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Razorbacks Come Up Short in SEC Road Loss at Florida
Arkansas rallies late but can't overcome early deficit against Gators
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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The Arkansas Razorbacks women's basketball team fell 75-69 to the Florida Gators in an SEC matchup on the road. Arkansas trailed by double digits for much of the game but made a late push, cutting the deficit to four points in the final minutes before Florida held on for the victory.
Why it matters
The loss drops Arkansas to 15-8 overall and 5-5 in SEC play, making their path to the NCAA Tournament more challenging. However, the Razorbacks' late rally showed their resilience and ability to compete with one of the top teams in the conference.
The details
Florida built an early lead by controlling the boards and knocking down perimeter shots, going up by as many as 14 points in the second half. But Arkansas, led by a season-high 21 points from junior guard Emily Robinson, chipped away at the deficit and pulled within four points late in the fourth quarter before the Gators sealed the win at the free throw line.
- The Razorbacks trailed 19-17 at the end of the first quarter.
- Florida pushed its lead to as many as 14 points in the third quarter.
- Arkansas cut the deficit to four points with under two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
The players
Emily Robinson
A junior guard for the Arkansas Razorbacks who scored a season-high 21 points in the loss.
Bonnie Deas
A key contributor for Arkansas, grabbing a team-high 13 rebounds in the game.
Harmoni Turner
An Arkansas player who added a three-point play to help the Razorbacks rally in the second half.
Kelsi Musick
The head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks women's basketball team.
Emily Robinson
The leading scorer for the Florida Gators with 21 points.
What’s next
The Razorbacks will look to bounce back on the road against No. 13 Ole Miss on Thursday, February 12th.
The takeaway
Despite the loss, Arkansas showed its resilience by rallying late against a tough Florida team on the road. The Razorbacks' ability to fight back and make it a close game in the final minutes is a positive sign as they continue their SEC schedule and push for a postseason berth.
