UF VB | Gators-Aggies Set for Saturday Matchup

Florida holds the 19-1 series advantage over Texas A&M

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 23 Florida volleyball team (11-6, 5-2 SEC) welcomes the Texas A&M Aggies (11-6, 4-3) to Exactech Arena on Saturday.

First serve is slated for 5 p.m. on SEC Network + with Tom Collett and Josh Crow on the call. Fans can also listen to Saturday’s match on FloridaGators.com/watch<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_watch_-3FLive-3D3626&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=I7_E4d2zy7c4qi1ARhOOkdGjq5j9XEYMrsD8yLWbvjI&s=OgX3pGSmFziY1EouipVbIvBj9V54zM4w65WFqHM3jFA&e= >.

Florida is coming off a series split with LSU a weekend ago, while Texas A&M dropped a five-setter to Ole Miss on Wednesday.

The Gators hold the 19-1 advantage over the Aggies, including a 17-1 record under Mary Wise.

Fan Information

* Come early to enjoy the Fall Festival taking place in the O’Dome Lobby prior to the match
* The first 200 kids will receive a free mini pumpkin
* There will be a cornhole set up, free popcorn, as well as prizes and giveaways
* The 2021 National Championship Men’s Tennis team will act as the honorary first servers
* They will also do a T-shirt toss at the end of the first set
* 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
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, .453)
* Kills per set: T’ara Ceasar (7th, 3.69)
* Assists per set: Marlie Monserez (3rd, 11.08)
* Service aces per set: T’ara Ceasar (T-6th, 0.36) | Elli McKissock (8th, 0.34)
* Blocks per set: Lauren Dooley (7th, 1.19)
* Digs per set: Elli McKissock (6th, 4.15)
* Points per set: T’ara Ceasar (4th, 4.33)
* Through the season thus far, Florida is ranked in the Top-10 in the conference in the following categories:
* Hitting percentage: 1st (.283)
* Opponent hitting percentage: 7th (.191)
* Assists per set: 2nd (12.93)
* Kills per set: 4th (13.90)
* Blocks per set: 4th (2.53)
* Service aces per set: 2nd (1.52)
* Digs per set: 7th (14.52)
Last Time Against Texas A&M

* The Gators topped the Aggies in four sets during their last matchup on March 25, 2021 – the final regular season contest for Florida during the 2020-21 campaign (25-19, 25-27, 25-17, 25- 13)
* Four Gators tallied double-figure kills on the night, led by 14 from T’ara Ceasar. Former Gator Holly Carlton added 13 kills with a .429 clip, while Thayer Hall and Lauren Forte added 12 and 10 kills, respectively
* The last time four Gators recorded double-digit kills in a match was Nov. 8, 2019 against Ole Miss * Marlie Monserez dished out 37 assists in the four-setter, leading the Gators to a .305 clip on the night
* Florida tallied 11.0 blocks in the match, limiting Texas A&M to a .152 clip. Lauren Dooley, Carlton and Forte each notched five blocks in the match to lead the way for Florida
* Elli McKissock controlled the backcourt defense for Florida, recording 18 digs on the night. Ceasar added 13 for her ninth double-double of the year, while Monserez pitched in 10 for her eighth double-double this season
* As a team, Florida registered nine service aces, led by a career-best four from Monserez. McKissock also tied her then-career-high, finishing with two aces on the evening
No. 23 Florida vs. Texas A&M Broadcast Information
Date & Time: Oct. 16 | 5 p.m.
Live Stream: SEC Network +
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Series Information – No. 23 Florida vs. Texas A&M
Aggies | 2021 season synopsis: 11-6, 4-3 SEC

TICKET INFO | Gator Ticket Office Online<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__floridagators.com_sports_2015_12_10_-5Ftickets-5Fvolleyball-5F.aspx&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=I7_E4d2zy7c4qi1ARhOOkdGjq5j9XEYMrsD8yLWbvjI&s=B4eAL3qJ65IDpwyT8DAO6EF6vkSYKexNu7IxdLg9jn8&e= > | Call: 352-375-4683 x6800 (Open M-F, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

Season Ticket Prices:

* Reserved (Sections 09, 11, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29) – $75 [ages 13 & up]
* Kids Reserved (Sections 09, 11, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29) – $35 [ages 12 & under]
* General Admission (All other lower bowl areas) – $50 [ages 13 and up]
* Kids General Admission (All other lower bowl areas) – $25 [ages 12 & under]
* Courtside Season Pass (subject to availability) – $150 [all ages]
* Loge Seating (subject to availability) [in front of the Sideline Club] – $100 [all ages]

Single-Match Ticket Prices:

* Reserved (Sections 09, 11, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29) – $7 [ages 13 & up]
* Kids Reserved (Sections 09, 11, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29) – $3 [ages 12 & under]
* General Admission (All other lower bowl areas) – $5 [ages 13 and up]
* Kids General Admission (All other lower bowl areas) – $2 [ages 12 & under]

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