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Post by agean09 on Aug 21, 2021 16:00:35 GMT -5
Okay! Here are some observations- Elephant in the room: Forte had a small cast on the right hand and Hall had some taping on her leg. Hall warmed up (no hitting lines), and I didn't get the feeling that either will be out long, if at all (maybe Forte a bit longer). Why risk anything in a scrimmage, though?
- Marlie set in a 5-1 in all three sets. No surprise here
- Beason played RS in set 1, Essix in set 2, Hendrickson in set 3.
- Only 1 DS (Trinity Adams) on the roster behind McKissock and she actually set one of the teams in set 3
- The middles all shuffled a ton. My guess would be that Okammor is third on the depth chart behind Dooley and Forte
- Of the OHs, outside of Hall and Ceasar, my money is on Beason to be the first one in, if she's not playing RS. If she's playing RS, Victoria will be the next OH in the lineup (which I guess makes sense since there's only 4 on the roster lol)
Beason looked great everywhere. I'd wager that she'll be the first of the newcomers in. I'd also wager that she'll be our starting RS unless Hall/Ceasar are out at all.
Essix and Kelley looked okay. Kelley is very athletic! Bright future for her, I think. Essix was working hard and was very engaged, but was in the way at times. Particularly when she was playing RS, definitely looked a little out of her element there. But she had some great defensive plays and was really working hard!
I will hold to my claim that Mckissock will be the SEC LOY by the end of the season. She's so good.
Marlie looked comfortable. Nothing really out of the ordinary here. Birdie won't be taking court-time from her. Speaking of Birdie, I enjoyed her at RS. She had some big swings! Wouldn't mind seeing her starting there, but it also wouldn't make a toooon of sense to have your only other setter on the roster playing. idk. That's all for now, folks! edit: I realized that I didn't say anything about Dooley. I don't really have any thoughts! Wasn't paying much attention to her tbh |
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Post by gatorbob on Aug 21, 2021 17:20:11 GMT -5
Pre season serve receive was spotty as it often is. In set 3 , the new thing was that after giving up a big lead, Birdie had a huge servide run and both she and Merritt were deadly thereafter. Congrats Birdie and Beas! We will be solid soon and need some growing up fast!
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Post by trainermch on Aug 22, 2021 11:43:22 GMT -5
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Post by vbjunkie1944 on Aug 23, 2021 11:02:07 GMT -5
Okay! Here are some observations- Elephant in the room: Forte had a small cast on the right hand and Hall had some taping on her leg. Hall warmed up (no hitting lines), and I didn't get the feeling that either will be out long, if at all (maybe Forte a bit longer). Why risk anything in a scrimmage, though?
- Marlie set in a 5-1 in all three sets. No surprise here
- Beason played RS in set 1, Essix in set 2, Hendrickson in set 3.
- Only 1 DS (Trinity Adams) on the roster behind McKissock and she actually set one of the teams in set 3
- The middles all shuffled a ton. My guess would be that Okammor is third on the depth chart behind Dooley and Forte
- Of the OHs, outside of Hall and Ceasar, my money is on Beason to be the first one in, if she's not playing RS. If she's playing RS, Victoria will be the next OH in the lineup (which I guess makes sense since there's only 4 on the roster lol)
Beason looked great everywhere. I'd wager that she'll be the first of the newcomers in. I'd also wager that she'll be our starting RS unless Hall/Ceasar are out at all.
Essix and Kelley looked okay. Kelley is very athletic! Bright future for her, I think. Essix was working hard and was very engaged, but was in the way at times. Particularly when she was playing RS, definitely looked a little out of her element there. But she had some great defensive plays and was really working hard!
I will hold to my claim that Mckissock will be the SEC LOY by the end of the season. She's so good.
Marlie looked comfortable. Nothing really out of the ordinary here. Birdie won't be taking court-time from her. Speaking of Birdie, I enjoyed her at RS. She had some big swings! Wouldn't mind seeing her starting there, but it also wouldn't make a toooon of sense to have your only other setter on the roster playing. idk. That's all for now, folks! edit: I realized that I didn't say anything about Dooley. I don't really have any thoughts! Wasn't paying much attention to her tbh |
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Post by vbjunkie1944 on Aug 23, 2021 11:11:57 GMT -5
Observations: Merrit plays somewhere, likely RS, and Birdie backs her up. Bre will play. She's too explosive to leave on the bench. Her vertical is special. Wouldn't be at all surprised that she winds up the second middle behind Forte. With 5 middles on the roster there will be some serious disappointment in playing time. Gabrielle reminds me too much of Darielle. I think Okammor will not be happy with her playing time. Dooley is Dooley. A sometimes big blocker, sometimes late. Birdie will find playing time. If Thayer and T'ara are healthy, Sofia may not find much playing time. It will be a fun team to follow.. They could go places, like FF.
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Post by trainermch on Aug 26, 2021 16:53:01 GMT -5
One more sleep!!!
Let’s gooooooo!
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Post by trainermch on Aug 27, 2021 8:58:34 GMT -5
Today’s match at 4 pacific, 7 eastern, can be viewed on ESPN+ Traveling so can’t do a thread. Sorry. Stupid delta screwed me over so I will be viewing on my phone at the airport. Live stats: stats.statbroadcast.com/statmonitr/?id=364018 |
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Post by trainermch on Aug 27, 2021 17:48:23 GMT -5
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Post by freetime on Aug 27, 2021 18:14:13 GMT -5
Beason looks good on the right!
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Post by agean09 on Aug 27, 2021 18:15:12 GMT -5
Beason looks good on the right! She’s ballin |
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Post by eastcoastopp on Aug 27, 2021 18:15:32 GMT -5
Beason looks good on the right! So happy that she got the start! |
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Post by trainermch on Aug 28, 2021 9:13:27 GMT -5
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Post by trainermch on Aug 28, 2021 12:33:26 GMT -5
DOOLS W THE KICK SAVE FOR SP!!! 💥💥💥
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Post by trainermch on Aug 28, 2021 13:34:09 GMT -5
CONGRATS to Mary Wise on her 900th Win!!
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The sixth-ranked Florida volleyball team grabbed its second sweep in as many matches after topping UC Davis in straight-sets on Saturday afternoon.
Florida won a tight battle in the first set, taking the frame 25-21, then followed with a statement 25-11 victory in the second. The Gators closed out the match with a 25-18 win in the final set.
With the win, Mary Wise claimed her 900th victory at the University of Florida. She is just the second female coach in Division I history to reach 900 wins at a single school and she currently sits at 981 wins in her career overall.
Thayer Hall led the offensive attack for the Gators, posting 11 kills on the morning. Merritt Beason followed with nine kills of her own, while T’ara Ceasar and Marlie Monserez posted seven apiece in the match.
Middle blockers Lauren Forte and Lauren Dooley each added five kills of their own in the three-setter.
Marlie Monserez led the Gators to a .352 clip in the match, dishing out 29 assists.
Florida was [dominant] at the net, posting 10.0 blocks. Forte registered a team-high eight blocks in the match, a Florida career-best for the redshirt senior. Ceasar added three blocks, while Beason posted two from the right side.
Elli McKissock recorded nine digs to lead the backcourt defense, followed by eight apiece from Monserez and Hall.
The Gators close out the Hornet Invitational against Sacramento State at 10 p.m. ET. The match is slated to air on ESPN+.
Records
No. 6 Florida (2-0)
UC Davis (0-2)
How It Happened
The first set was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team holding more than a three-point lead through the first third. The Gators pulled ahead four at 12-8, but the Aggies dug themselves out of the hole, knotting the set at 14-all. Once again, Florida created some distance, taking the three-point lead at 17-14, forcing a UC Davis timeout. The Aggies battled their way back, tying the frame at 17-17, this time forcing Florida to utilize its first timeout. UC Davis went ahead 18-17 out of the break, but Florida closed out on a 7-4 run to secure the frame.
The Gators hit .293 in the first set, led by six kills from Hall. Dooley added four kills of her own in the first frame, followed by three apiece from Beason and Monserez.
With the second set tied 4-4, the Gators strung together a 6-2 run to force a UC Davis timeout at the 10-6 mark. Florida continued to build its lead, pulling ahead seven at 16-9 to cause the Aggies to use their final timeout. Out of the break, the Gators closed out on a 9-2 run behind a strong service run from Ceasar to go up 2-0 in the match.
Florida hit .435 in the second frame, while holding the Aggies to a -.120 clip. Beason posted a team-best four kills in the set, while Ceasar added three.
UC Davis took the early 7-3 lead in the third set, forcing the Gators to use their first timeout. Florida pulled its way out of the hole, knotting the third set at 8-8. UF then put together a 10-4 run to take the 18-12 advantage late in the frame. The Aggies pulled back to within three at 21-18, but Florida ended the threat with a 4-0 run to end the match.
UF hit .370 in the final frame, led by four kills from Hall. Forte and Beason each added three in the final set.
Notables
Wise won her 900th match with the University of Florida today, bringing her to 981 in her career overall
She is just the second female coach in Division I history to reach 900 wins at a single school (Karen Chisum, Texas State)
There is only one other active Division I head coach that has crossed the 900-win threshold at one school (Russ Rose, Penn State)
In NCAA Division I history, Russ Rose (Penn State), Dave Shoji (Hawaii), Andy Banachowski (UCLA) and Karen Chisum (Texas State) are the only four coaches to achieve 900 wins at a single institution
Forte’s eight blocks are a Florida career-best for the redshirt senior who joined the team in Jan. 2021
Beason set a new season-best with nine kills
Florida moves to 1-0 against the Aggies
With her 29 assists today, Marlie Monserez inched closer to breaking into UF’s Top-10. She currently sits at 2,562 career assists, just 109 shy of claiming the No. 10 spot
Thoughts from Coach Wise
“With these preseason matches, the test is quick turnarounds with little prep. UC Davis played very well and it was a great opportunity for us to get better.”
Up Next
The Gators conclude the Hornet Invitational with a match against Sacramento State at 10 p.m. ET
The match will air on ESPN+
Series Information – No. 6 Florida at Sacramento State
Hornets | 2020-21 season synopsis: 10-7 overall, 10-6 Big Sky
This is the first meeting between the Gators and the Hornets
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Post by trainermch on Aug 28, 2021 16:49:49 GMT -5
Back at it tonight!
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