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Merritt Beason steps forward as her name is called before the Gators' victory over the Louisiana State Tigers Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022.

Florida volleyball captain Merritt Beason enters transfer portal

By Ethan Eibe | Dec. 17

Florida Gators volleyball team captain Merritt Beason has entered the transfer portal, a representative of the team confirmed.

Senior outside hitter Marina Markova struck the ball toward a wall of Iowa State hands in Florida's Round of 32 win over the Cyclones Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Markova led all Gators with 15 kills Thursday.

Gators downed by Panthers in regional semifinals, fall short of NCAA championship

By Brandon Hernandez | Dec. 8

Senior outside hitter Marina Markova attempts to kill the ball past Iowa State defenders during Florida’s round of 32 win Saturday Dec. 3, 2022.

Fans fill O’Dome for Florida victories in NCAA Volleyball Tournament

By Ethan Eibe and Brandon Hernandez | Dec. 5

Sophomore outside hitter Merritt Beason rises high above the net to hit the ball during Florida's match against Iowa State Saturday Dec. 3, 2022.

No. 12 Florida sweeps Iowa State to reach round of 16

By Ethan Eibe | Dec. 3

The Florida Gators volleyball celebrates during its first round win over the Florida A&M Rattlers Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.

Florida dominates Florida A&M to open NCAA Tournament

By Brandon Hernandez | Dec. 2

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.

Take 32: Mary Wise, Gators volleyball ready for another NCAA tournament bid

By Ethan Eibe | Dec. 2

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The Florida volleyball team celebrates a point against the LSU Tigers Sunday Oct. 9, 2022. The Gators clinched a share of the Southeastern Conference title with their win over Ole Miss Saturday. It's the 25th time in program history UF has won the title.

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Florida volleyball claims 25th SEC championship with win over Ole Miss

By Ethan Eibe | Nov. 26

No. 12 Florida clinched a share of the SEC championship Saturday with a five set victory over the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi. It’s the 25th conference championship for the Gators, who have earned each of them under head coach Mary Wise since 1991.

The Florida volleyball team celebrates a point during its game with the LSU Tigers Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

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Gators volleyball defeats Ole Miss in straight sets

By Brandon Hernandez | Nov. 26

No. 12 Florida defeated Ole Miss through three sets in Oxford, Mississippi, Friday. Led by junior outside hitter Sofia Victoria’s 13-kill performance, the Gators fired on all cylinders offensively with a .409 hitting percentage — the second time this season Florida’s clip has eclipsed .400.

Senior outside hitter Marina Markova rises high above the net for a kill during Florida's match with LSU Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

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No. 10 Florida drops final home match of the season against No. 18 Kentucky

By Brandon Hernandez | Nov. 20

No. 10 Florida fell to No. 18 Kentucky in three sets Sunday. The Gators were held to a .163 hitting percentage and were unable to send their seniors out of the O’Dome with one more home win.

Outside hitter Sofia Victoria celebrates a point against the Louisiana State Tigers Sunday Oct. 9, 2022. Victoria led the Gators with 13 kills against Kentucky Saturday.

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No. 10 Gators sweep SEC-rival No. 18 Kentucky

By Ethan Eibe | Nov. 20

After a thrilling third-set comeback jolted the crowd of 3,361 out of its seats, junior libero Elli McKissock put the cherry on top with a service ace. No. 10 Florida avenged last year’s three-set loss in Lexington with a sweep of the No. 18 Wildcats at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Saturday afternoon.

Volunteer assistant coach Caroline Knop calls out to the Florida volleyball team during its game against Louisiana State Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

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Return of CK: Caroline Knop’s impact on Florida volleyball

By Ethan Eibe | Nov. 15

“I have to do this. I have to go back. So, here I am.” Caroline Knop could not refuse Mary Wise’s offer to return to UF as her volunteer assistant coach. This season “CK” has become an integral part of Wise’s staff as Florida builds up its young squad.

The Florida volleyball team during pre-match introductions Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

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No. 12 Florida grows conference win streak against Texas A&M

By Zachary Curtin | Nov. 13

Florida defeated the Texas A&M Aggies in four sets Saturday afternoon. The Gators extended their conference win streak to five games and their overall record against the Aggies to 21-1.

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No. 12 Florida stretches conference win streak against Missouri

By Brandon Hernandez | Nov. 5

The No. 12 Gators defeated the Missouri Tigers in three sets (25-22, 25-17, 25-23) while holding the visitors to a .144 hitting percentage. Florida’s outside hitter duo of senior Marina Markova (16 kills) and Beason (13) led the way for UF offensively.

The Florida volleyball team celebrates a point against the LSU Tigers Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

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No. 14 Gators defeat Arkansas in five sets, sweep weekend

By Ethan Eibe | Oct. 30

After a sluggish start where Arkansas owned the opening frame, No.14 Florida outlasted the Razorbacks in five sets. The Gators had three players record double-digit kills, with senior outside hitter Marina Markova leading the group with 17. Junior outside hitter Sofia Victoria tied her season-high with 16 and sophomore outside hitter Merritt Beason tallied 12.

UF senior outside hitter Marina Markova rises above the net for a spike against the LSU Tigers Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022.

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No. 14 Gators sweep Arkansas in Saturday Matinee

By Ethan Eibe | Oct. 30

No. 14 Florida’s three set sweep (25-20, 25-20, 25-21) over Arkansas at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Saturday afternoon kept UF atop the Southeastern Conference standings. The Gators are now 23-0 all-time against the Razorbacks at the O'Dome.

The Florida volleyball team celebrates a point during its match against LSU Sunday Oct. 9, 2022.

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No. 14 Florida fends off Auburn, still holds top spot in conference

By Brandon Hernandez | Oct. 27

No.14 Florida defeated the Auburn Tigers through three sets (25-23, 25-18, 25-15) to get back into the win column Wednesday and to keep the top spot in the Southeastern Conference. The Gators defense held the Tigers to a .112 hitting percentage on the way to earning the team’s 10th straight win against Auburn.

Libero Elli McKissock (left), defensive specialist Trinity Adams (center) and outside hitter Marina Markova prepare for a point during Florida's match with the LSU Tigers Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

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Unranked Georgia Bulldogs upset Gators in the O’Dome

By Brandon Hernandez | Oct. 20

No.11 Florida was defeated by Georgia in three sets (22-25, 23-25, 20-25) Wednesday night. The Gators struggled, posting a .090 hitting percentage and failing to adjust to the Bulldogs’ waves of points.

Freshman setter Alexis Stucky sets up middle blocker Gabrielle Essix during Florida's match with LSU Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

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No.13 Florida finishes trip to Starkville with another sweep against Mississippi State

By Brandon Hernandez | Oct. 16

No.13 Florida swept the Mississippi State Bulldogs in three sets (25-19, 25-19, 25-22) for the second time this weekend Saturday.

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No.13 Florida extends winning streak to four with sweep of Mississippi State

By Brandon Hernandez | Oct. 15

No.13 Florida sweeped the Mississippi State Bulldogs in three sets (25-18, 25-22, 25-19) Friday. Florida extended its overall record against the Bulldogs to 54-1, while staying undefeated in 27 trips to Starkville, Mississippi.

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Gators volleyball adds Lauren Harden to 2024 recruiting class

By Brandon Hernandez | Oct. 13

Class of 2024 outside hitter Lauren Harden announced her verbal commitment to Gators volleyball via Instagram Tuesday.