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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The eighth-ranked Florida volleyball team (12-2, 12-2 SEC) returns to Exactech Arena for the first time in just under a month to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks (11-5, 11-5 SEC) in a two-match series beginning on Friday.
Friday’s first serve is slated for 6 p.m. on the SEC Network + and can be heard on FloridaGators.com/watch. Saturday’s match will also begin at 6 p.m. on the SEC Network + and can be heard on FloridaGators.com/watch.
UF holds the 44-3 record against Arkansas in program history, with all matches coming under the helm of Mary Wise. The Gators are a perfect 20-0 against the Razorbacks in Gainesville, Fla.
The spring portion of the 2020-21 SEC volleyball slate will consist of a 16-match, conference-only schedule. Those 16 matches will be played as two-match series, consisting of four home weekends and four away weekends.
Last Time Against Arkansas
* Florida topped the Arkansas Razorbacks in straight sets on Oct. 11, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark.
* The Gators hit .245 in the match, led by 10 kills from Thayer Hall. Holly Carlton and Paige Hammons both pitched in eight on the night, while former Gator Rachael Kramer recorded seven
* Marlie Monserez dished out 31 assists in the match
* Thayer Hall led the way on the defense in the backcourt, recording 15 digs on the night. Former Gator Allie Gregory added 13 and Paige Hammons notched nine
* As a squad, the Gators recorded 13.0 blocks on the night, including a career-high 12 from Lauren Dooley. Holly Carlton added nine – just one shy of tying her career-best total
Gators in the SEC
* Through the season thus far, Florida has at least one player ranked in the following SEC categories:
* Kills per set: T’ara Ceasar (4th, 4.19)
* Assists per set: Marlie Monserez (2nd, 10.35)
* Blocks per set: Lauren Dooley (1st, 1.49) | Nnedi Okammor (6th, 1.13) | Holly Carlton (8th, 1.07)
* Points per set: T’ara Ceasar (4th, 4.82)
* Service aces per set: T’ara Ceasar (8th, 0.36)
* Digs per set: Elli McKissock (2nd, 3.80)
* Through the season thus far, Florida is ranked in the Top-5 in the conference in the following categories:
* Hitting percentage: 2nd (.276)
* Opponent hitting percentage: 2nd (.153)
* Kills per set: 2nd (13.77)
* Assists per set: 2nd (12.83)
* Blocks per set: 1st (2.69)
* Aces per set: 3rd (1.57)
* Digs per set: 5th (14.62)
No. 8 Florida vs. Arkansas – Broadcast Information – Friday, March 5
Time: 6 p.m.
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No. 8 Florida vs. Arkansas – Broadcast Information – Saturday, March 6
Time: 6 p.m.
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Series Information – No. 8 Florida vs. Arkansas
Razorbacks | 11-5 overall; 11-5 SEC
* This is the 48th meeting between the Gators and the Razorbacks
* Florida leads 44-3 (44-3 under Mary Wise)
* 3-set: 25-1 | 4-set: 14-0 | 5-set: 5-2
* Home: 20-0 | Away: 18-2 | Neutral: 6-1
* Last Time Out: Oct. 11, 2019 | Fayetteville, Ark. | W, 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-16)
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Inside the O’Dome
The safety of our student-athletes, staff, and fans remains our top priority, meaning fans will see new guidelines, signage and enhanced cleaning protocols throughout the arena.
Please note this includes all fans abiding by a strict physical distancing policy of six feet between groups. Physical distancing will also be required when entering and exiting the arena. As a reminder, all fans must wear face coverings (over the nose and mouth) when entering, once inside and when exiting the arena, with the lone exception being while they are eating or drinking.
Updated Bag Policy
The Stephen C. O’Connell Center has updated its bag policy for the 2020 season. No bags larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″ will be permitted. For the complete list of security policies, visit http://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu<http://www.oconnellcenter.ufl.edu>.
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