9-Seed Ohio State (16-4, 15-3 BIG TEN)
How It Happened
The two teams began the first set trading points back-and-forth, with neither team holding more than a three-point advantage. With the frame tied 11-11, the Gators went on a 9-3 spurt to take the 20-14 lead late in the first. Ohio State pulled back to within three at 21-18, but Florida was able to hold the Buckeyes off, closing with a 4-2 run to take the 25-20 lead.
The Gators held Ohio State to a .098 clip in the first frame and were led offensively by Carlton, who posted three kills in the set. Four Gators each pitched in two kills of their own to secure the win for Florida.
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Special report on the Florida Gators volleyball team:
OMAHA, Neb. – The eighth-seeded Florida volleyball team took down the Morehead State Eagles in straight-sets in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday afternoon in the Chi Health Center Convention Center.
The Gators improve to 20-3 on the year and move on to the program’s 27th Regional Semifinal, while Morehead State’s season comes to a close at 17-2 overall.
Florida took the first set by a commanding margin, winning 25-14 and followed with a 25-19 victory in the second. The Gators secured the match with a 25-19 win in the final frame.