Gators Welcome Razorbacks for Two-Match Series

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The 14th-ranked Florida volleyball team (16-4, 8-2 SEC) welcomes the Arkansas Razorbacks (14-5, 5-4 SEC) to Exactech Arena this weekend for a two-match series.

Saturday’s matchup is slated for a 1 p.m. on SEC Network + and can also be heard on FloridaGators.com/watch.

Sunday’s match is set to air on the SEC Network with Sam Gore and Missy Whittemore on the call. The match can also be heard on the airways of ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM/850 with Tom Collett and Josh Crow on the call.

Florida is coming off a pivotal sweep over the Auburn Tigers on Wednesday, while the Razorbacks have not played a contest since Oct. 19, when they defeated Texas A&M in five sets.

The Gators hold the 48-3 series advantage over Arkansas, including a 22-0 record at home.

Promotions

• Fall Festival Weekend

  • Saturday

    • Giveaway: 300 mini pumpkins
    • Giveaway: Team autograph cards
    • Giveaway: Team schedule posters
    • In the Gate 1 lobby, there will be a 360-degree video booth, pumpkin patch, mini pumpkin giveaway and you can spin a wheel for your chance to win a prize!
    • Post-match autographs will take place on the court

  • Sunday

    • Dress in your best costume, as the winner of the kids costume contest will receive a E-scooter & the winner of the student costume contest will receive a 50″ TV
    • Giveaway: Gators Trick-or-Treat tote bags
    • Giveaway: Team autograph cards
    • Giveaway: Team schedule posters
    • 360-degree photobooth in the Gate 1 lobby
    • Post-match autographs will take place on the court
    • Kids spike line will also take place on the court post-match

Last Time Out

• In its last contest, the No. 14 Florida volleyball team swept the Auburn Tigers (25-23, 25-18, 25-15) to claim sole possession of first place in the SEC at the midway point
• UF’s offensive attack was incredibly balanced on Wednesday night – led by a 14-kill performance from both Merritt Beason and Sofia Victoria. Marina Markova followed closely with 11 kills of her own, while Bre Kelley added a five-kill effort
• Rookie setter Alexis Stucky led the Gators to a .363 clip on the night, while dishing out 37 assists in the process
• As a team, UF held Auburn to a .112 hitting efficiency on the night and totaled 8.0 blocks at the net. Gabrielle Essix posted a team-high five blocks, while Stucky added four and Beason pitched in three in the sweep
• Elli McKissock paced the backcourt defense for Florida,…