{"id":354029,"date":"2026-07-27T19:28:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T19:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/354029\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T19:28:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T19:28:08","slug":"gators-vs-gator-greats-match-set-for-aug-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/354029\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Gators vs. Gator Greats\u2019 Match Set for Aug. 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

GAINESVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Florida volleyball will kick off the 2026 season with the first “Gators vs. Gator Greats” event, where nine alumni will return to the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Sunday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. ET to take on the current squad.
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\n“The Gators vs. Gators Greats match is an exciting and important event for our program,” head coach Ryan Theis<\/a> said.\u00a0“Not only does it give our current team the opportunity to compete against professionals, it gives us a chance to welcome back alumni who make our program so special. We can’t wait to have our alums back in Gainesville playing high-level volleyball together, and we hope to make this special event a yearly tradition.”
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\nRhamat Alhassan, Emily Canaan<\/a>, Anna Dixon, AC Fitzpatrick, Rachael Kramer, Isabel Martin, Elli McKissock, Marli Monserez and Kennedy Muff will make up the roster for the Gator Greats, while Jenny Manz Theis will act as coach. Additional surprise guest appearances from other Gator legends are also expected.
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\nAdmission to the Gators vs. Gator Greats match is free. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive an autograph book, which they will have the opportunity use after the match during an autograph session featuring current and former athletes.
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\n2026 Season Tickets
\nSeason tickets for the Gators’ 2026 campaign are on sale and can be found\u00a0here<\/a>. For additional questions, fans can call the Gator Ticket Office, email ticketoffice@gators.ufl.edu or fill out this\u00a0form<\/a>\u00a0to be contacted by a representative.
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\n\t\t\t2026 Gator Greats Roster
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\n\t\t\tName
\n\t\t\tPosition
\n\t\t\tYears at UF
\n\t\t\tMost Recent Pro Team
\n\t\t\tHometown
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\n\t\t\tRhamat Alhassan
\n\t\t\tMB
\n\t\t\t2014-17
\n\t\t\tGrand Rapids Rise
\n\t\t\tGlenarden, Md.
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\n\t\t\tEmily Canaan<\/a>
\n\t\t\tL\/DS
\n\t\t\t2022-25
\n\t\t\tN\/A
\n\t\t\tAllen, Texas
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\n\t\t\tAnna Dixon
\n\t\t\tOH\/MB
\n\t\t\t2023
\n\t\t\tColumbus Fury
\n\t\t\tLouisburg, Kan.
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\n\t\t\tAC Fitzpatrick
\n\t\t\tOH
\n\t\t\t2022-24
\n\t\t\tMAV Elore Foxconn (Hungary)
\n\t\t\tOcala, Fla.
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\n\t\t\tRachael Kramer
\n\t\t\tMB
\n\t\t\t2016-19
\n\t\t\tUSA Beach Volleyball
\n\t\t\tPhoenix, Ariz.
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\n\t\t\tIsabel Martin
\n\t\t\tOH
\n\t\t\t2024
\n\t\t\tLOVB
\n\t\t\tMauerstetten, Bavaria, Germany
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\n\t\t\tElli McKissock
\n\t\t\tL\/DS
\n\t\t\t2020-24
\n\t\t\tOrlando Valkyrie
\n\t\t\tWindermere, Fla.
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\n\t\t\tMarlie Monserez
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\n\t\t\t2018-21
\n\t\t\tOrlando Valkyrie
\n\t\t\tWindermere, Fla.
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\n\t\t\tKennedy Muff
\n\t\t\tS
\n\t\t\t2023
\n\t\t\tN\/A
\n\t\t\tKenosha, Wis.
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