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Carli Snyder attempts a kill during Florida's 3-2 win against Oklahoma on Satuday in the O'Connell Center.

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Snyder finds success in five-set win against Oklahoma

By EDEN OTERO | Aug. 30, 2014

Over the course of just two days it’s been the battle of the freshman.

Freshman middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan swings for a kill during Florida's 3-0 win against Idaho on Aug. 29 in the O'Connell Center.

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Alhassan shines as Florida sweeps Georgia Southern, Idaho

By EDEN OTERO | Aug. 29, 2014

Coach Mary Wise described her as a player that, like Chloe Mann, people would remember.

The Florida volleyball team huddles prior to its 3-2 loss to Florida State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Florida opens its season today against Georgia Southern in the Active Ankle Challenge.

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Florida prepares for Active Ankle Challenge

By IAN COHEN | Aug. 28, 2014

If you were to walk in on a Florida volleyball practice at the Gale Lemerand Gym, it wouldn’t look like one.

Alex Holston swings at the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Tennessee on Oct. 27 in the O'Connell Center.

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Holston moved on from nerves, ready for season opener

By EDEN OTERO | Aug. 27, 2014

Last season, she was the freshman phenom that was nervous about seeing her name in the starting line up.

Simone Antwi swings at the ball during Florida's 3-2 loss to Florida State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Dec. 6 in the O'Connell Center.

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Middle blockers vying for playing time

By EDEN OTERO | Aug. 25, 2014

With a strong backline that consists of three veteran players, there is little doubt that Florida’s defense can hold its own.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during Florida’s 2-0 win against Jacksonville on Nov. 16 in Gainesville.

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Looking beyond the Swamp: Several UF teams poised for big seasons

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Aug. 18, 2014

Within the next month, seven UF sports that aren’t named football will begin their seasons.

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Freshman middle blocker has raw talent despite inexperience

By IAN COHEN | Aug. 18, 2014

Rhamat Alhassan played basketball almost her entire life.

Holly Pole records a dig during Florida's 3-2 loss to Florida State on Dec. 6 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in the O'Connell Center. Pole has 527 career digs and 52 career service aces heading into the 2014 season — her senior year.

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Veteran backcourt ready to lead 2014 volleyball team

By EDEN OTERO | Aug. 13, 2014

Coach Mary Wise has many reasons to be excited about this year’s volleyball squad.

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Men’s golf team names J.C. Deacon as newest coach

By LAYNE WEITZEL< | June 16, 2014

Get ready to welcome a new coach to the University of Florida campus.

Gators coach Mary Wise (left) and Chloe Mann speak to reporters at their press conference following Florida’s five-set defeat against Florida State on Friday night in the O'Connell Center.

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Seminoles oust Gators from NCAA Tournament in five-set thriller

By RJ Schaffer | Dec. 6, 2013

About three years ago, Florida held on for a five set win to knock off Florida State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. On Friday, it was Florida State’s turn to return the favor.

Redshirt senior middle blocker Chloe Mann swings at the ball set to her by senior setter Taylor Brauneis during Florida’s 3-0 victory against Jacksonville on Thursday in the O’Connell Center. Mann had a team-high 15 kills against the Dolphins.

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Florida sweeps Jacksonville in first round of NCAA Tournament without Mallette

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Dec. 5, 2013

A constant fixture on Florida’s starting line-up was missing Thursday when Florida started ita postseason play against Jacksonville in the O’Connell Center. Sophomore outside hitter Gabby Mallette was not only missing from the line-up, but she was also missing from the bench and seemingly the arena.

Alex Holston celebrates with teammates during Florida’s three-set win against Tennessee on Oct. 27 in the O’Connell Center. The freshman is third on the Gators in kills per set.

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Taking Over: Freshman embracing large role early in career

By RJ Schaffer | Dec. 2, 2013

Alex Holston is having one of the most impressive starts to a career in Florida volleyball history.

Ziva Recek reaches for the ball during Florida’s three-set victory against Tennessee on Oct. 27 in the O’Connell Center.

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Gators take on Dolphins in first round of NCAA Tournament

By RJ Schaffer | Dec. 2, 2013

For four teams, the road to the national title will run through Gainesville.

Florida coach Mary Wise claps during a 3-0 win against FIU on Aug. 24, 2012 in the O'Connell Center.

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Gators volleyball earns No. 5 overall seed, set to host Jacksonville in NCAA Tournament

By RJ Schaffer | Dec. 1, 2013

The Gators women’s volleyball team found out that the road to the program’s first national title will run through Gainesville.

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Mann, Brauneis preparing for final regular-season match

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 25, 2013

The end of the road is nearing for middle blocker Chloe Mann and setter Taylor Brauneis.

Redshirt senior middle blocker Chloe Mann spikes the ball, after a set-up by fellow senior Taylor Brauneis, for the match-winning kill during No. 7 Florida's sweep of LSU on Friday night in the O'Connell Center.

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Brauneis' 39 assists power UF to sweep of LSU

By RJ Schaffer | Nov. 22, 2013

Taylor Brauneis put on a show even before the first point of her last regular-season game in the O’Connell Center.

Chloe Mann (10) attempts to block the ball during Florida’s three-set victory against Alabama on Sunday in the O’Connell Center. Mann is hitting .500 this season.

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Middle blocker looks to end decorated career on high note

By RJ Schaffer | Nov. 21, 2013

There have been few things Chloe Mann has not accomplished in her career.

Alex Holston blocks the ball during Florida’s three-set win against Texas A&M on Oct. 4 in the O’Connell Center.

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Freshman right-side hitter powers Gators to sweep of Volunteers

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 20, 2013

Florida freshman Alex Holston has already earned her spot in the Gators’ starting lineup.

Sophomore middle blocker Simone Antwi spikes the ball during the Gators' 3-0 loss to the Tigers on Friday night in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida ready for matchup at Tennessee

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 19, 2013

Florida’s next opponent, Tennessee, may have only won a single match out of 14 Southeastern Conference contests this season, but the Gators are not quick to write this team off as a win — and with good reason.

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Gators aiming to secure one of NCAA Tournament’s top seeds

By RJ Schaffer | Nov. 18, 2013

When Florida traveled to Missouri on Oct. 20, it was in the midst of one of the best stretches of volleyball in the program’s history.