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Alex Holston swings at the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Tennessee on Oct. 27 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF volleyball wins 3-1 against LSU

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 3, 2014

Florida found themselves down 18 to 22 in the fourth set of Friday’s match against LSU.

Rhamat Alhassan (1) attempts a block during Florida's 3-0 win against Ole Miss on Sunday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF volleyball faces LSU in SEC matchup

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 2, 2014

Florida and LSU meet tonight in very different circumstances.

Holly Pole serves the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Ole Miss on Sunday.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Otero's Opinion: 'Sweetness' Breaking down Florida volleyball’s serving nicknames

By EDEN OTERO | Oct. 1, 2014

If you’re tired of reading hard-hitting news about Jeff Driskel’s fate as starting quarterback and coach Will Muschamp’s confidence in him, you’ve come to the right article at the right time.

Holly Pole (30) and Maddy Monserez attempt to dig the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Ole Miss on Sunday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Monserez, Pole leading Florida volleyball defense

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 29, 2014

In 2012, Maddy Monserez did not start a single match.

Simone Antwi (16) hits the ball over the net for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-0 win against Ole Miss on Sunday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Antwi has career day against Ole Miss

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 28, 2014

After Florida swept Auburn on Friday in its first Southeastern Conference game of the season, UF was able to do it again on Sunday against Ole Miss.

Junior Mackenzie Dagostino sets the ball during Florida's 3-2 win against Oklahoma.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball sweeps Auburn on road to open SEC play

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 26, 2014

The opening point of Florida versus Auburn lasted for what seemed like three minutes, each team diving and digging and dashing around the court, neither side wishing to be the first to trail in its conference opener.

Florida celebrates a point during its 3-0 win against Georgia Soutern on Aug. 29 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF volleyball starting SEC play with clean slate

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 25, 2014

Closing the door to one of the toughest preconference schedules in Florida history, the Gators head to Alabama to face their first Southeastern Conference opponent, Auburn, tonight at 8.

Freshman outside hitter Carli Snyder hits the ball over the net during Florida's 3-2 win against Oklahoma on Aug. 30 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Dagostino helps freshman outside hitter adjust

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 24, 2014

If Florida’s offense worked like a battery, then Mackenzie Dagostino would surely be the energizer bunny.

Noami Santos-Lamb swings for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-2 win against Oklahoma on Aug. 30, 2014, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

On the court: Comparing UF’s volleyball and football teams

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 23, 2014

Every time I’ve talked with volleyball coach Mary Wise about specific positions this season, she always breaks them down in football terms, so that’s what I’m going to do for all you football fans that don’t know a thing about volleyball.

UF coach Mary Wise calls out a play during Florida's 3-2 win against Oklahoma on Aug. 30 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball continuing to grow as non-conference play finishes

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 22, 2014

Coach Mary Wise’s central theme this season has been the Gators’ potential for growth.

Mackenzie Dagostino (6) sets the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Idaho on Aug. 30 in the O'Connell Center

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF tops UCF in four sets

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 21, 2014

A transfer and a walk-on lead their team to a four-set win.

Freshman middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan swings for a kill during Florida's 3-0 win against Idaho on Aug. 29 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida drops five-set match to Marquette

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 20, 2014

Coach Mary Wise will have plenty for her squad to work on before Sunday.

Ziva Recek serves during Florida's 3-1 loss to Texas on Sept. 6.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida deep at outside hitter position

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 18, 2014

Ziva Recek has not seen much time on the court this season.

Setter Mackenzie Dagostino sets the ball during Florida's 3-0 win against Georgia Southern on Friday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Improving setter assisting Florida as season progresses

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 17, 2014

Starting is proof that a player is one of the best at that position. It’s what players work toward the entire time they’re on a team.

UF coach Mary Wise reacts after a point during Florida's 3-1 loss to Texas on Sept. 6 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Wise reflects on 800 wins

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 15, 2014

It was nearly three decades ago when she embarked on her head-coaching career, barely a year removed from playing college volleyball and with zero experience as a coach.