Gators Welcome Crimson Tide for SEC Matchup

Gators Welcome Crimson Tide for SEC Matchup

Thursday, October 24, 2019 | Volleyball

Florida takes on Alabama on Friday evening at 7 p.m.

By: Katie Callahan

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The 13th-ranked volleyball team is back in action on Friday evening as the team welcomes Alabama to Exactech Arena.

First serve is slated for 7 p.m. on the SEC Network + with Tom Collett and Missy Whittemore on the call.

Florida is ranked in the top-3 in three different categories in the SEC: hitting percentage (3rd, .266); opponent hitting efficiency (2nd, .170) and blocks per set (1st, 2.66).

Individually, Thayer Hall is ranked fifth in points per set (4.41), eighth in service aces per set (0.30) and sixth in kills per set (3.80).

Marlie Monserez sits fourth in the conference with 10.03 assists per set, while Allie Gregory is fourth in digs per set, averaging 4.23.

Lauren Dooley is ranked second in blocks per set, averaging 1.25 and Paige Hammons is also ranked sixth in service aces per set, registering 0.30 through the season thus far.

In conference play, the Gators are ranked first in blocks per set (2.81) and second in opponent hitting percentage (.174). Rachael Kramer is first in the league in hitting percentage (.383) and Lauren Dooley is second in blocks per set, averaging 1.42.

In the last meeting on Oct. 14, 2018, the Gators won the 3-0 decision in Gainesville, Fla. (25-21, 25-22, 25-16).

Holly Carlton paced the offense, finishing with nine kills. Taelor Kellum followed with seven, while Thayer Hall and Paige Hammons both chipped in six kills of their own.

Florida had six players hitting over .300 in the match – Marlie Monserez (1-0-1, 1.000), Taelor Kellum (7-0-12, .583), Mia Sokolowski (4-1-6, .500), Holly Carlton (9-1-17, .471), Rachael Kramer (5-1-10, .400) and Paige Hammons (6-2-13, .308).

Allie Monserez led the Gators in setting, dishing out 19 assists on the evening. Marlie Monserez added 10 of her own as well.

Allie Gregory controlled the backcourt defense for Florida, posting 12 digs during the match.

As a team, Florida recorded nine blocks – led by five from Rachael Kramer. Paige Hammons, Taelor Kellum and Holly Carlton all pitched in three apiece.

Promotions

Student Block Party – UF students will have the chance to attend the Student Block Party, which will include games, giveaways and a live DJ from GHQ
Dazzlers – The Dazzler's will perform on court in between the first and second sets
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. Alabama Broadcast Information
Time & Date: Friday, Oct. 25 | 7 p.m.
TV Network: SEC Network + | Live Stream: WatchESPN | Live Stats: Sidearm | Radio: ESPN 98.1FM/850AM

Series Information – No. 13 Florida vs. Alabama

This is the 47th meeting between the two schools
Florida leads: 46-0 (44-0 under Mary Wise)
3-set: 42-0 | 4-set: 4-0 | 5-set: 0-0
Home: 22-0 | Away: 21-0 | Neutral: 3-0
Last Time Out: Oct. 14, 2018 | Gainesville, Fla. | W, 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-16)

TICKET INFO | Gator Ticket Office Online | Call: 352-375-4683 x6800 (Open M-F, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
Season Ticket Prices:

Reserved (Sections 09*, 11*, 13*, 15*, 23, 25, 27, 29) – $50 [all ages]
General Admission (All other lower bowl areas) – $35 [ages 13 and up]
Courtside Season Pass (subject to availability) – $150 [all ages]
Loge Seating (subject to availability) [in front of the Sideline Club] – $75 [all ages]

Single-Match Ticket Prices:

Reserved (Sections 09*, 11*, 13*, 15*, 23, 25, 27, 29) | $6 [all ages]
General Admission (All other lower bowl areas) | $4 [ages 13 and up] / FREE [ages 12 and under]
Student General Admission – FREE [with valid Gator1 ID]