Gators Welcome Razorbacks for Midweek Matchup
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 | Volleyball
Florida returns home to face Arkansas on Wednesday
Match Notes
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The 15th-ranked Florida Gators (23-4, 14-2) welcome the Arkansas Razorbacks (11-17, 5-11) to Exactech Arena on Wednesday evening.
First serve is slated for 5 p.m. on the SEC Network +.
The Gators have just two SEC matches remaining in the regular season and currently sit tied for first with Kentucky at 14-2.
UF is coming off a sweep of Georgia on Sunday afternoon, while Arkansas topped Mississippi State in a match that went the distance on Sunday.
Florida is ranked in the top-3 in three different categories in the SEC: first in blocks per set (2.55), second in hitting percentage (.286) and second in opponent hitting percentage (.183).
Individually, Thayer Hall is ranked fifth in points per set (4.51), fifth in service aces per set (0.32) and sixth in kills per set (3.85).
Rachael Kramer sits third in the league in hitting percentage with a .390 clip.
Marlie Monserez ranks fourth in the conference with 10.31 assists per set, while Allie Gregory is fourth in digs per set, averaging 4.11.
LaurenDooley ranks fourth in blocks per set, averaging 1.12, while Paige Hammons also ranked fourth in service aces per set, registering 0.36 through the season thus far.
In conference play, the Gators are ranked second in hitting percentage (.292) and third in opponent hitting percentage (.193). Rachael Kramer sits first in the league with a .451 clip.
In the last meeting between the two squads on Oct. 11, 2019, Florida won in straight sets (26-24, 25-16, 25-18).
The Gators hit .245 in the match, led by 10 kills from Thayer Hall. Holly Carlton and Paige Hammons both pitched in eight, while Rachael Kramer recorded seven.
Marlie Monserez dished out 31 assists in the match, while Hall led the backcourt defense with 15 digs. Allie Gregory recorded 13 digs of her own, while Hammons notched nine.
As a squad, the Gators recorded 13.0 blocks on the night, including a career-high 12 from Lauren Dooley. Carlton added nine – just one shy of tying her career-high.
Promotions
No. 15 Florida vs. Arkansas Broadcast Information
Time & Date: Wednesday, Nov. 27 | 5 p.m.
TV Network: SEC Network + | Live Stream: WatchESPN | Live Stats: Sidearm | Radio: ESPN 98.1 FM/850AM
Series Information – No. 15 Florida vs. Arkansas
TICKET INFO | Gator Ticket Office Online | Call: 352-375-4683 x6800 (Open M-F, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The 15th-ranked Florida Gators (23-4, 14-2) welcome the Arkansas Razorbacks (11-17, 5-11) to Exactech Arena on Wednesday evening.
First serve is slated for 5 p.m. on the SEC Network +.
The Gators have just two SEC matches remaining in the regular season and currently sit tied for first with Kentucky at 14-2.
UF is coming off a sweep of Georgia on Sunday afternoon, while Arkansas topped Mississippi State in a match that went the distance on Sunday.
Florida is ranked in the top-3 in three different categories in the SEC: first in blocks per set (2.55), second in hitting percentage (.286) and second in opponent hitting percentage (.183).
Individually, Thayer Hall is ranked fifth in points per set (4.51), fifth in service aces per set (0.32) and sixth in kills per set (3.85).
Rachael Kramer sits third in the league in hitting percentage with a .390 clip.
Marlie Monserez ranks fourth in the conference with 10.31 assists per set, while Allie Gregory is fourth in digs per set, averaging 4.11.
LaurenDooley ranks fourth in blocks per set, averaging 1.12, while Paige Hammons also ranked fourth in service aces per set, registering 0.36 through the season thus far.
In conference play, the Gators are ranked second in hitting percentage (.292) and third in opponent hitting percentage (.193). Rachael Kramer sits first in the league with a .451 clip.
In the last meeting between the two squads on Oct. 11, 2019, Florida won in straight sets (26-24, 25-16, 25-18).
The Gators hit .245 in the match, led by 10 kills from Thayer Hall. Holly Carlton and Paige Hammons both pitched in eight, while Rachael Kramer recorded seven.
Marlie Monserez dished out 31 assists in the match, while Hall led the backcourt defense with 15 digs. Allie Gregory recorded 13 digs of her own, while Hammons notched nine.
As a squad, the Gators recorded 13.0 blocks on the night, including a career-high 12 from Lauren Dooley. Carlton added nine – just one shy of tying her career-high.
Promotions
- Giveaway – 200 Florida Volleyball Scout Patches
- Kid's Corner – Face painter, coloring games, prize wheel & more!
- Kid's Tunnel - Kids 12 and under 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. 15 Florida vs. Arkansas Broadcast Information
Time & Date: Wednesday, Nov. 27 | 5 p.m.
TV Network: SEC Network + | Live Stream: WatchESPN | Live Stats: Sidearm | Radio: ESPN 98.1 FM/850AM
Series Information – No. 15 Florida vs. Arkansas
- This is the 47th meeting between the two schools
- Florida leads: 43-3 (43-3 under Mary Wise)
- 3-set: 24-1 | 4-set: 14-0 | 5-set: 5-2
- Home: 19-0 | Away: 18-2 | Neutral: 6-1
- Last Time Out: Oct. 11, 2019 | Fayetteville, Ark. | W, 3-0 (26-24, 25-16, 25-18)
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]
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