. on ESPNU and ESPN Gainesville 98.1-FM/850-AM WRUF from Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Florida will play without coach Kelly Rae Finley on the sideline. Finley is expecting the arrival of her baby, according to Mandy Roman of the Alligator.
Florida women’s basketball head coach Kelly Rae Finley will not coach in Monday’s WBIT semifinal as she prepares for the arrival of her baby.
Assistant coach Susie Gardner will lead the Gators in her absence. @alligatorSports
— Mandy Roman (@mandy_romannn) March 30, 2025
This is coming after a win against Texas Tech in the WBIT tournament last week The Gators are now in the final four of this tournament.
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Looking Back
Florida (19-17) secured its spot in the WBIT Final Four with a 67-63 win against Texas Tech last Thursday at the O’Connell Center. The Gators were led by senior Ra Shaya Kyle, who had 21 points and 12 rebounds for her 16th double-double of the season. Freshman guard Liv McGill also had a stellar performance, scoring a team-high 22 points. Laila Reynolds had a career high in steals with three. This victory marks the Gators first semifinal appearance in a postseason tournament since 2013.
Minnesota (23-11), the No. 2 seed in the WBIT, is coming off an 82-77 victory against Gonzaga. The Golden Gophers are led by guard Amaya Battle, who scored 35 points in the win over Gonzaga, and forward Grace Grocholski, who added 20 points.
Monday Night Matchup
The winner of Monday’s game will advance to the WBIT finals, with the chance to claim the program’s first postseason title.
