GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida volleyball’s 2025 campaign came to a close on Saturday, falling to the No. 2 ranked Mustangs of Southern Methodist.

In addition to making the program’s 35th-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, first under new leadership of Head Coach Ryan Theis, the Gators concluded the 2025 season with an 16-11 overall record. Further, a 9-6 SEC record.

Setter Alexis Stucky notched 40 assists, Jordyn Byrd led the way with a team-high 14 kills and with Jaela Auguste and Alec Rothe with a pair of blocks each.

In her final match wearing the Orange and Blue, senior Emily Canaan led the Gators backcourt with 10 digs.

Behind the service line, Hayes and Stucky recorded Florida’s two aces.

SMU’s Kennedi Rogers led the Mustang’s offense with 14 kills and a .440 hitti

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