Gators Continue Homestand Against Tennessee

Sunday, October 27

Gainesville, FL

1 PM

Florida Gators

Tennessee

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Gators Continue Homestand Against Tennessee

Saturday, October 26, 2019 | Volleyball

Florida faces off against the Lady Vols on Sunday at 1 p.m. on the SEC Network

By: Katie Callahan

Match Notes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 13 Florida volleyball teams continues its SEC schedule with a match against Tennessee on Sunday in Exactech Arena.

First serve is slated for 1 p.m. on the SEC Network, with Sam Ravech and Missy Whittemore on the call.

The Gators are coming off a sweep of Alabama on Friday night, while Tennessee fell in straight sets to South Carolina in its last outing.

Sunday's match includes numerous promotions, including the #WearBlue initiative. There will also be a Fall Festival, where kids can decorate pumpkins, participate in games and get their faces painted.

Florida is ranked in the top-3 in three different categories in the SEC: hitting percentage (2nd, .271); opponent hitting efficiency (2nd, .172) and blocks per set (1st, 2.66).

Individually, Thayer Hall is ranked fifth in points per set (4.48), eighth in service aces per set (0.30) and sixth in kills per set (3.85).

Marlie Monserez sits fourth in the conference with 9.96 assists per set, while Allie Gregory is fourth in digs per set, averaging 4.24.

Lauren Dooley is ranked second in blocks per set, averaging 1.23 and Paige Hammons is third in service aces per set, registering 0.35 through the season thus far.

In conference play, the Gators are ranked first in blocks per set (2.79) and second in opponent hitting percentage (.177). Rachael Kramer is first in the league in hitting percentage (.391) and Lauren Dooley is second in blocks per set, averaging 1.38.

In the last meeting between Florida and Tennessee on Nov. 21, 2018, the Gators dropped the 3-0 decision in Knoxville, Tenn. (22-25, 16-25, 21-25).

Florida finished with seven blocks overall, with a team-best three coming from Rachael Kramer, Holly Carlton and Taelor Kellum.

The Gators were paced on the offensive front by Kramer, who recorded seven kills in the match. Paige Hammons and Carlton both followed with six kills apiece and Mia Sokolowski added five on the night.

Allie Monserez led the setting efforts for Florida, dishing out 15 assists, while Marlie Monserez added seven assists of her own, as well as three kills in the match.

Allie Gregory led the defensive effort in the backcourt, recording 18 digs.

Promotions

Kid's Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival – Located in the Gate 1 lobby, the kid's pumpkin patch will feature a face painter, pumpkin patch full of medium-sized pumpkins, a decorating station
- There will also be a fall photo station, free candy, games, as well as fall themed movies playing on a small TV
Rachael Kramer Growth Chart – 25 Rachael Kramer growth charts will be available to win on the prize wheel in the Gate 1 lobby
#WearBlue Initiative – Fans should wear blue to Sunday's match against Tennessee
Kid's Tunnel – Kid's 12 and under can form a tunnel as the Gators run out onto the court
Little Gators Hip Hop Clinic – The Little Gators Hip Hop Clinic will be performing during set breaks
Dazzlers – The Dazzlers will be performing on court with the Little Gators Hip Hop Clinic
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. Tennessee Broadcast Information
Time & Date: Sunday, Oct. 27 | 1 p.m.
TV Network: SEC Network | Live Stream: WatchESPN | Live Stats: Sidearm | Radio: ESPN 98.1FM/850AM

Series Information – No. 13 Florida vs. Tennessee

This is the 64th meeting between the two schools
Florida leads: 50-13 (46-8 under Mary Wise)
3-set: 39-2 | 4-set: 9-4 | 5-set: 2-7
Home: 26-7 | Away: 23-5 | Neutral: 1-1
Last Time Out: Nov. 21, 2018 | Knoxville, Tenn. | L, 0-3 (22-25, 16-25, 25-21)

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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]

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