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Florida Volleyball Hosts Home Tournament to Conclude Nonconference Play

Florida Volleyball Hosts Home Tournament to Conclude Nonconference Play


The No. 16 Gators welcome North Texas and Buffalo this weekend to Gainesville for a Friday and Sunday matchup.

 

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 16 Florida volleyball team concludes nonconference play at home this weekend, hosting North Texas on Friday and Buffalo on Sunday inside the Stephen O’Connell Center.

Friday’s 7 p.m. matchup between the North Texas Mean Green will be aired on SEC Network+ with Tom Collett and Nick Cheronis on the call. Fans can also listen to ESPN 98.1FM/850AM WRUF with Sky Lebron and Darielle King, or follow @GatorsVB on socials for match updates.

First serve for Sunday’s matchup against the Bulls is set for 3 p.m. Fans who are unable to attend can watch on the SEC Network with Sam Gore and Madison Fitzpatrick, or listen to Tom Collett and Nick Cheronis on ESPN 98.1FM/850AM WRUF radio. Additionally, those not in attendance can follow via live stats or follow @GatorsVB on socials for match updates.

The Gators are coming off a 3-2 comeback win against in-state rival No. 18 Florida State on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Senior Gabrielle Essix had a career-high 16 kills in her 2024 season debut and sophomore All-American Kennedy Martin tallied 15 in her welcome-back match.

Volleyball fans are also welcome to attend Saturday’s matchup against North Texas and Buffalo at 5 p.m.  inside the O’Dome.  

Volleyball Parking

  • Stephen C. O’Connell Center Address: 250 Gale Lemerand Drive Gainesville, FL 32611. Use this address, or type in O’Connell Center into your GPS system.
  • General Parking is available in the main O’Connell Center lot and garage on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking is also available on Fraternity Row, or at the Fredric G. Levin College of Law. DO NOT PARK on or in city streets or neighborhoods.
  • Disabled parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the O’Connell Center lot with a valid Disabled Placard.

T-Shirt Giveaway

  • Students: Arrive early to Friday’s match for a free Dry-Fit Florida Volleyball T-shirt!

Match Notes Preview:

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