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Florida opposite Logan King (8) celebrates winning a point during an NCAA Volleyball match against FAU, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Logan King continues to anchor Florida’s offense in second win over top-11 opponent

By Sofia Alamo | 11:02pm

To lift Florida to its best record in almost a decade, outside hitter Logan King led the way against the Volunteers with a season-high 15 kills. She also added seven digs, five blocks, three assists and three service aces, giving Florida a strong presence on both offense and defense. Her standout performances have fueled the Gators to find early success in conference play.

Florida women’s volleyball players celebrate a win during an NCAA volleyball game against Tennessee, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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No. 7 Gators square off against No. 3 Kentucky in SEC battle

By Nicole Scura | 9:13pm

The Swamp runs blue on Sunday as No. 3 Kentucky (11-2, 3-0 SEC) enters the Stephen C. O’Connell Center to take on the No. 7 Gators (11-1, 2-0 SEC).

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No. 7 Florida sweeps No. 11 Tennessee in electric SEC home opener

By Nicole Scura | Oct. 2

With an animated home crowd pumping noise into the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Florida finished victorious in its second conference matchup of the season behind junior opposite hitter Logan King’s season-high 15 kills.

Florida outside hitter Kamryn Chaney (7) hits during an NCAA Volleyball match against FAU, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Kamryn Chaney fuels Florida in sweep of Oklahoma

By Nicole Scura | Sep. 29

With 15 kills and a service ace, senior outside hitter Kamryn Chaney stood behind a .542 hitting percentage and notched 16 points against Oklahoma — the most of any player in the match.

Florida setter Taylor Parks (20) dives during an NCAA volleyball match against Jacksonville, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida sweeps Jacksonville University in midweek matchup

By Nicole Scura | Sep. 23

Anchored by junior setter Taylor Parks’ 30 assists, No. 8 Florida (9-1) swept the Dolphins (6-7) at home Wednesday to remain undefeated against JU and extend its win streak to seven matches.

Florida defensive specialist Emerson Hoyle (3) celebrates with her team after winning a point in an NCAA Volleyball match against FAU, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Gators volleyball looks for seventh straight win against Jacksonville

By Sofia Alamo | Sep. 23

Looking to extend that success, Florida (8-1) faces Jacksonville (6-6) on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

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Florida defeats FSU to cement best start since 2023

By Sofia Alamo | Sep. 18

After 13 ties and seven lead changes in the third set, Florida trailed 25-24 to Florida State. The set had been a constant back-and-forth, but after losing the second set, the Gators needed to find a way to regain control. Behind two straight kills from opposite hitter Kamryn Chaney, Florida did just that, winning the third set 27-25.

Florida head coach Ryan Theis talks to outside hitter Jordyn Byrd (14) during an NCAA Volleyball match against FAU, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida rides five-match win streak into rivalry game with FSU

By Sofia Alamo | Sep. 18

Off to its best start since 2023, Florida is re-establishing itself as a force in collegiate volleyball. The Gators have won their last five matches, the longest winning streak during head coach Ryan Theis’ tenure.

Alec Rothe (25) attacks the ball during the Gators’ matchup against Stony Brook for their homeopener, Aug. 30, 2026 at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

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How Alec Rothe has elevated Florida volleyball’s success

By Nicole Scura | Sep. 17

Rothe has shined in all facets of the game. Sunday against the Troy Trojans, she recorded a school-high hitting percentage of .909. The previous record was held by former Gator Chloe Mann in 2011 (.900).

Florida libero Lily Hayes (13) celebrates winning a point during an NCAA Volleyball match against FAU, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida volleyball sweeps Troy behind near-perfect performance from Alec Rothe

By Nicole Scura | Sep. 13

In its first-ever faceoff against the Trojans, No. 10 Florida (7-1) silenced Troy (2-4) in an at-home sweep on Sunday.

Florida middle blocker Alec Rothe (25) celebrates winning a point during an NCAA Volleyball match against FAU, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida topples FAU behind Kamryn Chaney’s season-high 20 kills

By Sofia Alamo | Sep. 11

The No. 10 Gators (6-1) topped Florida Atlantic (3-3) 3-1 Friday night at home to clinch their fourth straight win for the first time since November 2024.

Florida Gators defensive specialist Emily Caanan (7) celebrates with her teammates after winning a point in a match against the Missouri Tigers in the O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla., on Oct. 10, 2025.

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No. 10 Florida shuts out Miami in the ACC/SEC Showdown at the Net

By Sofia Alamo | Sep. 9

The No. 10 Gators (5-1) clinched a clean 3-0 victory against the Miami Hurricanes (0-5) on Wednesday night’s ACC/SEC Showdown at the Net.

Florida Gators libero/defensive specialist Lily Hayes (13) shares a laugh with libero/defensive specialist Bella Lee (21) in a volleyball match against PVK Olymp Praha of the Czech Republic, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

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Gators volleyball to host Miami in ACC/SEC battle

By Nicole Scura | Sep. 9

The Hurricanes (0-4) will take a swing at the No. 10 Gators (4-1) in Wednesday night’s ACC/SEC Showdown at the Net at 8 p.m.

Selena Leban (5) stares across the court during the Gators’ matchup against Stony Brook University, Aug. 30, 2026, at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

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Key takeaways from Florida volleyball’s first week of regular-season action

By Nicole Scura | Sep. 8

Florida volleyball, now ranked No. 10 in the nation, faced the most grueling stretch of its schedule this past week, tallying only one loss against No. 6 Wisconsin across three ranked matchups. With three sweeps already under its belt, Florida has asserted itself not only as a competitive threat, but as a dominant force capable of shutting out teams.

Lily Hayes (13) faces away from the net as she celebrates against Stony Brook University, Aug. 30, 2026, at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

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No. 17 Florida dominates North Texas in clean 3-0 sweep

By Sofia Alamo | Sep. 6

The Gators (4-1) swept North Texas on the road (3-2) Sunday afternoon to finish out their four-match road swing. Florida is now 4-1 in the regular season, starting to build an improved reputation in head coach Ryan Theis’ second year at Florida.

Logan King of the Gators volleyball team gathers with her teammates near center court during their home 3-0 victory against Stony Brook University, Aug. 30, 2026, at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida sweeps Baylor in Saturday showdown

By Nicole Scura | Sep. 5

No. 17 Florida (3-1) swept No. 20 Baylor (4-1) on Saturday in Waco, Texas, in its third-straight road matchup.

Kamryn Chaney (7) and Lily Hayes (13) await the ball during the Gators’ 3-0 win against Stony Brook University for their home opener, Aug. 30, 2026, at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

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No. 17 Florida falls to No. 5 Wisconsin in five-set thriller

By Sofia Alamo | Sep. 3

Florida (2-1) ultimately fell to No. 5 Wisconsin (2-3) in a thrilling five-set match, taking its first loss of the season at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin.

Brooklyn Briscoe(4) celebrates with the Gators volleyball team during their home opener, Aug. 30, 2026, at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

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Selena Leban propels Florida to upset of No. 11 Minnesota

By Nicole Scura | Sep. 2

A stellar 11 service aces fueled the Gators’ night against No. 11 Minnesota, leading them to a hard-fought win in Madison, Wisconsin. No. 17 Florida (2-0) triumphed over the Golden Gophers (1-2) 3-1 in its first interconference tournament. The weeklong affair – featuring 18 Big Ten schools and all 16 SEC institutions – gives Florida even more chances to prove themselves as a contender against top teams.

Florida Gators setter Taylor Parks (20) prepares to serve the ball during a volleyball match against the Baylor Bears at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Sunday, September 14, 2024.

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Gators volleyball kicks off grueling four-match road stretch against Minnesota in Big Ten/SEC Challenge

By Sofia Alamo | Sep. 1

In its first year of the Big 10/SEC Volleyball Challenge, Florida will compete in the Big 10/SEC Challenge as the No. 17-ranked team in the nation. The weeklong tournament, which features all 18 Big Ten schools and all 16 SEC institutions, makes history as the first time volleyball has been played at Wrigley Field.

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Florida volleyball sweeps Stony Brook in regular-season opener

By Sofia Alamo and Nicole Scura | Aug. 30

No. 17 Florida (1-0) swept Stony Brook (1-3) in its home opener Sunday afternoon, rebounding from Thursday’s two-set loss against the No. 1 team in the country.