COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Gators spoiled Missouri’s senior day on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Tigers in Mizzou Arena 61-52 to close out the regular season.
Leilani Correa put together a career-day to lead Florida (16-13, 5-11 SEC), ending with 17 points and a career-best 16 rebounds, to go along with 5 assists.
“She’s a smaller Shaquille O’Neal,” Gators coach Kelly Rae Finley said. “That’s just will and desire, and I’m really happy for Leilani. It’s been a rough couple of weeks for her, but the way that she perseveres and the way that she’s learned to ask for help, I’m really proud of her.”
Correa was joined in double figures by fellow senior KK Deans, who tallied 13 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds.
The Gators assisted on 16 of their 19 made field goals, ending the day 19-of-62 (30.6%) from the floor and 9-of-33 (27.3%) from deep.
Missouri (17-12, 6-10) shot 19-of-56 (33.9%) from the field and just 4-of-23 (17.4%) from long range.
The Gators forced 14 turnovers, resulting in 15 points, and held a 45-39 rebounding edge.
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