Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Hosts Florida on Sunday

Commodores look to bounce back after two straight losses

Feb. 1, 2026 at 5:31am

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The No. 6 Vanderbilt women's basketball team will host the Florida Gators on Sunday, February 1st. Vanderbilt is coming off back-to-back losses to ranked opponents and will look to avoid a three-game losing streak. Florida has struggled on the road this season, going 1-6 away from home. The game will be streamed live on the SEC Network and Fubo TV.

Why it matters

This SEC matchup is an important game for both teams as they look to position themselves for the postseason. Vanderbilt is trying to bounce back after two tough losses, while Florida is hoping to pick up a rare road win against a top-ranked opponent.

The details

Vanderbilt (20-2, 6-2 SEC) is led by Mikayla Blakes, who scored a game-high 29 points in the team's most recent loss to Ole Miss. The Commodores will need to improve their 3-point shooting after going just 4-of-16 from beyond the arc in that game. Florida (13-10, 1-7 SEC) is paced by Liv Mcgill's 22.6 points per game, but the Gators have struggled mightily on the road this season.

  • The game will be played on Sunday, February 1st.
  • Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT.

The players

Mikayla Blakes

A key player for Vanderbilt, Blakes scored 29 points in the team's most recent loss.

Liv Mcgill

The leading scorer for Florida, averaging 22.6 points per game.

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What they’re saying

“We must bounce back and get back on track after these last two losses. Florida will be a tough opponent, but we're ready to compete and get the win at home.”

— Brinae Alexander, Vanderbilt Guard

What’s next

After this game, Vanderbilt will travel to face No. 3 South Carolina on February 5th, while Florida will host Ole Miss on February 5th.

The takeaway

This game is a crucial one for both teams as they look to position themselves for the SEC and NCAA tournaments. Vanderbilt needs to bounce back after two straight losses, while Florida is hoping to pick up a rare road win against a top-ranked opponent.