UF VB | Two Gators Earn SEC Weekly Honors

Victoria named Offensive Player of the Week; Monserez tabbed as Setter of the Week

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – After aiding Florida to a 2-1 week, two Gators earned SEC Weekly Honors, as the conference announced Monday.

Sofia Victoria was named Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in her career, while Marlie Monserez was tabbed as the SEC Setter of the Week for the second time this season.

Over the course of the three matches, Victoria averaged 5.20 kills per set, 2.50 digs per set and registered a .291 clip.

Against the Florida State Seminoles on Sept. 15, the Gurabo, PR native notched her first career start. During the match, she registered a career-high 24 kills and 10 digs for the first double-double of her Florida tenure.

In the weekend series against Coastal Carolina, Victoria recorded a team-high 14 kills in each match. She recorded six digs, two blocks and an assist to go along with her 14 kills on Sept. 18, while adding nine digs, two blocks and a .370 clip to her 14-kill performance on Sept. 19.

Monserez averaged 12.40 assists across the three matches, leading Florida to a .316 clip for the week.

Against Florida State, Monserez dished out 50 assists in the four-setter, adding eight digs, two kills, two blocks and a service ace.

Over the weekend series against Coastal Carolina, the senior recorded a total of 74 assists, moving her in to seventh place in program history, surpassing both Kris Bova (2,843) and Allie Monserez (2,882).

In the Sept. 18 matchup, the Windermere, Fla. native posted eight digs, five kills, two service aces and one block to go along with her 38 assists. In Sunday’s match, Monserez led the team to a .370 clip, dishing out 36 assists, six kills, six digs and three blocks to ensure the victory.

Victoria, Monserez and the rest of the Gators are back in action on Thursday as they start SEC play with a two-match series against Mississippi State. Both Thursday and Friday’s match are set to start at 7 p.m. on the SEC Network +.

Player of the Week: Lauren McCutcheon, South Carolina
Offensive Player of the Week: Sofia Victoria, Florida
Defensive Player of the Week: Bella Rosenthall, Auburn
Setter of the Week: Marlie Monserez, Florida
Freshman of the Week: Lauren McCutcheon, South Carolina

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