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No. 15 Volleyball Opens SEC Play on Thursday at Oklahoma

No. 15 Volleyball Opens SEC Play on Thursday at Oklahoma


The Gators travel to Norman, Ok. for the first time in program history.  

 

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 15 Florida volleyball team begins Southeastern Conference play on the road, traveling to Norman, Oklahoma on Thursday, Sept. 26 to face the Sooners inside McCasland Field House at 7 p.m. ET.
 
Those not in attendance can watch the match on SEC Nation+ with Chad McKee and Kelly Files on the call. Additionally, fans can follow @GatorsVB on socials for match updates or via live stats.
 
Thursday’s matchup is the fourth time Florida and Oklahoma volleyball meet, and marks the first time the programs will meet in Norman. The Gators currently hold a 3-0 record against the Sooners, which have all been played inside the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.  
 
The Gators head into SEC play on a 4-0-win streak, clinching three-straight wins at home last week against No. 18 Florida State, North Texas and Buffalo from Sept. 17-22. Two players earned SEC weekly awards following their performances: Alexis Stucky was named Overall Player of the Week and Setter of the Week, while Alec Rothe tallied her first Freshman of the Week accolade.
 
Broadcast Information:

  • No. 16 Florida (9-2) vs. Oklahoma (5-9)
  • Thursday, Sept. 26 | 7 p.m. ET
  • McCasland Field House | Norman, Okla.
  • SEC Network+ | Live Stats

Scouting Report:
Series Information
Series Record 3-0 (3-0 under Wise)

  • 3-set: 2-0; 4-set: 0-0; 5-set: 1-0
  • Home: 3-0; Away: 0-0; Neutral: 0-0
  • Last time out | 2014 | H | W, 3-2 (25, 28-26, 25-12, 22-25, 15-8)

Match Notes Preview:

  • Gator Duo Earns Three SEC Weekly Awards

    • The Following a perfect 3-0 performance from the No. 15 Florida volleyball team, The Gators very own Alexis Stucky and Alec Rothe picked up their first 2024 SEC Weekly Accolades on Sept. 23. Stucky was named the SEC Player of the Week and SEC Setter of the Week, while Alec Rothe earned SEC Freshman of the Week. It marks Stucky’s third SEC Overall Player of the Week and SEC Setter of the Week award of her career. She now has tallied 12 SEC Weekly honors in her Gator career. Rothe’s Freshman of the Week award marks her first SEC award of her career.

  • SHE’S BAAAAAACK

    • Gator fans rose to their feet at the start of the third set when Alexis Stucky checked in to the match. The redshirt sophomore made her return for the Orange and Blue after suffering a year-long ACL injury. The 2022 AVCA Southeast Freshman of the Year and SEC Freshman of the Year went…

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