Gators-Wildcats Face Off in Top-20 Battle

Sunday, November 17

Gainesville, FL

3 PM

Florida Gators

#17 Kentucky

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Gators-Wildcats Face Off in Top-20 Battle

Saturday, November 16, 2019 | Volleyball

No. 11 Florida and No. 17 Kentucky sit first and second in the SEC

By: Katie Callahan

Match Notes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The 11th-ranked Florida Gators welcome the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats to town on Sunday for a battle of the top two teams in the SEC.

First serve is slated for 3 p.m. on the SEC Network with Tiffany Greene and Missy Whittemore on the call.

UF is coming off a sweep over LSU on Friday night, while Kentucky defeated South Carolina in straight sets on Friday evening.

Florida is ranked in the top-3 in three different categories in the SEC: hitting percentage (2nd, .275), opponent hitting efficiency (2nd, .180) and blocks per set (1st, 2.57).

Individually, Thayer Hall is ranked fifth in points per set (4.51), ninth in service aces per set (0.30) and sixth in kills per set (3.89).

Rachael Kramer sits sixth in the league in hitting percentage with a .357 clip.

Marlie Monserez ranks fourth in the conference with 10.37 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 1.18 and Paige Hammons is also ranked fourth in service aces per set, registering 0.34 through the season thus far.

In conference play, the Gators are ranked first in blocks per set (2.59), third in hitting percentage (.274) and third in opponent hitting percentage (.189). Rachael Kramer is third in the league in hitting percentage (.413).

In the last meeting on Oct. 6, 2019, the Gators fell in a tough five-set battle in Lexington, Ky. (12-25, 25-19, 25-22, 19-25, 8-15).

Thayer Hall led the way offensively with 17 kills, followed by 16 from Rachael Kramer. Holly Carlton pitched in eight kills, while Paige Hammons added seven.

Marlie Monserez dished out 44 assists in the match.

Allie Gregory led the backcourt defense, posting 20 digs. Hall added 19, tying her career-best mark, while Monserez and Hammons each pitched in 13 apiece.

As a squad, the team recorded 16 blocks, led by a then-career-best seven by Lauren Dooley. Monserez added a personal-best five blocks, while Hall pitched in four.

Promotions

Giveaway: Free Point Florida embroidered key tags for the first 1,000 fans in attendance
First Responders Appreciation Day: Buy one, get one free general admission tickets for first responders, active military, and veterans using promo code SALTUE – get yours now!
#WearOrange: Make sure to wear your best orange Gators gear as we face off against Kentucky
Gators Baseball Appearance: Meet the Gators Baseball team pre-match and get autographs from your favorite players
Gators Students Rewards Check In: UF students can check in via the Gators students rewards app to earn points towards great prizes.
Sunday Spike Line: Every Sunday, kids 12 and under can come down onto the court after the match to spike a ball over a lowered net. To participate, parents/guardians can sign up kids 12 and under at the marketing table beginning at the start of the third set
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. No. 17 Kentucky Broadcast Information
Time & Date: Sunday, Nov. 17 | 3 p.m.
TV Network: SEC Network | Live Stream: WatchESPN | Live Stats: Sidearm | Radio: ESPN 98.1 FM/850AM

Series Information – No. 11 Florida vs. No. 17 Kentucky

This is the 67th meeting between the two schools
Florida leads: 51-15 (49-8 under Mary Wise)
3-set: 36-7 | 4-set: 9-2 | 5-set: 6-6
Home: 24-7 | Away: 23-7 | Neutral: 4-1
Last Time Out: Oct. 6, 2019 | Lexington, Ky. | L, 2-3 (12-25, 25-19, 25-22, 19-25, 8-15)

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]