South Carolina Gamecocks at No. 12 Florida Gators: Game Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks (11-14, 2-10 SEC) will face the No. 12 Florida Gators (19-6, 10-2 SEC) at Exactech Arena/O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. Florida is heavily favored in this SEC matchup.

Game Details

• Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
• Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Exactech Arena/O’Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida
• TV Channel: SEC Network (John Schriffen and Mark Wise)
• Radio: Gator Sports Network from LEARFIELD (Sean Kelley, Brian Hogan, and Steve Egan)

Series History

Florida leads the all-time series against South Carolina 51-29. The Gators recently defeated the Gamecocks 95-47 on January 28, 2026, at Colonial Life Arena, marking the largest margin of victory (47 points) in the program’s SEC history. In that game, Florida shot 58% from the field in the first half.

Team Statistics

Florida Gators

Florida boasts a 19-6 overall record and a 10-2 record in SEC play. They have a +376 scoring differential, averaging 86.5 points per game whereas allowing 71.4. Key players include:

• Alex Condon: 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds
• Rueben Chinyelu: 11.8 points, 11.7 rebounds
• Thomas Haugh: 17.5 points, 6.3 rebounds
• Xaivian Lee: 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds
• Boogie Fland: 11.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists

South Carolina Gamecocks

South Carolina has an 11-14 overall record and a 2-10 record in SEC play. They average 76.4 points per game and allow 75.9, resulting in a +13 scoring differential. Key players include:

• Elijah Strong: 10.5 points, 2.6 rebounds
• Mike Sharavjamts: 10.9 points, 5.5 rebounds
• Myles Stute: 6.6 points, 4.3 rebounds
• Kobe Knox: 10.5 points, 3.7 rebounds
• Meechie Johnson: 16.7 points, 3.2 rebounds

Betting Odds

As of February 17, 2026, the betting odds are as follows:

• Spread: Florida -23.5
• Moneyline: Florida -9091, South Carolina +2000
• Total: 155.5

Upcoming Games

Following this game, Florida will face Ole Miss on February 21, 2026, at 12 PM, then Texas on February 25, 2026, at 7 PM, and Arkansas on February 28, 2026.