Gator volleyball team takes down No. 5 Minnesota in home opener, 3-0
The eighth-ranked Florida volleyball team continued its winning streak, topping No. 5 Minnesota in straight-sets.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The No.8 Florida volleyball team earned its fourth win of the season over the (2-2) Gophers. The (4-0) Gators are off to a perfect start as the squad earned their second-straight match against a top-five opponent.
They beat No. 2 Stanford 3-0 on Tuesday and topped then-No. 8 Penn State 3-1 five days earlier in Tampa. Florida. The Gators handled Minnesota in three sets, winning 25-22, 25-18, and 25-23.
Kennedy Martin had an impressive game. The freshman posted 15 kills to lead both teams. She has 31 in the last two matches. The versatile standout, Anna Dixon recorded eight, followed by AC Fitzpatrick and Sofia Victoria registered seven kills a piece. Alexis Stucky dished out 32 assists and 11 digs.
Florida’s next game is against Sacramento State on Thursday in the opening game of the Gators Invitational. UF then plays Clemson and Winthrop in the three-day tournament.
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