Author: Max Tucker

  • VB: Florida’s season ends in second round of NCAA tournament

    The Florida Gators Volleyball team fell in heartbreaking fashion to Georgia Tech in the second round of the NCAA tournament Friday. The Gators fought back from a 1-2 deficit in the match to force a pivotal fifth set. It took a win by two scenario to knock off the Gators in the fifth set. Georgia…

  • VB: Gators advance in NCAA tournament after sweeping FGCU in first round

    The Florida Gators Volleyball team hosted round one of the 2023 NCAA tournament Thursday. The team hosted in-state opponent Florida Gulf Coast at the O’Connell Center. The Gators came out ready put their talents on display in front of the home crowd as they cruised to a 3-0 sweep. In set one, UF made an…

  • VB: Gators set to host first and second rounds of NCAA tournament

    It has been a long and uneasy road for the Florida Gators Volleyball program this season. From being ranked in the top-5 nationally while leading against the No. 1 team in the nation 2-0 in a match against Wisconsin. Through severe injuries to key contributors up and down the lineup, UF has powered through adversity…

  • VB: Florida concludes regular season falling to No. 10 Kentucky

    The No. 20 Gators Volleyball team fell to Kentucky in three sets Saturday. The team finished the regular season with an 18-9, 10-8 SEC record. The Wildcats took control of the opening set of the match and never looked backed as they cruised to a 3-0 sweep. After several lead changes in the first set,…

  • VB: Gators Defeat South Carolina on Senior Day

    It took four sets for the seniors on the Florida Gators Volleyball team to capture their last victory at the O’Connell Center. Stellar performances from senior AC Fitzpatrick and freshman Kennedy Martin helped the Gators improve to 18-8 on the season and 10-7 in the SEC. A total of six seniors were honored for UF:…

  • VB: No. 20 Gators sweep Missouri in straight sets

    The Florida Gators Volleyball team is on a three-game win streak. The team traveled to Columbia, Missouri Friday and swept the Tigers. The Gators improve to 17-7 and 9-6 in SEC play. Freshman Kennedy Martin and senior AC Fitzpatrick proved that they will be a force for the Gators offense when postseason play comes around.…

  • VB: No. 21 Gators take down Alabama in 3-0 sweep

    The Florida Gators Volleyball team showed up to Tuscaloosa, Alabama ready to put their talents on display. Freshman Kennedy Martin and senior AC Fitzpatrick led the Gators to the road victory in three tightly-contested sets. UF improves to 16-7 on the season and and 8-6 in conference play. The opening set was a battle. Florida…

  • VB: Gators sweep conference foe LSU 3-0

    The Florida Gators Volleyball team played host to conference foe LSU Friday at the O’Dome. UF has suffered significant injuries to key players this season which has hindered their success. Despite the challenges the team has faced, they were able to rally for a sweep of conference rival LSU. Freshman Kennedy Martin has now recorded…

  • VB: No. 20 Florida Falls to Kentucky 3-1

    The Gators hosted their second SEC opponent of the weekend Sunday. UF battled the Kentucky Wildcats but fell 3-1. Florida moves to 14-7 in regular season play and 6-6 in conference action. Kentucky came out victorious in a highly competitive first set 25-23. The Gators fought back in the second frame to even the match…

  • VB: Gators Lose Thrilling Five Setter to Tennessee

    The Florida Gators Volleyball team hosted the Tennessee Volunteers in an SEC showdown at the O’Dome Friday. The matchup came down to the wire in thrilling five set fashion as the Volunteers were able to come out victorious. Florida moves to 14-6 overall on the season and 6-5 in conference play. The Gators fell behind…