Gators Tabbed Second in SEC Preseason Coaches’ Poll
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 | Volleyball
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida volleyball team earned the No. 2 ranking in the SEC Preseason Coaches' Poll, as the league announced Wednesday morning.
Florida, who finished last season's campaign with a 21-4 record and finished second in the SEC, garnered six first place votes and totaled 138 points, just one point behind the reigning national champion Kentucky Wildcats for first place.
The Gators also boast four Preseason All-SEC selections in T'ara Ceasar (OH), Lauren Forte (MB), Thayer Hall (OH) and Marlie Monserez (S). The four selections are the most in the conference, followed by three from Kentucky and two from LSU.
UF returns nine players from last season's Regional Final team, including five starters and Florida's starting libero: T'ara Ceasar, Lauren Dooley, Lauren Forte, Thayer Hall, Elli McKissock and Marlie Monserez.
The Gators welcome four freshmen to the 2021 squad that looks to win its 25th SEC Championship this season – the most of any team in the league.
Florida's 2021 campaign will kick off in California, with the Gators competing in the Hornet Invitational Aug. 27-28, hosted by Sacramento State.
UF then returns to the Sunshine State for the home opener against Minnesota on Sept. 5.
Preseason Coaches' Poll (first-place votes in parentheses)
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Florida, who finished last season's campaign with a 21-4 record and finished second in the SEC, garnered six first place votes and totaled 138 points, just one point behind the reigning national champion Kentucky Wildcats for first place.
The Gators also boast four Preseason All-SEC selections in T'ara Ceasar (OH), Lauren Forte (MB), Thayer Hall (OH) and Marlie Monserez (S). The four selections are the most in the conference, followed by three from Kentucky and two from LSU.
UF returns nine players from last season's Regional Final team, including five starters and Florida's starting libero: T'ara Ceasar, Lauren Dooley, Lauren Forte, Thayer Hall, Elli McKissock and Marlie Monserez.
The Gators welcome four freshmen to the 2021 squad that looks to win its 25th SEC Championship this season – the most of any team in the league.
Florida's 2021 campaign will kick off in California, with the Gators competing in the Hornet Invitational Aug. 27-28, hosted by Sacramento State.
UF then returns to the Sunshine State for the home opener against Minnesota on Sept. 5.
Preseason Coaches' Poll (first-place votes in parentheses)
| Place | School | Points |
| 1. | Kentucky (7) | 139 |
| 2. | Florida (6) | 138 |
| 3. | LSU | 118 |
| 4. | Tennessee | 100 |
| 5. | Arkansas | 98 |
| 6. | South Carolina | 93 |
| 7. | Texas A&M | 77 |
| 8. | Georgia | 67 |
| Missouri | 67 | |
| 10. | Alabama | 43 |
| 11. | Ole Miss | 32 |
| 12. | Mississippi State | 30 |
| 13. | Auburn | 12 |
Volleyball Preseason All-SEC Team
| Name, School | Pos. | Yr. | Ht. | Hometown |
| T'ara Ceasar, Florida | OH | R-Sr. | 6-1 | Panama City, Fla. |
| Lauren Forte, Florida | MB | R-Sr. | 6-3 | Tempe, Ariz. |
| Thayer Hall, Florida | OH | Sr. | 6-3 | Spartanburg, S.C. |
| Marlie Monserez, Florida | S | Sr. | 6-0 | Windermere, Fla. |
| Madi Skinner, Kentucky | OH | So. | 6-2 | Katy, Texas |
| Alli Stumler, Kentucky | OH | Sr. | 6-1 | Floyds Knobs, Ind. |
| Azhani Tealer, Kentucky | MB | Jr. | 5-10 | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| Taylor Bannister, LSU | RS | Sr. | 6-5 | Missouri City, Texas |
| Kylie Deberg, LSU | OH | Gr. | 6-4 | Hudson, Iowa |
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