Gators Welcome Gamecocks for Midweek Matchup

Wednesday, October 16

Gainesville, FL

8 PM

Florida Gators

South Carolina

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Gators Welcome Gamecocks for Midweek Matchup

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 | Volleyball

First serve is slated for 8 p.m. on the SEC Network

By: Katie Callahan

Match Notes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 13 Florida volleyball team welcomes South Carolina to Exactech Arena for a midweek matchup.

First serve is slated for 8 p.m. on the SEC Network with Missy Whittemore and Tiffany Greene on the call.

The Gators are coming off a five-set win against Texas A&M, while South Carolina topped Arkansas in a five-set decision on Sunday.

Florida is ranked in the top-3 in three different categories in the SEC: hitting percentage (2nd, .261); opponent hitting efficiency (2nd, .166) and blocks per set (1st, 2.79).

Individually, Thayer Hall is ranked sixth in points per set (4.35), fifth in service aces per set (0.33) and seventh in kills per set (3.69).

Marlie Monserez sits fifth in the conference with 9.74 assists per set, while Allie Gregory is fifth in digs per set, averaging 4.14.

Lauren Dooley is ranked second in blocks per set, averaging 1.28 and Paige Hammons is also ranked sixth in service aces per set, registering 0.32 through the season thus far.

In conference play, the Gators are ranked first in blocks per set (3.25) and second in opponent hitting percentage (.162). Rachael Kramer is second in the league in hitting percentage (.397) and Lauren Dooley is second in blocks per set, averaging 1.55.

In the last meeting, the Gators won the 3-0 decision in Gainesville, Fla. (25-21, 25-22, 25-16).

The Gators were led offensively by Paige Hammons, who registered 13 kills during the match. Rachael Kramer, Taelor Kellum and Holly Carlton all pitched in eight kills of their own.

Carlton (.467), Kellum (.467) and Kramer (.400) all hit over .400 in the match.

Allie Monserez led the Gators in setting, dishing out 26 assists on the evening. Marlie Monserez added 13 of her own as well.

Allie Gregory controlled the backcourt defense for Florida, posting 17 digs during the match. Gregory has led the Gators in digs 27 times this season.

As a team, Florida collect 11 blocks, including a team-best from five from Rachael Kramer. Paige Hammons and Mia Sokolowski each added four blocks as well.

Promotions

Giveaway: Iced pumpkin spiced lattes for the first 200 UF students
Giveaway: Free slice of pumpkin pie for the first 200 UF students
Rowdy Tunnel – Every mid-week and Friday match, a Rowdy Tunnel will be selected to come down to the court and help cheer on the Gators as they run out prior to the match!
Post-match Autographs: Autographs will take place after the match
Court Projection – Arrive early for every Gators home match this season for brand new court projection! Keep an eye out for different variations throughout the season!
Point Florida Cards – Sponsored by Gatorade – Fans can pick up "POINT FLORIDA" cards from the marketing tables at every home match to cheer on the Gators!
VyStar Fan of the Match – Each match, one Gators fan will be crowned "Fan of the Match" and win a prize courtesy of VyStar Credit Union!
Gator Volleyball Toss – Mini volleyballs will be tossed into the crowd during player introductions.
Gator Ace T-Shirts - Whenever a Gator records an ace, a t-shirt will be tossed into the stands.

No. 13 Florida vs. South Carolina Broadcast Information
Time & Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 8 p.m.
TV Network: SEC Network | Live Stream: WatchESPN | Live Stats: Sidearm | Radio: ESPN 98.1FM/850AM

Series Information – No. 13 Florida vs. South Carolina

This is the 64th meeting between the two schools
Florida leads: 57-7 (52-2 under Mary Wise)
3-set: 43-2 | 4-set: 10-4 | 5-set: 4-1
Home: 29-1 | Away: 26-5 | Neutral: 2-1
Last Time Out: Nov. 23, 2018 | Gainesville, Fla. | W, 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-16)

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Reserved (Sections 09*, 11*, 13*, 15*, 23, 25, 27, 29) – $50 [all ages]
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Loge Seating (subject to availability) [in front of the Sideline Club] – $75 [all ages]

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