Florida volleyball remains a perfect 3-0 following opening-weekend play.
Florida Volleyball Rises to No. 10 in AVCA/TARAFLEX Rankings
Monday, September 2, 2024 | Volleyball
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – After returning south to the Sunshine State with three wins under their belt, the Florida volleyball team moves to No. 10 in AVCA/TARAFLEX Division I WVB Poll.
The Gators collected wins against RV Colorado State, Northern Colorado and Michigan State in the first weekend of action. Florida is currently hitting a .317 attacking percentage, to average 13.36 kills per set. Additionally, the Gators are averaging 12.27 assists, 10.27 digs, 2.45 blocks and 2.18 aces per set.
Fresh-Florida faces - Isabel Martin, Alec Rothe, Jaela Auguste and Taylor Parks - along with returning Gators - Trinity Adams, Emily Canaan, AC Fitzpatrick, Emerson Hoyle, Elli McKissock and Amaya Thomas - rallied through the hardship of a new rotation following All-American's Kennedy Martin's sudden exit from weekend play. The sophomore went down on her ankle in the fourth set against Colorado State on Friday, Aug. 30th and didn't return for the remainder of the weekend – with her return to be determined.
Florida received 870 points to rank No.11 in AVCA's Preseason Division I WVB Poll on Aug. 19.
Sept. 2 AVCA/TARAFLEX Division I WVB Poll
Others receiving votes and listed on two or more ballots: Georgia 88; Western Kentucky 68; TCU 62; Houston 41; Ohio State 30; Hawai'i 28; Miami (FL) 23; Washington State 23; Auburn 20; SMU 12; Missouri 11; Indiana 10; Washington 10; UNLV 4 - Dropped Out: Georgia (25)
4 teams mentioned on only one ballot for a total of 13 combined points
The Gators welcome South Florida, Southern Indiana and Ohio State to Gainesville for the Florida Invitational from Friday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, Sept. 8. Ohio State and Southern Indiana kick off the three days of play on Friday at 4 p.m. ET with Florida and USF following at 7 p.m. ET. The Gators and Southern Indiana will go head-to-head for the first time on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, with Ohio State and USF at 6 p.m. ET. The Invitational concludes on Sunday, with Southern Indiana and USF playing at 1 p.m. ET before the Gators and Ohio State compete against each other at 4 p.m. All matches will be played inside the Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Sunday's match against Ohio State will be aired on ESPN2, while all other matches can be followed via live stats available on the schedule page or on WRUF Radio. Fans can purchase single-game tickets to all three matches here.
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The Gators collected wins against RV Colorado State, Northern Colorado and Michigan State in the first weekend of action. Florida is currently hitting a .317 attacking percentage, to average 13.36 kills per set. Additionally, the Gators are averaging 12.27 assists, 10.27 digs, 2.45 blocks and 2.18 aces per set.
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Fresh-Florida faces - Isabel Martin, Alec Rothe, Jaela Auguste and Taylor Parks - along with returning Gators - Trinity Adams, Emily Canaan, AC Fitzpatrick, Emerson Hoyle, Elli McKissock and Amaya Thomas - rallied through the hardship of a new rotation following All-American's Kennedy Martin's sudden exit from weekend play. The sophomore went down on her ankle in the fourth set against Colorado State on Friday, Aug. 30th and didn't return for the remainder of the weekend – with her return to be determined.
Florida received 870 points to rank No.11 in AVCA's Preseason Division I WVB Poll on Aug. 19.
Sept. 2 AVCA/TARAFLEX Division I WVB Poll
| Rank | Institution (First Place Votes) | Points | Previous Rank |
| 1 | Texas (51) | 1,514 | 1 |
| 2 | Nebraska (10) | 1,470 | 2 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | 1,375 | 4 |
| 4 | Louisville | 1,352 | 6 |
| 5 | Stanford | 1,253 | 5 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 1,211 | 3 |
| 7 | Penn State | 1,149 | 7 |
| 8 | Purdue | 1,049 | 8 |
| 9 | Kentucky | 965 | 9 |
| 10 | Florida | 930 | 11 |
| 11 | Creighton | 906 | 12 |
| 12 | Oregon | 876 | 10 |
| 13 | Kansas | 787 | 13 |
| 14 | BYU | 668 | 16 |
| 15 | Florida State | 526 | 20 |
| 16 | Arizona State | 513 | 17 |
| 17 | Tennessee | 486 | 15 |
| 18 | Minnesota | 453 | 18 |
| 19 | Georgia Tech | 399 | 14 |
| 20 | Southern California | 375 | 21 |
| 21 | Arkansas | 310 | 19 |
| 22 | Dayton | 257 | 22 |
| 23 | Baylor | 241 | 23 |
| 24 | Marquette | 182 | 24 |
| 25 | UCLA | 134 | NR |
4 teams mentioned on only one ballot for a total of 13 combined points
The Gators welcome South Florida, Southern Indiana and Ohio State to Gainesville for the Florida Invitational from Friday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, Sept. 8. Ohio State and Southern Indiana kick off the three days of play on Friday at 4 p.m. ET with Florida and USF following at 7 p.m. ET. The Gators and Southern Indiana will go head-to-head for the first time on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, with Ohio State and USF at 6 p.m. ET. The Invitational concludes on Sunday, with Southern Indiana and USF playing at 1 p.m. ET before the Gators and Ohio State compete against each other at 4 p.m. All matches will be played inside the Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Sunday's match against Ohio State will be aired on ESPN2, while all other matches can be followed via live stats available on the schedule page or on WRUF Radio. Fans can purchase single-game tickets to all three matches here.
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