Florida debuts in the top-15 of the poll for the 31st consecutive year
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida will open the 2022 campaign ranked 15th in the American Volleyball Coaches Association Preseason Division I Top-25 poll, as announced on Monday.
With the No. 15 spot, the Gators run their streak to 31 consecutive years of ranking in the top-15 of the AVCA preseason poll – the third-longest streak in the nation (Nebraska, Stanford – only Nebraska’s is still currently active).
Florida’s streak dates back to 1992, when the squad began the year ranked No. 12.
During the 2021 season, UF went 22-9 overall and 14-4 in the Southeastern Conference. The team made its 32nd NCAA Tournament appearance, including its 31st consecutive trip, finishing the season with its 18th Regional Final appearance.
To start the 2022 campaign, Florida opens with the Gators Invitational, facing off against North Florida on Aug. 26 and both East Tennessee State University and Virginia on Aug. 27.
UF is set to face four ranked opponents during the 2022 season, including three opponents in the Top-12: No. 3 Wisconsin, No. 5 Minnesota and No. 11 Kentucky.
2022 AVCA Preseason Poll
Rank
Institution (First Place Votes)
Points
1
Nebraska (24)
1538
2
Texas (27)
1528
3
Wisconsin (12)
1439
4
Louisville (1)
1317
5
Minnesota
1251
6
Pittsburgh
1222
7
Ohio State
1114
8
Washington
1102
9
Georgia Tech
1034
10
BYU
1009
11
Kentucky
890
12
UCLA
791
13
Purdue
783
14
Stanford
755
15
Florida
733
16
Baylor
645
17
Illinois
504
18
Creighton
477
19
Oregon
392
20
Penn State
331
21
Western Kentucky
280
22
Utah
254
23
Kansas
219
24
Southern California
187
25
San Diego
154
Other teams receiving votes: Washington State 104; Miami (FL) 101; Tennessee 83; Michigan 66; North Carolina 66; Pepperdine 60; UCF 55; Mississippi State 51; Rice 50; Hawai’i 48; Florida State 43; Marquette 40; Ball State 18; Dayton 14; South Alabama 5; Texas State 3.
9 teams mentioned on only one ballot for a total of 44 combined points
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