Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Florida Gators vs South Carolina Gamecocks

Preview · updated September 26, 2026 · 2025–26 season

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Florida Gators

Gators

3-0 W3

— home · — away

1st in SEC

Head coach Jon Sumrall · 45-13

South Carolina Gamecocks

Gamecocks

2-1 L1

— home · — away

12th in SEC

Head coach Shane Beamer · 35-31

Storylines

Streaking — FLA rides a 3-game win streak in.
Ranking on the line — #21 FLA out to protect its spot.
Momentum — FLA took the last meeting by 2 and can build on it.

Stakes1st in SEC · #21 FLA defending its ranking · a 3-game win streak riding on it

Players to watch

FLA

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Team comparison · per game

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Points / game

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Rebounds / game

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Assists / game

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100.0

Field goal %

83.3

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3-point %

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Steals / game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)FLA leads series 11-6 (since 2006-07)

Last meetingOct 14, 2023: SC 39 — FLA 41 (W: FLA)

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