The No. 5 University of Florida volleyball team took down
the Georgetown Hoyas in straight sets (25-14, 25-14, 25-10) Friday night at the
Stephen C. O’Connell Center to open the third annual Active Ankle Challenge. Friday
night was Florida’s fourth sweep of the year.
Senior Chloe Mann led Florida with 11 kills and a
career-high eight blocks for 16.0 points, turning in a .588 hitting percentage.
The Gators recorded 13.5 team blocks, the most in a three-set match since Oct. 5,
2012 vs. Arkansas.
QUICK HITS:
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Sophomore middle blocker Simone Antwi recorded seven kills
and added four blocks for 9.5 points.
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Sophomore outside hitter Gabby Mallette stuffed a
season-high four blocks on the night, adding four kills.
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Junior defensive specialist Holly Pole scooped 10 digs,
her second double-digit dig output in the last three matches.
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Florida outscored Georgetown as a team, tallying 59.5 points to
Georgetown’s 18.0.
RECORDS: Florida: 6-1, Georgetown: 4-5, Iona: 1-6,
Western Michigan: 6-2
