Florida Gators Take on Colgate Sunday at Noon
The Florida Gators are set to face the Colgate Raiders on Sunday at noon (ET). This matchup takes place at the Exactech Arena/O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida. Currently, the Gators stand at a record of 7-4, while Colgate has a record of 6-5. This will be the first meeting between the two teams.
Game Details
- Date and Time: Sunday, noon (ET)
- Location: Exactech Arena/O’Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida
- Broadcast: SEC Network+ (with Ryan Urquhart and Patric Young)
- Radio: Gator Sports Network from LEARFIELD (Sean Kelley, Brian Hogan, Steve Egan)
Team Overview
This matchup serves as the final game for both teams before the Christmas break. The Gators recently dominated Saint Francis with a score of 102-61, while Colgate comes off an 85-77 loss to St. Bonaventure, which snapped their four-game winning streak.
Statistical Comparison
| Statistic | Florida | Colgate |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring | 83.8 | 77.5 |
| Field Goal Percentage | .451 | .501 |
| 3-Point Percentage | .278 | .338 |
| Scoring Defense | 71.8 | 72.1 |
| Overall KenPom Ranking | 13th | 167th |
| Offensive Efficiency | 29th | 147th |
| Defensive Efficiency | 11th | 208th |
Key Players
Florida’s projected starters include:
- Alex Condon – Forward, 13.9 points, 8.8 rebounds
- Rueben Chinyelu – Center, 10.0 points, 10.7 rebounds
- Thomas Haugh – Forward, 17.4 points, 6.6 rebounds
- Xaivian Lee – Guard, 11.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists
- Boogie Fland – Guard, 11.9 points, 2.0 rebounds
Colgate’s notable players are:
- Sam Wright – Forward, 12.3 points, 4.2 rebounds
- Andrew Alekseyenko – Forward, 14.9 points, 5.5 rebounds
- Jalen Cox – Guard, 16.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists
Game Outlook
The Gators rank second nationally in offensive rebounding and aim to exploit Colgate’s weaknesses on the glass. Both teams will look for a strong performance leading into the holiday break, emphasizing the potential for an exciting matchup.
