Volleyball reporter Ava is a sophomore sports journalism student and the volleyball beat reporter for fall 2025. She enjoys playing basketball and volleyball in her free time and going on beach trips with friends. She has been a Boston sports fan all her life (Brad Marchand we miss you).
After a season full of ups and downs, Florida wrapped up its regular season with a 14-10 record and a 9-6 record in Southeastern Conference play, securing the No. 5 seed in the SEC Tournament.
To close out its regular season, Florida snapped a three-match losing streak, defeating Ole Miss on Nov. 14.
The Gators couldn’t close out a 22-17 lead in set three.
The Gators have existing issues that must be addressed in its final two regular season matches
Interim coach Billy Gonzales confirmed Monday DJ Lagway will maintain his position as Florida’s starting quarterback despite being benched against Kentucky.
Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson will miss the remainder of the season and is set to undergo a tight-rope surgery on Wednesday for an ankle injury he suffered against Georgia.
President Donald Trump has immersed himself in the legal realm of sports since he took office in January, altering a landscape that has remained mostly unchanged for many years.
Florida volleyball’s 2025 roster is made up primarily of underclassmen. Of the 17-person roster, only four have more than two full years of collegiate experience. Among them is veteran defensive specialist Emily Canaan, who has been the sole senior on the floor for most of this year.
Gators volleyball will take on one of the top teams in the country when they face the No. 4 Texas Longhorns. There's some key areas the Gators will need to focus on in order to earn an upset victory.
Since his temporary promotion, interim head coach Billy Gonzales has harped playing for the patch. The sentiment has been the driving force for the Gators despite falling well short of expectations in 2025.
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