Gators Welcome Florida State for Sunshine Showdown

Tuesday, September 17

Gainesville, FL

6 PM

Florida Gators

#23 Florida State

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Gators Welcome Florida State for Sunshine Showdown

Monday, September 16, 2019 | Volleyball

Florida-Florida State set to air on the SEC Network

By: Katie Callahan

Match Notes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 11 Florida volleyball team hosts the 2019 Sunshine Showdown on Tuesday night when the No. 23 Florida State Seminoles come to town.

First serve is slated for 6 p.m. on the SEC Network with Missy Whittemore and Tiffany Greene on the call. ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM/850 AM will air the radio broadcast.

This is the 63rd meeting between the two programs since the inception of Florida's volleyball program in 1984. The Gators hold the 42-20 series record over the Seminoles, including a 24-6 record in Gainesville, Fla.

Both Florida and Florida State come into the match with a 5-2 overall record.

The last time these two in-state rivals faced off was in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament on Nov. 29. Florida swept Florida State in Orlando, Fla., taking the match 25-21, 25-20, 25-13.

Paige Hammons led all Gators with 16 kills on the night, recording a .455 clip. Rachael Kramer and Thayer Hall each pitched in nine kills apiece as well.

Allie Gregory recorded 22 digs in the three-set match, tying her career-best mark.

At the net, Kramer recorded nine blocks, averaging 3.00 per set.

No. 11 Florida vs. No. 23 Florida State Broadcast Information
Time & Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 6 p.m.
TV Network: SEC Network | Live Stream: WatchESPN | Live Stats: Sidearm | Radio: ESPN 98.1FM/850AM

Series Information – No. 11 Florida vs. No. 23 Florida State

This is the 63rd meeting between the two schools
Florida leads: 42-20 (35-6 under Mary Wise)
3-set: 23-7 | 4-set: 13-5 | 5-set: 6-8
Home: 24-6 | Away: 15-10 | Neutral: 3-4
Last Time Out: Nov. 29, 2018 | Orlando, Fla. | W, 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-13)

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 arriving at 4:30 p.m.
Gymnastics Team Appearance - The Florida gymnastics team will be in appearance at Tuesday's match & will throw T-shirts to the crowd!
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.
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 Friday night and Saturday night matches on the court

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]