Lily Hayes

Gators Volleyball Caps Dominant Weekend in Lone Star State

Monday October 19, 2026

No. 7 Florida volleyball closed out its weekend in the Lone Star State with another ranked victory by battling past No. 12 Texas in five sets Sunday night. The Gators defeated the Longhorns (21-25, …

Florida Volleyball Descends Rankings for First Time This Season

Tuesday October 13, 2026

Florida volleyball’s AVCA ranking fell for the first time this season Monday, descending from No. 5 to No. 7 after losing to unranked Vanderbilt in Nashville on Sunday. Florida (4-1 SEC) and …

No. 7 Florida Volleyball Rides Nine-Game Win Streak to Sweep No. 11 Tennessee

Friday October 2, 2026

Florida came out of the final timeout of the game – the score 24-23 Gators. Florida already won the first two sets, and it all came down to one final play. Logan King served the ball, and Tennessee …

Florida Volleyball Opens SEC Home Schedule Against Power Teams

Friday October 2, 2026

No. 7 Florida volleyball opens its home portion of the SEC schedule against No. 11 Tennessee at 7 p.m. Friday. The Gators are 10-1 overall and 1-0 in SEC play after sweeping Oklahoma last Sunday on …

No. 10 Florida Volleyball Takes Down Florida State in Rivalry Win

Friday September 18, 2026

The walls of Tully Gymnasium echoed Florida State’s “war chant” throughout the entire match, but it was the Gators who eventually reigned supreme. On Friday, No. 10 Florida volleyball defeated …

Similar Record, Different Story: Comparing Gators Volleyball 2026 Start

Friday September 11, 2026

Gators volleyball is well underway in its second season under coach Ryan Theis. After a year of transition, Florida found success later, advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. A new …

Florida Volleyball Sweeps Stony Brook in Season Opener

Sunday August 30, 2026

Gator fans lined up early outside the Stephen O’Connell Center to catch their first look Sunday at the 2026 Florida volleyball team. No. 17 Florida swept Stony Brook 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-20) to …

Three Gator Volleyball Stars Headed to 2026 Women’s National Team Collegiate Training

Tuesday February 17, 2026

Florida’s Lily Hayes, Alec Rothe and Taylor Parks are headed to Colorado Springs. The three Gators were selected Tuesday to participate in the 2026 Women’s National Team Collegiate Training. …

Florida Volleyball Powers Past Ole Miss in SEC Finale

Sunday November 16, 2025

OXFORD, Miss. — Florida wrapped up its regular-season SEC schedule with a much-needed victory Friday afternoon after defeating Ole Miss in four sets (25–20, 19–25, 25–19, 25–21) at the …

Emily Canaan Serves Out Final Season With Gators Volleyball

Wednesday November 12, 2025

Senior defensive specialist Emily Canaan joined her coach on “The Ryan Theis Show on WRUF” Tuesday night. Amid preparing to face Texas A&M on Wednesday at 7 p.m., Canaan discussed her time …