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‘Gators vs. Gator Greats’ Match Set for Aug. 16
Monday, July 27, 2026 | Volleyball
The 2026 Gators are set to compete against alumni in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida volleyball will kick off the 2026 season with the first "Gators vs. Gator Greats" event, where nine alumni will return to the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Sunday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. ET to take on the current squad.
"The Gators vs. Gators Greats match is an exciting and important event for our program," head coach Ryan Theis said. "Not only does it give our current team the opportunity to compete against professionals, it gives us a chance to welcome back alumni who make our program so special. We can't wait to have our alums back in Gainesville playing high-level volleyball together, and we hope to make this special event a yearly tradition."
Rhamat Alhassan, Emily Canaan, Anna Dixon, AC Fitzpatrick, Rachael Kramer, Isabel Martin, Elli McKissock, Marli Monserez and Kennedy Muff will make up the roster for the Gator Greats, while Jenny Manz Theis will act as coach. Additional surprise guest appearances from other Gator legends are also expected.
Admission to the Gators vs. Gator Greats match is free. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive an autograph book, which they will have the opportunity use after the match during an autograph session featuring current and former athletes.
2026 Season Tickets
Season tickets for the Gators' 2026 campaign are on sale and can be found here. For additional questions, fans can call the Gator Ticket Office, email ticketoffice@gators.ufl.edu or fill out this form to be contacted by a representative.
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"The Gators vs. Gators Greats match is an exciting and important event for our program," head coach Ryan Theis said. "Not only does it give our current team the opportunity to compete against professionals, it gives us a chance to welcome back alumni who make our program so special. We can't wait to have our alums back in Gainesville playing high-level volleyball together, and we hope to make this special event a yearly tradition."
Rhamat Alhassan, Emily Canaan, Anna Dixon, AC Fitzpatrick, Rachael Kramer, Isabel Martin, Elli McKissock, Marli Monserez and Kennedy Muff will make up the roster for the Gator Greats, while Jenny Manz Theis will act as coach. Additional surprise guest appearances from other Gator legends are also expected.
Admission to the Gators vs. Gator Greats match is free. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive an autograph book, which they will have the opportunity use after the match during an autograph session featuring current and former athletes.
2026 Season Tickets
Season tickets for the Gators' 2026 campaign are on sale and can be found here. For additional questions, fans can call the Gator Ticket Office, email ticketoffice@gators.ufl.edu or fill out this form to be contacted by a representative.
| 2026 Gator Greats Roster | ||||
| Name | Position | Years at UF | Most Recent Pro Team | Hometown |
| Rhamat Alhassan | MB | 2014-17 | Grand Rapids Rise | Glenarden, Md. |
| Emily Canaan | L/DS | 2022-25 | N/A | Allen, Texas |
| Anna Dixon | OH/MB | 2023 | Columbus Fury | Louisburg, Kan. |
| AC Fitzpatrick | OH | 2022-24 | MAV Elore Foxconn (Hungary) | Ocala, Fla. |
| Rachael Kramer | MB | 2016-19 | USA Beach Volleyball | Phoenix, Ariz. |
| Isabel Martin | OH | 2024 | LOVB | Mauerstetten, Bavaria, Germany |
| Elli McKissock | L/DS | 2020-24 | Orlando Valkyrie | Windermere, Fla. |
| Marlie Monserez | S | 2018-21 | Orlando Valkyrie | Windermere, Fla. |
| Kennedy Muff | S | 2023 | N/A | Kenosha, Wis. |
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