The University of Mississippi Athletics
Friday, October 19
Oxford, Miss.
7:30 p.m. CT
Ole Miss
11-11 (1-7SEC)
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vs
3
No. 11 Florida
18-3 (9-0SEC)
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2
3
4
F
UF
20
25
25
25
3
Ole Miss
25
21
21
15
1
Rebels Threaten No. 11 Florida in Front of Record-Breaking Crowd
10/19/2018 | Volleyball
OXFORD, Miss. -- In front of the largest at-capacity crowd in Gillom Athletics Performance Center history (1,059), Ole Miss challenged No. 11 Florida, falling 3-1 (25-20, 21-25, 21-25, 15-25).
Junior Emily Stroup continued to lead the offensive charge, registering her 13thdouble-double of the season with a match-high 20 kills and 15 digs. The performance was her 8th20-kill/10-dig game of the season.
Classmate Nayo Warnell topped the squad defensively, registering a career-high four solo blocks as part of a six rejection day. Sophomore setter Lauren Bars turned in her first double-double of the season, registering 37 assists and a season-high 14 digs.
The Rebels delivered a thrilling opening stanza, pulling out a 25-20 victory over the Gators. The two squads traded points through the early parts of the frame, but Ole Miss capitalized on three rejections from Warnell and Bars to take a 6-0 run and 21-15 lead in the set.
The Gators attempted a comeback, putting together a pair of two-point runs, but a late frame kill from Warnell placed Ole Miss at set point, and a slam from sophomore Leah Mulkey handed the Rebels the frame, their first over Florida since 2016 (also in Oxford).
Ole Miss continued with momentum, using a trio of 3-0 rallies to take control of Set 2 as late as 18-17. The squads continued to challenge, enduring 14 tied scores. The Gators put together four consecutive points to regain control at 23-20, then evened the match with back-to-back kills to take the frame 25-21.
Florida ignited in Set 3, securing the first three points of the set, then using a 4-0 run to take a 9-4 lead early. The Rebels chipped away late, taking four of the last five points of the game before befalling on a service error to drop the set 25-21.
The Gators continued to carry control, taking the first 10 of 11 points in Set 4, building a lead as big as nine points before stealing the match 3-1 after a 25-15 final frame.
UP NEXT
Ole Miss remains at home, welcoming rival Mississippi State Sunday for a #BeatState Day in conjunction with women's soccer, who also hosts the Bulldogs Sunday afternoon. Sunday will also be the sixth annual Caturday Celebration, where the first 200 fans in attendance will receive a special t-shirt.
Fans are also encouraged to wear powder blue on Sunday.
Follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissVB, Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball, @olemissvb on Instagram. You can also follow head coach Steven McRoberts on Twitter @CoachMcRoberts.
Junior Emily Stroup continued to lead the offensive charge, registering her 13thdouble-double of the season with a match-high 20 kills and 15 digs. The performance was her 8th20-kill/10-dig game of the season.
Classmate Nayo Warnell topped the squad defensively, registering a career-high four solo blocks as part of a six rejection day. Sophomore setter Lauren Bars turned in her first double-double of the season, registering 37 assists and a season-high 14 digs.
The Rebels delivered a thrilling opening stanza, pulling out a 25-20 victory over the Gators. The two squads traded points through the early parts of the frame, but Ole Miss capitalized on three rejections from Warnell and Bars to take a 6-0 run and 21-15 lead in the set.
The Gators attempted a comeback, putting together a pair of two-point runs, but a late frame kill from Warnell placed Ole Miss at set point, and a slam from sophomore Leah Mulkey handed the Rebels the frame, their first over Florida since 2016 (also in Oxford).
Ole Miss continued with momentum, using a trio of 3-0 rallies to take control of Set 2 as late as 18-17. The squads continued to challenge, enduring 14 tied scores. The Gators put together four consecutive points to regain control at 23-20, then evened the match with back-to-back kills to take the frame 25-21.
Florida ignited in Set 3, securing the first three points of the set, then using a 4-0 run to take a 9-4 lead early. The Rebels chipped away late, taking four of the last five points of the game before befalling on a service error to drop the set 25-21.
The Gators continued to carry control, taking the first 10 of 11 points in Set 4, building a lead as big as nine points before stealing the match 3-1 after a 25-15 final frame.
UP NEXT
Ole Miss remains at home, welcoming rival Mississippi State Sunday for a #BeatState Day in conjunction with women's soccer, who also hosts the Bulldogs Sunday afternoon. Sunday will also be the sixth annual Caturday Celebration, where the first 200 fans in attendance will receive a special t-shirt.
Fans are also encouraged to wear powder blue on Sunday.
Follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissVB, Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball, @olemissvb on Instagram. You can also follow head coach Steven McRoberts on Twitter @CoachMcRoberts.
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Team Stats
UF
OM
Kills
56
52
Errors
16
32
Attempts
140
151
Hitting %
.286
.132
Points
84.0
62.0
Assists
51
51
Aces
5
3
Blocks
23.0
7.0
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
20
Aces
1
Blocks
0
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
1
Blocks
6
Players Mentioned
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