Special report on the Florida Gators volleyball team:
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The fifth-ranked Florida Gators opened their home season with a victory over No. 10 Minnesota, defeating the Golden Gophers in four sets.
Florida took the first set 25-20, then followed with another tough-fought 25-19 victory in the second set. Minnesota claimed the third set 25-22, but the Gators stormed back take the fourth set 25-23 and secure the win.
Four Gators hit double-digit kills in the match, with T’ara Ceasar leading the way with a season-high 19 kills. Lauren Forte and Merritt Beason each recorded 16 kills on the afternoon, while Thayer Hall added 11.