FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The No. 11 Florida volleyball team tallied their first sweep of the 2024 season after defeating Big Ten opponent Michigan State, 26-24, 25-18, 25-17, on Sunday inside Moby Arena. The Gators return south with a perfect record still intact.
Freshman Taylor Parks commanded Florida’s offense to a .361 hitting clip in Sunday’s win, as the Gators posted 47 kills in the three setter. Florida rounded out opening weekend action with a .317 average hitting percentage, thanks to the Clearwater, Fla. native’s assistance.
For the second-consecutive match, Isabel Martin lead the team with 16 kills to conclude her opening debut in the Orange and Blue. AC Fitzpatrick awoke on Sunday, posting 12 kills to record a .360 hitting clip. Freshman duo – Alec Rothe and Jaela Auguste – recorded eight and six kills, respectfully. Amaya Thomas (3) and Parks (2) added a combined five to Florida’s stat sheet.
Rothe posted a career-high six blocks, while Florida’s nine team blocks held the Spartans to a .206 hitting percentage. Thomas finished with five for a career high of her own.
Elli McKissock captained the backend of the court, recording 18 of Florida’s season-high 43 digs. Parks added seven, with six of players also contributing: Fitzpatrick (5), Emily Canaan (4), Martin (4), Trinity Adams (2), Rothe (2) and Emerson Hoyle (1)
Additionally, McKissock led the way in serving, dropping two aces with no errors on Sunday. Adams, Canaan and Hoyle all added an ace as well.
And we’re feelin’……
GOOD 😌🎶#GoGators
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