UF VB | Florida Welcomes Coastal Carolina For Final Nonconference Series

The Gators and the Chanticleers are facing off for the first time in program history

Match Notes<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__s3.amazonaws.com_sidearm.sites_gatorzone.com_documents_2021_9_15_09-5FCoastalCarolina.pdf&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=qXh7Z30TRYyN8NHnx3HxVvG5pjeRcp1yQBYVClMnh3Q&s=yFUpd9Es7tbKPVQa4WP9ufDZbNIgm0amgE4WgGtAVwc&e= >

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 14 Florida volleyball teams closes out nonconference play when the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers come to town for a two-match series beginning on Saturday.

First serve for Saturday’s match is slated for 12 p.m. ahead of the Florida-Alabama football game, while Sunday’s match will begin at 1 p.m.

Both matches will air on the SEC Network +. Saturday’s match can also be heard at FloridaGators.com/watch<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_showcase-3FLive-3D3603&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=qXh7Z30TRYyN8NHnx3HxVvG5pjeRcp1yQBYVClMnh3Q&s=lAjA2v9mkeDntF2DbO0MhJOKZ93l8nudMDid39bmN4U&e= >, while Sunday’s matchup will be on the airways of ESPN 98.1 FM/850 AM.

The Gators are coming off a four-set loss to Florida State on Wednesday night, while Coastal Carolina topped UNCW in straight-sets in its last contest on Sept. 11.

This is the first time in program history that the Gators and the Chanticleers are facing off.

UF Health & Gators Team Up to Offer Vaccination Opportunity

* Through a collaborative effort between UF Health and the Gators Athletics department, fans will have the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine before the Florida football team takes on Alabama
* UF Health is offering a $25 Visa gift card and a free drink coupon for a vaccine
* The opportunity to get the vaccine is between 12-2 p.m. inside Gate 1 at the O’Connell Center and a valid football or volleyball ticket for Saturday’s matchup is needed
* The drink coupon is valid at the O’Connell Center concession stand
Fan Information & Parking Information

* Any fan with a valid ticket for the Florida-Alabama football game will be given a free General Admission ticket for both matches
* Masks are expected at all times when inside any UF facility, including Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, even if you are vaccinated. This includes students, staff, vendors and visitors
* For Saturday’s match, parking information can be found below:
* Fans can park in Garage 109 (formerly known as Garage 9) where you will receive a voucher for the shuttle
* The shuttle will run free with the voucher from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Saturday
* After 12:30 p.m., fans will need to pay for the shuttle
Gators in the SEC

* Through the season thus far, Florida has at least one player ranked in the following categories:
* Hitting percentage: Lauren Forte (2nd, .454)
* Kills per set: T’ara Ceasar (9th, 3.71)
* Assists per set: Marlie Monserez (3rd, 10.82)
* Service aces per set: Elli McKissock (1st, 0.50)
* Digs per set: Elli McKissock (6th, 3.61)
* Points per set: T’ara Ceasar (9th, 4.13)
* Through the season thus far, Florida is ranked in the Top-10 in the conference in the following categories:
* Hitting percentage: 5th (.274)
* Opponent hitting percentage: 9th (.197)
* Assists per set: 4th (12.61)
* Kills per set: 6th (13.64)
* Blocks per set: 5th (2.45)
* Service aces per set: 2nd (1.54)
* Digs per set: 9th (13.25)
Last Time Against Coastal Carolina

* This is the first time in program history that Florida will take on Coastal Carolina in a regular season contest
* The two squads did compete in an exhibition match to kick off the 2017 season
No. 14 Florida vs. Coastal Carolina Broadcast Information – Sept. 18
Date & Time: Sept. 18 | 12 p.m.
Live Stream: SECN +<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.espn.com_watch_player-3Fid-3Ddceb9c98-2D3dca-2D4f20-2D8122-2D182eb7d11dbd&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=qXh7Z30TRYyN8NHnx3HxVvG5pjeRcp1yQBYVClMnh3Q&s=cDySM_KeFxqm4Lg4rQ6pkZmxWEMPTJAxaud3-HGbgUY&e= >
Live Stats: Statbroadcast<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__stats.statbroadcast.com_statmonitr_-3Fid-3D360592&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=qXh7Z30TRYyN8NHnx3HxVvG5pjeRcp1yQBYVClMnh3Q&s=MLR3VIFBKAtYQJIGtZfNOhCflZLsWJ71D-F6o0QoLII&e= >
Radio: FloridaGators.com/watch<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_showcase-3FLive-3D3603&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=qXh7Z30TRYyN8NHnx3HxVvG5pjeRcp1yQBYVClMnh3Q&s=lAjA2v9mkeDntF2DbO0MhJOKZ93l8nudMDid39bmN4U&e= >

No. 14 Florida vs. Coastal Carolina Broadcast Information – Sept. 19
Date & Time: Sept. 19 | 1 p.m.
Live Stream: SECN +<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.espn.com_watch_player-3Fid-3Dd0aeadc9-2D49ae-2D4cbf-2Daaa3-2D8b54b77abf77&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=qXh7Z30TRYyN8NHnx3HxVvG5pjeRcp1yQBYVClMnh3Q&s=k0QC2Ku4ITCods65j6SO7mIu83_c1mzzH6F0tmAR6qQ&e= >
Live Stats: Statbroadcast<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__stats.statbroadcast.com_statmonitr_-3Fid-3D360593&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=qXh7Z30TRYyN8NHnx3HxVvG5pjeRcp1yQBYVClMnh3Q&s=mkVTaJuh8j7y5_gobvIZI5da8GIjuJwqBUpS12wF-ZY&e= >
Radio: ESPN 98.1 FM/850 AM<https://www.wruf.com/listen-live/>

Series Information – No. 14 Florida vs. Coastal Carolina
Chanticleers | 2021 season synopsis: 6-2

* This is the first meeting between the Gators and the Chanticleers

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