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UF volleyball huddles in a game against LSU in 2019. The Gators unveiled their 2021 schedule Thursday.

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Florida volleyball unveils 2021 schedule

By Zachary Huber | June 24, 2021

Florida announced its 28-match schedule for the 2021 season Thursday.

Gators volleyball coach Mary Wise shouts from the sideline

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No, it wasn’t Florida’s or coach Mary Wise’s year again

By Zachary Huber | Apr. 30, 2021

Florida fell in five sets to top-seeded Badgers to come up short in the NCAA Tournament again, a process becoming a rinse, wash and repeat cycle for the program.

The Gators fall in five sets to the undefeated Wisconsin Badgers Monday afternoon. Photo from UF-Texas A&M game in 2019.

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Gators take Badgers to the wire in Elite Eight

By Zachary Huber | Apr. 20, 2021

Wisconsin downs Florida in Elite Eight in five-set thriller Monday. Florida finished the season with a 21-4 record.

Outside hitter T'ara Ceasar during the Gators' match against the Georgia Bulldogs on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida.

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Gators bounce Buckeyes, head to regional final

By Michael Hull | Apr. 19, 2021

The Gators are set for a showdown with top-ranked Wisconsin Monday night.

Outside hitter Thayer Hall celebrates in home match against Kentucky last season. This year, Hall was named to the All-SEC Preseason Team.

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Florida advances to Sweet 16 versus Ohio State

By Zachary Huber | Apr. 15, 2021

The Gators swept the Eagles in their second round match. They advance to face the No. 9-seeded Buckeyes in the Sweet 16 Sunday.

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Gators battle Eagles in second round of NCAA Tournament

By Michael Hull | Apr. 15, 2021

Fresh off a first-round bye, the Gators take on the Morehead State Eagles in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday.

The UF volleyball team advanced to the national title game for the second time under coach Mary Wise. The Gators played thrillers against Southern California (Dec. 9) and Stanford (Dec. 14) to advance to the championship game.

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Ceasar records 14 kills in victory versus Texas A&M

By Zachary Huber | Mar. 26, 2021

Florida swept the Aggies in a double-header. It racked up a 19-3 regular-season record. The Gators will find out their path to the Championship April 4 during the Selection Show.

Setter Marlie Monserez has followed in her sisters' footsteps in becoming a leader for UF's volleyball team.

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Gators rebounds from loss, sweep Texas A&M

By Noah Ram | Mar. 25, 2021

Florida’s defense excelled Wednesday night as it swept Texas A&M on the road.

UF looks to bounce back from a loss to Kentucky from Texas A&M Wednesday

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Gators look to bounce back against Aggies

By Michael Hull | Mar. 24, 2021

Florida will attempt to recover from its loss to Kentucky as it travels to College Station for a battle with the Texas A&M Aggies.

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Gators fall to Kentucky on senior day, lose 12-match winning streak

By Noah Ram | Mar. 21, 2021

Florida failed to sweep its season series against Kentucky Saturday afternoon and lost in straight sets.

The Gators congregate in a huddle formation at their loss against LSU last season. UF will look to extend its seven-game winning streak against Arkansas.

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Florida volleyball takes down Kentucky in five sets

By Michael Hull | Mar. 20, 2021

The Gators, led by T’ara Ceasar, battled back from a 2-1 deficit to take down the No. 3 Wildcats.

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Gators and Wildcats prepared for top-10 showdown

By Zachary Huber | Mar. 18, 2021

First match of the double-header is 1 p.m. Friday and will stream on SEC Network+.

Florida crusied to a dominant victory over Arkansas Saturday.

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Gators steamroll Tigers for 11th straight win

By Michael Hull | Mar. 13, 2021

Florida took down the Missouri Tigers Saturday and tallied their 11th straight win in the process.

Middle blocker Lauren Dooley leads the team in blocks/set at 1.2.

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Florida surges back to beat Missouri in five sets

By Zachary Huber | Mar. 12, 2021

No. 25 Missouri backed No. 7 Florida to the wall with nowhere to run after it won the first two sets. The Gators surged back to take three-straight sets to win the match 3-2.