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6 p.m.
Women's Volleyball
vs. Wichita State
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Sunday, November 5
Boca Raton, Fla.
12:00 PM
Florida Atlantic
-168, 75 CUSA
3
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UTEP
-521, 211 CUSA
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2
3
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UTEP
12
8
20
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FAU
25
25
25
3
Owls Clinch Spot in C-USA Tournament
11/5/2017 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Nov. 5, 2017
BOCA RATON , Fla. - The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team clinched a spot in the Conference USA Tournament with a sweep (25-12, 25-8, 25-20) of UTEP on Sunday. The Owls improved to 16-8 overall and 7-5 in C-USA play. Seniors Gabrielle Dixon and Kristi Tekavec were recognized prior to the match.
Key Plays
FAU and UTEP were tied 9-9 in the first set before the Owls went on a 16-3 run to win the frame 25-12. In set number two, FAU had several extended serving runs, taking a 2-0 lead with a 25-8 victory. The Owls built an early lead in the third frame before the Miners (5-21, 2-11 C-USA) rallied to level the score at 16-16. From there, FAU scored four straight points to take a 20-16 edge. UTEP pulled to within a point at 21-20, but the Owls won the next four points to complete the sweep and punch their ticker to the conference tournament.
Notables
- Abbi Reid led all players with 12 kills and hit 647.
- Jordan Yauch and Sydney Nemtuda each posted 11 kills.
- Alex Cardona had a match-high 15 digs.
- Ivone Martinez distributed 41 kills and added four digs.
- Emily Hise had five kills in her first action as an Owl.
- As a team, FAU outhit UTEP .376 to .045.
- The Owls have now made the conference tournament for the fifth straight season.
Upcoming
The Owls will end the regular season at UAB and Charlotte next weekend.
Team Stats
UTEP
FAU
Kills
21
47
Errors
17
12
Attempts
88
93
Hitting %
.045
.376
Points
25.0
59.0
Assists
17
43
Aces
0
7
Blocks
4.0
5.0
Game Leaders
Kills
11
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
11
Aces
3
Blocks
2
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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