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Allie Monserez (22) celebrates with teammate Rhamat Alhassan during Florida's Sept. 17, 2016, win over Marshall in the Lemerand Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball thriving off play of setter Monserez

By Skyler Lebron | Oct. 20, 2016

This season, Allie Monserez has been dominant.

UF middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan swings for a kill during Florida's 3-0 win against Ole Miss on Sept. 25 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Alhassan powers Florida to road win over Aggies

By Ray Boone | Oct. 16, 2016

When the Florida volleyball team marched into Reed Arena to face defending Southeastern Conference champion Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon, the Gators were expecting a battle.

UF's Shainah Joseph swings for a kill attempt against Mississippi State. The sophomore middle blocker recorded seven kills and five blocks as No. 8 seed Florida defeated ninth-seed Illinois in the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday in Ames, Iowa.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 9 Florida defeats LSU for 10th sweep of season

By Skyler Lebron | Oct. 15, 2016

Heading into the third set of its match against SEC rival LSU, the Florida volleyball team held a substantial 2-0 set lead and was on its way to a third-straight victory.

Before Carli Snyder (left) and Caroline Knop (right) became best friends, the two weren't so friendly. "I hated her guts," Knop said. "Blonde, frizzy hair ... I mean, it was just like, 'Who is this girl?'"

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AN UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP: Caroline Knop finds home at Florida

By Ray Boone | Oct. 13, 2016

University of Florida volleyball player Carli Snyder was preparing for bed on a quiet night in her hometown of Macomb, Michigan, when her phone flashed and buzzed beside her.

UF coach Mary Wise talks with her players during Florida's 3-1 win over Marshall on Sept. 17, 2016, in the Lemerand Athletic Center.

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Surging Gators keeping one eye on NCAAs

By Ray Boone | Oct. 12, 2016

No. 9 Florida has been one of the most dominant teams in the Southeastern Conference this season.

Rachael Kramer (right) attempts a block during Florida's 3-0 win over Jacksonville on Sept. 16, 2016, in the Lemerand Center.

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Physicality, defense defining Gators volleyball team

By Ray Boone | Oct. 10, 2016

During the second set of Sunday’s matchup between No. 9 Florida and South Carolina, Gamecocks middle blocker Alicia Starr went up high for a kill to dent the Gators’ 23-19 lead.

UF's Carli Snyder (left) and Rhamat Alhassan celebrate during Florida's 3-0 win against New Hampshire Dec. 3, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida uses physical play to dismantle South Carolina

By Skyler Lebron | Oct. 9, 2016

With the No. 11 Florida volleyball team up 18-12 in the third set and holding a commanding 2-0 lead against Southeastern Conference rival South Carolina, all it needed was sound play to close out the rest of the match.

Caroline Knop serves during Florida's 3-0 win over Jacksonville at the Lemerand Athletic Center on Sept. 16, 2016.

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UF volleyball bounces back from loss with 3-1 win over Tennessee

By Skyler Lebron | Oct. 2, 2016

After a strong start to the fourth set, the No. 5 Florida volleyball team was tied with Tennessee at 20.

Right-side hitter Alex Holston swings for a kill during Florida's 3-1 win against Miami in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Dec. 6 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Kentucky snaps Florida's win streak in sweep

By Ray Boone | Sep. 28, 2016

During the first set of Wednesday night’s matchup between No. 5 Florida and Kentucky, UF outside hitter Carli Snyder drilled a ball off a perfect set from Allie Monserez.

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Despite 12-1 start, No. 5 Florida still has room to improve

By Ray Boone | Sep. 26, 2016

The Florida volleyball team snuck into the weekend’s Southeastern Conference opener with caution. The then-No. 6-ranked Gators were set to face a pair of teams that had already gotten off to solid starts to the year.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators volleyball team sweeps Alabama in Tuscaloosa

By Alejandro López | Sep. 25, 2016

Historically, the No. 6-ranked Florida volleyball team has dominated Alabama.

UF outside hitter Carli Snyder slams down a kill attempt during Florida's 3-0 win against Jacksonville on Sept. 16, 2016, inside the Lemerand Athletic Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Snyder, Knop lead Gators in road win over Ole Miss

By Ray Boone | Sep. 23, 2016

Since 2009, Ole Miss volleyball has won just one set against Florida.

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UF looking to form identity ahead of conference schedule

By Alejandro López | Sep. 20, 2016

The No. 6 Florida Gators volleyball team is already four weeks into its season.

UF right-side hitter Alex Holston (3) celebrates during Florida's 3-0 win against St. John's on Sept. 17, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball wins 10th straight match

By Alejandro López | Sep. 18, 2016

UF’s volleyball team wasn’t expecting this.

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Snyder shines in win over Jacksonville

By Ray Boone | Sep. 17, 2016

In the middle of the third set in Friday night’s matchup against Jacksonville, the Gators were having a difficult time pulling away from the Dolphins.