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Ceasar and Carlton record double-digit kills in Arkansas sweep
Gators move to 14-2
Holly Carlton Photo by Samantha Harrison | The Independent Florida Alligator
Coach Mary Wise turned to her three most consistent players to answer a significant Arkansas run: outside hitters Thayer Hall, T’ara Ceasar and right side hitter Holly Carlton.
With the second set in the balance, the trio delivered for Florida. Ceasar rocketed a swing toward outside hitter Jillian Gillen. The volleyball deflected off her right arm and hit a pair of Arkansas fans in the first row of the court.
Hall responded with a kill following an attack error and celebrated it through a fist pump and high fives. The next play, she rose to the top of the net and rejected a Razorback swing.
Lewis’ foul trouble consigns Gators to first SEC loss
The Gators turned in their worst defensive showing this season
Junior Noah Locke knocked down two threes in a losing effort Saturday. Photo by Samantha Harrison | The Independent Florida Alligator
After channeling his inner Vince Lombardi, coach Mike White inspired his team to a quick 7-0 run out of the locker room, tying the game at 39, forcing Alabama into an early timeout.
Then, guard Scottie Lewis picked up his fourth foul.
Without their Jersey-born talisman, the Gators struggled and were ultimately overwhelmed by the size and physicality of the Crimson Tide, losing 86-71 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Tuesday night.