The Gators stayed undefeated in Southeastern Conference play with another win in convincing fashion.
Florida has defeated nine ranked teams this year and has played arguably the toughest schedule in the nation, but with six of the team’s final eight matches on the road, the hardest part might still be ahead.
Earlier in the week coach Mary Wise warned her players that despite South Carolina’s last-place standing, it was going to test Florida with defense and constant effort.
Being one of the best in college volleyball will earn a team extra attention — especially if that team is atop the rankings.
With no Friday match this weekend, Florida had ample time to prepare for Sunday’s showing against Kentucky.
After playing three games in six days, the Gators will finally have some extra time to prepare for their next match.
It may not have been the Gators’ most dominant performance, but getting a win is all that matters in the Southeastern Conference.
Many things have changed since Mary Wise became Florida’s coach in 1991.
Sunday’s match was not the best display of volleyball by the Gators this season.
The Gators showed why they deserve to be ranked as the top team in the country.
Whether it’s giving her team a mid-match pep talk, smacking a kill in crunch time or even tickling one of her brothers in a driveway pickup game, Callie Rivers will do whatever it takes to win.
One reason why the Florida volleyball team is currently the No. 1 team in the nation is the collection of experience on the team.
The flagship team of UF’s athletic program may be slipping, but across the street in the O’Connell Center, another squad has reached the pinnacle of its sport.
Before Sunday’s meeting against Mississippi State, Florida coach Mary Wise said the key to the match would be serving and passing.
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As the 2009 season drew to a close, many expected the libero position to become a weakness for Florida.
Football players aren’t the only athletes who have to worry about getting knocked out of a game due to a concussion.
After five weeks of relying on strong defense to grind out tough wins, the Gators put on an offensive showcase Sunday.
Over the past 20 years, Florida has been accustomed to facing the defending Southeastern Conference champion only during intra-squad practices.
Trying to defend against the Florida offense is like reading a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book.
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