Gators Welcome Tigers to Exactech Arena

Friday, November 15

Gainesville, FL

7 PM

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LSU

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Gators Welcome Tigers to Exactech Arena

Thursday, November 14, 2019 | Volleyball

Florida returns home for the first time in November to face off against LSU

By: Katie Callahan

Match Notes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 11 Florida volleyball team returns home for the first time in the month of November to face the LSU Tigers on Friday evening.

First serve is slated for 7 p.m. on the SEC Network +. This match will serve as Florida's brain cancer awareness match, in honor of Florida's Friends of Jaclyn adoptee, Sophia. Fans are encouraged to wear gray to support the cause.

The Gators are coming off a three-set win over Mississippi State last Sunday, while the Tigers topped then-No. 25 Texas A&M in four-sets in their last contest.

Florida is ranked in the top-3 in two different categories in the SEC: hitting percentage (2nd, .271), opponent hitting efficiency (2nd, .178) and blocks per set (1st, 2.60).

Individually, Thayer Hall is ranked fifth in points per set (4.49), ninth in service aces per set (0.29) and sixth in kills per set (3.87).

Rachael Kramer sits sixth in the league in hitting percentage with a .354 clip.

Marlie Monserez ranks fourth in the conference with 10.25 assists per set, while Allie Gregory is fourth in digs per set, averaging 4.21.

Lauren Dooley is ranked second in third per set, averaging 1.17 and Paige Hammons is also ranked fourth in service aces per set, registering 0.33 through the season thus far.

In conference play, the Gators are ranked second in blocks per set (2.63), third in hitting percentage (.267) and third in opponent hitting percentage (.187). Rachael Kramer is second in the league in hitting percentage (.414).

In the last meeting on Oct. 20, 2019, the Gators won in straight-sets in Baton Rouge, La. (25-20, 25-20, 25-21).

Florida hit .276 in the match, led by 18 kills from Thayer Hall. Holly Carlton posted 12 kills on the afternoon, while Paige Hammons pitched in eight.

Marlie Monserez dished out a team-high 40 assists, averaging 13.33 per set.

Allie Gregory recorded a team-high 18 digs in the match. Monserez also recorded 10 digs for a double-double, while Hall registered nine of her own.

Florida recorded four service aces, compared to just one error. Carlton led the way with two, while Morgyn Greer and Monserez both pitched in one.

Promotions

Giveaway: 500 gray ribbons to the first 500 fans in honor of brain cancer awareness
Giveaway: 200 Hype Squad fanny packs to the first 200 UF Students
Dance Marathon Check-in: The student group with the most participants in attendance will win a $500 donation to their fundraising efforts
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
First Serve: Steven Hughes from UF Health will be our honorary first serve
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. 11 Florida vs. LSU Broadcast Information
Time & Date: Friday, Nov. 15 | 7 p.m.
TV Network: SEC Network + | Live Stream: WatchESPN | Live Stats: Sidearm | Radio: ESPN 98.1FM/850AM

Series Information – No. 11 Florida vs. LSU

This is the 59th meeting between the two schools
Florida leads: 45-13 (42-5 under Mary Wise)
3-set: 27-7 | 4-set: 14-6 | 5-set: 4-0
Home: 22-5 | Away: 20-6 | Neutral: 3-2
Last Time Out: Oct. 20, 2019 | Baton Rouge, La. | W, 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-21)

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]