Mann goes from backup to star for UF volleyball
Nov. 14, 2011After 21 years at Florida and 25 years of coaching college volleyball, Mary Wise doesn’t come across many firsts.
After 21 years at Florida and 25 years of coaching college volleyball, Mary Wise doesn’t come across many firsts.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — For the fifth time in six games, the Gators lost on Saturday. For the third time in four games, they have mistakes in pivotal situations to thank for the loss.
When Brad Beal struggled to knock down 3-pointers in his career opener, he quickly found comfort scoring in a variety of ways.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As Dominique Easley teetered off the field, his left leg was limp, his shoulders hunched, his head down.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — After tweaking the offensive line in the second half against Vanderbilt, Florida came out with a makeover on the front against South Carolina.
For the second straight tournament, Tahnai Annis made sure the Gators advanced past the first round.
Jaterra Bonds’ desperation heave found nothing but net, cutting the Gators’ deficit in half at the buzzer.
Gone are the hopes of Florida’s women accompanying the men to the national championship meet. Gone are the women’s chances to appear in six straight championships. Gone is their season.
First-set losses have plagued Florida’s volleyball team all season.
Tahnai Annis does not want to play her last game as a Gator. And she is doing everything in her power to make sure that does not happen.
The UF men’s cross country team has clinched a trip to the NCAA Championships, but the women will have to play the waiting game.
While the Gators’ guards again showcased their scoring prowess Friday night, sophomore center Patric Young took control of nearly everything else.
A little over one month ago, Florida’s volleyball team made quick work of LSU as part of a stretch in which the Gators won eight consecutive games in straight sets.
Senior guard Jordan Jones made her second 3-pointer in 41 seconds, giving the Gators a 36-33 lead with 19:08 remaining in regulation.
Before his interest in baseball fizzled and a future in basketball became a reality, Patric Young would start the occasional wrestling match with his dad.
For the first time in his college career last Thursday, redshirt junior Mike Rosario was forced to take in his team’s opening exhibition tip-off from the sidelines.
Like every other unit on the team, the Gators’ secondary has been through some tough times.
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To the blind eye, the Gators have nothing to worry about as they prepare for the first round of the NCAA Tournament.