Florida Gators
10-4, 2-3SEC
Texas A&M
9-6, 2-2SEC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | 9 | 23 | 18 | 0 |
| Florida | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
No. 17 Gators Bounce Back, Sweep Texas A&M
Saturday, October 10, 2015 | Volleyball
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Sophomore middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan slammed down a career-high 18 kills and hit a season-best .810 as the No. 17 Gators bounced back from a three-match skid with a 3-0 sweep of Texas A&M Friday at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in UF's Saluting Those Who Serve match.
It was a total team effort as Florida (10-4, 2-3 SEC) hit a season-best .517 and had its lowest error match of the season, with just six attack errors and three service errors, in the straight-set victory (25-9, 25-23, 25-18). It all started with the Gators' first contact led by senior libero Nikki O'Rourke in the back row. O'Rourke turned in 10 digs, but Carli Snyder and éiva Recek also combined for 15 digs on the night. Senior setter Mackenzie Dagostino set a stellar match with 43 assists, her second-most in a three-setter this year.
The Orange and Blue served up six aces and posted six blocks en route UF's 11th straight win over Texas A&M (9-6, 2-2 SEC).
Florida cruised to a 25-9 win in the first set before a closer contested 25-23 victory in the second to head in to the break ahead 2-0. The third, a 25-18 decision in favor of the home team, featured four ties and two lead changes, but was a fun one thanks in part to four service aces -- back-to-back aces by both setters Mackenzie Dagostino and Abby Detering early and late in the frame, respectively.
Four Gators, including Alhassan, hit above .400 on the night, Snyder an error-free and season-best .545, junior right side Alex Holston a season-best .524 and senior middle Simone Antwi a .429 clip with seven kills and a team-high three blocks.
Next up, Auburn (11-5) comes to town Sunday after a sweep at South Carolina Friday night. While Sunday will serve as the Gators' Green Match, the first 500 fans will receive an orange Gator Volleyball tumbler.
MARY'S MINUTE
“Tonight's performance was a reflection of a great week of practice. This team embraced the opportunity to get better, we finally had the full team at practice and we were able to take full advantage of it. Tonight was a night that we played very well against a very good Texas A&M team and the goal is to build on this and see similar results Sunday.”
BY THE NUMBERS | Florida vs. Texas A&M and Auburn Match Notes
· .517 | Florida's hitting efficiency against Texas A&M, a season-best clip thanks in part to just six attack errors and stellar Gator passing
· 43 | Assists for senior setter Mackenzie Dagostino, who directed a gem of a match. Dagostino's 43 assists were her second-most in a three-set match this season (46 vs. Oregon)
· 6 | Sweeps for the Gators this season, including Friday's three-set victory against the Aggies
· 6 | Attack errors for the Orange and Blue, its lowest this season, along with just three service errors, also a season low for UF
· 6 | Service aces for Florida, compared to two for Texas A&M. The Gators have served up six or more aces in four matches this season. Mackenzie Dagostino, Abby Detering and Carli Snyder all had two each -- a career-tying number for both Detering and Snyder. UF had four aces in the final set, as both Dagostino and Detering had two each
UP NEXT
The No. 17 Gators and Auburn Tigers will clash Sunday on the SEC Network at 3 p.m. in the O'Dome with Tiffany Greene and Missy Whittemore on the call. Florida is an undefeated 39-0 against Auburn under Mary Wise, including a 20-0 edge at home.
FLORIDA VS AUBURN BROADCAST INFORMATION
Auburn Tigers (Oct. 11) at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
TV: SEC Network (Tiffany Greene & Missy Whittemore)
Live Stream: WatchESPN
Radio: ESPN Gainesville
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
No. 17 UF | AUBURN SERIES HISTORY
· 2015 Record: 11-5, 3-1 SEC
· Series Record: Florida leads, 43-1 (39-0 under Mary Wise)
o 3-set: 33-0; 4-set: 8-1; 5-set: 2-0
o Home: 20-0 | Away: 20-1 | Neutral: 3-0
· Last Time Out: Nov. 12, 2014 at Gainesville | W, 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-10)
FLORIDA VS AUBURN PROMOTIONS | GREEN MATCH!
· Presenting sponsor: WCA
· Gator Volleyball Tumblers
The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a Gator Volleyball Tumbler
· Rowdy Reptiles Check-In
Sunday will be a Rowdy Reptiles Check-In and Prize Pickup match!
· Kids Corner
Sundays are Kids Days at Florida Volleyball Matches. Stop by the Kids Corner to meet your favorite mascots, spirit squads, play games, make posters and partake other exciting promotions. Located on the inter concourse between gates 3 and 4
FOLLOW THE GATORS | Preseason SEC Favorites
