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.
Four days after winning their 19th match in a row against the Seminoles, the Gators extended an even longer streak of dominance on Sunday.
Although they’ve already played eight ranked opponents, the most important part of the Gators volleyball season is just getting started.
After beating ranked foes from the Big 12, Mountain West and Southeastern Conferences in the first nine matches of the so-called “Gator Gauntlet,” Florida closed its rough opening stretch by adding a fourth conference to the list.
If you open this year’s Florida volleyball media guide and turn to pages 27 and 28, you will come upon accolade after accolade after accolade and then some.
There should be little doubt as to who is currently the best volleyball team in the Southeastern Conference.
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