Florida setter Alexis Stucky was named the SEC Player of the Week and the conference’s Setter of the Week following her first weekend back in action after last season’s ACL injury. Middle blocker Alec Rothe earned Freshman of the Week honors, as well.
In Friday’s (Sept. 20) win over North Texas, Stucky played one set and accumulated 14 assists and one kill. On Sunday (Sept. 22), she made her first start of the season and recorded 32 assists while the Gators hitting percentage was an astronomical .442 in a sweep of Buffalo. Stucky also filled up the rest of the stat line in Sunday’s contest: 8 digs, 3 kills, 2 blocks, and an ace.
Rothe finished the week with 11 blocks and a .559 hitting percentage with just one error during the week of play. Against Florida State, she had ten kills and three blocks, and hit at a .600 clip. She recorded a team high five blocks against North Texas.
In The Polls:
Florida has moved up one spot in the AVCA Volleyball Poll to No. 15. The Gators earned their first ranked victory with a five set thriller over rival Florida State (No. 18).
Up Next:
Florida will open SEC play this weekend with a road matchup with new conference-mate Oklahoma on Thursday. The Gators then return to Gainesville to take on No. 12 Kentucky on Sunday.
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