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Florida head coach Mary Wise communicates with her players during a game against Mississippi State on Sept. 24.

Eight new faces add to Florida volleyball’s 2022 roster

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | July 16

Many new names and faces make up the 2022-23 Florida Gators volleyball team.

Florida volleyball's Elli McKissock (23), Sofia Victoria (4), Marlie Monserez (21) and Merritt Beason (13) celebrate during the Gators' loss to Mississippi State on Sept. 24. The team hosted Jacksonville Saturday for its annual Fan Day exhibition match.

Florida volleyball 2022 schedule released

By Brandon Hernandez | May 27

Freshman setter Alexis Stucky prepares for a point during the Gators' game against Virginia Aug. 27, 2022. Stucky is almost month into her first season at Florida after moving to Gainesville from Wyoming.

Mountains to the Swamp: Wyoming volleyball player takes on Gainesville

By Brandon Hernandez | Sep. 26

Outside hitter Marina Markova and middle blocker Gabrielle Essix rise above the net for a block against Virginia Aug. 27, 2022.

South Carolina stuns No. 12 Florida in five sets

By Ethan Eibe | Sep. 26

Florida's Merritt Beason lays down a kill during a game against Texas A&M on Oct. 16, 2021. Beason laid down a career-high 18 kills against South Carolina, leading the Gators to their first road SEC win of the season.

Gators volleyball spoils South Carolina’s SEC opener

By Brandon Hernandez | Sep. 25

Florida libero Elli McKissock celebrates during the Gators volleyball team's win over Virginia Aug. 27, 2022.

No. 12 Florida extends win streak to six with sweep of Alabama

By Ethan Eibe | Sep. 21

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No. 16 Florida upsets No. 4 Wisconsin in front of largest regular-season crowd ever

By Brandon Hernandez | Sep. 17

A career night for sophomore outside hitter Merritt Beason propelled Florida to a massive road win. The Gators defeated the No. 4 Wisconsin Badgers in a dramatic five-set match.

The Florida volleyball team celebrates during a match against the Virginia Cavaliers Aug. 27, 2021.

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No. 16 Florida sweeps rival Florida State in Sunshine Showdown

By Ethan Eibe | Sep. 14

The No.16 Gators completed multiple comebacks to sweep the Florida State Seminoles in front of a rowdy crowd Tuesday night. Florida will now prepare for an away match at No. 4 Wisconsin Friday night.

Freshman setter Alexis Stucky serves against Virginia Aug. 27, 2022.

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Gators volleyball rounds out Sunshine Invitational with sweep over VCU

By Zachary Curtin | Sep. 10

The Gators defeated VCU sweeping all three sets Saturday. UF was led by junior setter Birdie Hendrickson, who alongside outside hitter AC Fitzpatrick and middle blocker Bre Kelley shut out the Rams in straight sets.

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No. 16 Gators sweep FGCU in second game of Sunshine Invitational

By Ethan Eibe | Sep. 10

Florida volleyball completed its doubleheader sweep of Georgia Southern and Florida Gulf Coast Friday night without the help of star outside hitter Merritt Beason. Gators head coach Mary did not provide a timetable for Beason’s return.

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No.16 Florida volleyball back in the win column, sweeps Georgia Southern

By Brandon Hernandez | Sep. 9

Florida volleyball defeated Georgia Southern in sweeping fashion to start the Sunshine Invitational at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Friday. The Gators showcased a defensive masterclass in the early match to start the weekend, blocking the Eagles 11 times and preventing them from ever holding a lead in the first two sets.

Outside hitter Marina Markova rises above the net during a match with Virginia Aug. 27, 2021.

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No. 13 Florida volleyball falls to No. 4 Minnesota on the road

By Ethan Eibe | Sep. 4

Gators volleyball falls to 3-2 on the season with a road loss to No. 4 Minnesota in four sets.

Senior outside hitter Marina Markova and sophomore middle blocker Gabrielle Essix combine for a block against Virginia Aug. 27, 2022.

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Florida volleyball rallies late, loses first match of season to Stanford

By Brandon Hernandez | Aug. 31

No. 13 Florida came up short of a comeback victory against No. 12 Stanford Tuesday night in the O’Dome.

Setter Alexis Stucky serves during a match against Virginia Aug. 27, 2021.

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Florida volleyball off to a roaring start with perfect weekend

By Ethan Eibe | Aug. 29

For the 25th time in program history, Florida volleyball started its season 3-0. The Gators began their season with a bang, bringing three opponents to Gainesville for a round-robin invitational. No. 15 Florida hosted — and defeated — the North Florida Ospreys, East Tennessee State Buccaneers and Virginia Cavaliers over the weekend.

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Florida volleyball wraps up Gators Invitational with victories over East Tennessee and Virginia

By Ethan Eibe | Aug. 27

Florida volleyball rolled through East Tennessee and Virginia Saturday at the O’Dome to improve to 3-0 on the young 2022 season. Merritt Beason and Marina Markova combined for 46 kills across both games.

Florida's volleyball team celebrates during a match against Texas A&M on Oct. 16, 2021. The Gators kicked off their 2022 season with a four-set win over North Florida Friday night.

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Gators volleyball regains composure midway through match to defeat North Florida in 2022 opener

By Brandon Hernandez | Aug. 27

Florida volleyball resurged after dropping the first set to defeat North Florida in the 2022 season opener.

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The maturation of a young roster with new additions will dictate Florida volleyball’s success in 2022

By Brandon Hernandez | Aug. 25

Head coach Mary Wise and sophomore Merritt Beason spoke to the media Wednesday. They addressed Florida’s upcoming matches, Beason’s development as a leader and what to expect from the new faces on the roster.

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Gators volleyball sweeps Jacksonville at its Fan Day exhibition match

By Brandon Hernandez | Aug. 20

Gators volleyball swept Jacksonville in four and a half sets of exhibition action Saturday afternoon.

Florida's Marlie Monserez (left) and Thayer Hall (right), pictured during a game against Texas A&M on Oct. 16.

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Florida’s season ends at the hands of top-ranked Louisville in Sweet 16

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | Dec. 9

The Gators volleyball season comes to an end after Louisville swept Florida Thursday in the Sweet 16.

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Gators hope to knock off undefeated Cardinals in Sweet 16

By Carson Cashion | Dec. 7

In the Sweet 16 matchup this Thursday, the Florida Gators will be playing the No. 1 team in the country for a spot in the Elite Eight.