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Ole Miss volleyball visits No. 5 Florida on Sunday, looking to rebound from a sweep at Auburn and end a long winless run against the Gators. Florida leads the SEC at 7-1, while the Rebels are 2-6 in conference play. Ole Miss will need strong defense from libero Cameron Bradley and disciplined serving to challenge the nationally ranked hosts.

By the Numbers
  • Ole Miss: 8-11 overall, 2-6 SEC.
  • Florida: 16-2 overall, 7-1 SEC.
  • Florida leads the all-time series 63-7; Ole Miss last beat the Gators in 1989.
  • Cameron Bradley averages 4.93 digs per set, 10th nationally.
  • Ole Miss is 7-0 when it records at least 7 service aces.
Yes, But

Florida has won the last four meetings, but Ole Miss has taken at least one set in each. The Rebels have also been more competitive late in matches: they are 17-17 in sets three through five, compared with 14-24 in the first two.

State of Play
  • Ole Miss is coming off a 3-0 loss at Auburn; Bella Bonanno set a career high with 20 digs.
  • Bradley leads the SEC in digs per set but is dealing with an injury.
  • Florida has already matched its 2025 win total and has beaten Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas this season.
What’s Next

The Rebels face Florida at noon CT Sunday at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The match will stream on SEC Network+.

Bottom Line

Ole Miss faces a steep road test, but its defensive production and improved serve-error rate offer a path to make Florida work for the win.