The Florida Gators are set to face Alabama State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday at 7:00 PM. This is the 29th straight NCAA tournament appearance for Florida.
The Gators were named the No. 10 overall seed by the selection committee on Sunday.
NO. 🔟 NATIONAL SEED
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#NCAAVB pic.twitter.com/fx3QPlwqey— NCAA Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball) December 2, 2019
Florida finished the season ranked No. 12 in the AVCA Coaches Poll, but held the nation’s No. 7 RPI ranking.
The Gators, led by seniors Rachael Kramer and Allie Gregory will look to advance further than last year’s Sweet 16 run.
The Gators are balanced offensively and defensively, ranking tenth in the country with a .284 hitting percentage and averaging 2.58 blocks per set.
Gainesville Regional
While the Gators face Alabama State in the evening matchup, Florida State and UCF will square off in the matinee contest:
Thursday Matchups ⬇️
UCF vs. FSU – Match 1
Alabama State vs. Florida – Match 2#GoGators pic.twitter.com/poLEEZ4u8U— Gators Volleyball (@GatorsVB) December 2, 2019
Florida is 3-0 all-time against Alabama State and have never lost in the opening round (22-0) of tournament play.
Opponent Information
ALABAMA STATE HORNETS
- 17-21 overall, 11-7 SWAC
- vs Florida: 0-3 all-time
FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES
- 19-9 overall, 12-6 ACC
- vs Florida: 20-43 all-time
CENTRAL FLORIDA KNIGHTS
- 24-7 overall, 14-2 AAC
- vs Florida: 0-19
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