Take 32: Mary Wise, Gators volleyball ready for another NCAA tournament bid
Will this be the year?
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Will this be the year?
Members of the Florida volleyball team look on in support during its match with the LSU Tigers Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Gators begin their postseason Friday evening against the Florida A&M Rattlers.
In one UF athlete’s mind, reproductive health isn’t talked about enough in sports. And, at least in her experience, not at all in college basketball.
The march to Ohama starts now.
Freshman setter Alexis Stucky, who assisted on 37 UF kills, decided to get one of her own.
What was supposed to be a celebratory day for Florida volleyball’s seniors — Marina Markova and Rhett Robinson — in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center quickly turned into a nightmare on the court.
This is the weekend Florida volleyball has been waiting for.
Mary Wise had a dilemma.
UF head coach Mary Wise led the Gators volleyball team into College Station, Texas, with a chance to add onto her impressive 31 consecutive 20 win regular seasons
Class of 2024 outside hitter Lauren Harden announced her verbal commitment to Gators volleyball via Instagram Tuesday.
Playing the same opponent two days in a row is never an easy task in volleyball. Both teams have an opportunity to adjust from the previous day’s result and implement a new strategy.
One might assume scheduling a Gators volleyball match on the same day as a football game in the Swamp may deter fans from packing the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
Popcorn, power walkers and political figures — just some of the things you can expect at UF Homecoming.
Tennessee sophomore outside hitter Erykah Lovett wound back her arms for a spike in an attempt to keep the Lady Vols alive at home. To no avail, the ball sailed far right of junior libero Elli McKissick and out of bounds, clinching the Gators’ road victory.
Elevated 7,220 feet above sea level and hidden behind snow-covered mountain ranges, Laramie, Wyoming, is a small, upbeat college town with deep Western roots. It’s found in a part of the country where there’s more short-grass prairies than people — with a population of a little more than 31,000, Laramie is home to proud small-town Wyomingites.
The momentum was undeniably on South Carolina’s side of the court.
Fending off another rally from the South Carolina Gamecocks, the cement-like defense of Florida was rewarded as senior outside hitter Marina Markova elevated above the net to spike the game-winning kill on the road.
For the third time Wednesday evening, the Florida faithful rose to their feet. Match point and a sweep was within reach. Typically in a set or match point situation, the fans chant “yes” for Gator touches and “no” for opposing team hits. Neither would be needed on this night.
Senior outside hitter Marina Markova and sophomore middle blocker Bre Kelley rose above the net. It was match point. The duo met Wisconsin sophomore middle blocker Anna Smrek mid-spike.
Fresh off of their final timeout and riding a four-point streak, the Gators were one point away from a rivalry win over Florida State. Before the final serve 2,357 spectators rose to their feet, blue foam fingers waving side to side in the student section.