Florida's Ra Shaya Kyle leads Gators to SEC Tournament win over Auburn

Junior forward records double-double in opening round victory

Feb. 13, 2026 at 2:15pm

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Ra Shaya Kyle, a junior forward for the University of Florida women's basketball team, had 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the 11th-seeded Gators to a 60-50 victory over 14th-seeded Auburn in the opening round of the SEC Tournament.

Why it matters

The win advances Florida to the next round of the SEC Tournament, where they will face a higher-seeded opponent. Ra Shaya Kyle's strong performance was crucial in helping the Gators overcome Auburn and keep their postseason hopes alive.

The details

Ra Shaya Kyle, who has been a key contributor for Florida all season, continued her strong play in the SEC Tournament opener. She shot 6-of-12 from the field and also added 2 assists and 2 blocks to her stat line. The Gators led by as many as 13 points in the second half and were able to hold off a late Auburn rally to secure the victory.

  • The SEC Tournament game took place on February 13, 2026.

The players

Ra Shaya Kyle

A junior forward for the University of Florida women's basketball team.

Florida Gators

The women's basketball team from the University of Florida, competing in the SEC Tournament.

Auburn Tigers

The women's basketball team from Auburn University, competing in the SEC Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Ra Shaya has been a consistent performer for us all season, and we're glad to see her step up in a big way in the tournament opener.”

— Cam Newbauer, Florida Gators Head Coach

What’s next

The Florida Gators will advance to the next round of the SEC Tournament, where they will face a higher-seeded opponent.

The takeaway

Ra Shaya Kyle's double-double performance was crucial in helping the Florida Gators overcome Auburn and keep their postseason hopes alive in the SEC Tournament.