Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Volleyball Has Reason To Celebrate
10/8/2012 12:00:00 AM | General
Oct. 8, 2012
BOCA RATON, FL - Volleyball's five-set win over University of Louisiana-Lafayette gave Owl fans a reason to cheer. Not only had the team won its first conference match in nearly two years, but they did it in come from behind fashion.
After dropping the first two sets of the match, it would have been easy for the Owls to go through the motions in set three. However, much to their credit, they stormed back to tie the match at two sets each. Late in the fifth set, after both teams had used all their timeouts and the score was tied at 12, I remember sitting courtside thinking that the match would be a measuring stick in how far the team had progressed mentally.
With no more timeouts to be had and the coaching staff only able to advise the team between points, the girls on the floor had to depend upon themselves for a plan of attack. The plan worked as the Owls took the next three points to win the match.
Watching the excitement and joy of the team after victory was unforgettable, they seemed to know that while the program hasn't turned around yet, this was a big step in the right direction. Now, they can look forward to having many more reasons to celebrate.
