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Florida Gators Women’s Basketball History
The University of Florida fielded its first women’s basketball team for the 1975-76 season and became permanent members of the Southeastern Conference. The Gators qualified for their first NCAA Tournament in 1993 under head coach Carol Ross, who also led the team through their two deepest March Madness runs in 1997 and 1998. Former Florida assistant coach Kelly Rae Finley took over head coaching duties in 2021 and guided the Gators to their first NCAA Tournament berth in six years later that season. Outside of March Madness, the Gators have taken part in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament seven times and played in back-to-back editions of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament, advancing to the semifinals round in 2025.
University of Florida Gators Team Info
Conference: SEC
Team Colors: Orange and blue
Team Rivals: Miami, Florida State, South Carolina, Kentucky
University of Florida Gators Women’s Basketball at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Catch the Gators women’s basketball team on their home court at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, otherwise known as the “O'Dome.” Opened in 1980 and renovated in 2016, Exactech Arena currently seats 10,500. Along with the Florida women’s basketball team, the O’Dome houses the Gators’ men’s basketball, gymnastics and volleyball teams, as well as swimming and diving. Exactech Arena is also the largest concert venue in North Central Florida.
