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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The Gators enter Southeastern Conference play having already defeated four top-15 teams.
Chanel Brown is the only active true freshman on a roster with nine upperclassmen, but you wouldn’t believe it watching her play.
Less than 24 hours after 15 service errors cost Florida a chance to beat No. 1 Penn State, a pair of service aces brought them a measure of redemption.
Less than 24 hours after 15 service errors cost the Gators a chance to beat No. 1 Penn State, a pair of service aces brought them a measure of redemption.
Before tonight’s match against Penn State, Florida volleyball coach Mary Wise said there would not be a whole lot of room for mistakes.
Florida is just five games into its season and has already faced top-tier teams like No. 7 Nebraska, No. 11 Iowa State and No. 15 Colorado State.
It really isn’t surprising when a team’s starting outside hitters are two of its top-three kill producers. In fact, it’s expected.
The Gators football team wasn’t the only orange and blue squad winning ugly Saturday.
The Florida football team wasn’t the only unit wearing orange and blue to win ugly Saturday.
Last weekend the Gators traveled to Omaha, Neb., and defeated Nebraska in front of a hostile road crowd.
It was the best birthday present assistant coach Dave Boos could ever ask for.
Florida arrived in Omaha, Neb., to open the season ranked the 13th best team in the country.
Despite the fact that they lost total points 88-85, led their set for just 31% of the match and never had a lead greater than five points, the Gators won in the area that matters most – sets.
This offseason, the Gators were asked many questions regarding the departure of Elyse Cusack and the arrival of a new defense taught by first-year assistant coach Dave Boos.
When freshman setter Chanel Brown steps onto the court for Florida’s opening match, she will instantly accomplish a number of career firsts.
Whoever said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks never met Mary Wise.
Solutions by The State News
