Brok, Morris Post Consecutive Two-Set Victories

Sunday, March 7

Baton Rouge, La.

10:30 a.m.

Florida Atlantic

Houston Baptist

3/7/2021 6:21:00 PM | Women's Beach Volleyball

BATON ROUGE, La. – Erica Brok and Mackenzie Morris stood out for the 11^th-ranked Florida Atlantic University beach volleyball team on Sunday, the final day of the Tiger Beach Challenge.

FAU's court-one pair of Brok and Morris snagged consecutive two-set victories over Houston Baptist and FSU, but only one of those efforts came with a team victory. The Owls swept HBU in their first match of the day, but Brok and Morris earned the team's only pair victory against No. 2 FSU.

The Owls are now 4-4 after starting the season 3-1.

Match One vs. Houston Baptist
After a challenging first day of the Tiger Beach Challenge, the Owls responded strongly in their first Day Two matchup. FAU earned its first sweep of the season in dominant fashion, with all five of its official pairs winning in two sets. The Owls' extra pair, featuring Alivia Orvieto and Logan Mignerey, fell in two sets. FAU is now 3-0 all-time against the Huskies.

Florida Atlantic 5, HBU 0
1. Erica Brok/Mackenzie Morris (FAU21) def. Harris, Lindsay/Bryan, Kylie (HBU) 21-12, 21-18
2. Ellie Austin/Savannah Pesante (FAU21) def. Butters, Maddie/Miller, Brennan (HBU) 21-17, 21-11
3. Kenley Adams/Courtney Moon (FAU21) def. Alper, Mary/Bennett, Natalie (HBU) 21-11, 21-14
4. Jillienne Cangelosi/Kaila Dorish (FAU21) def. Stanfill, Allison/Huggins, Lauren (HBU) 21-16, 21-19
5. Lily Richman/Maylin Bouffard (FAU21) def. Patillo, Megan/Kleymeyer, Kristen (HBU) 21-14, 21-11
Ext. Griffith, Kylann/Kenney, Victoria (HBU) def. Alivia Orvieto/Logan Mignerey (FAU21) 21-18, 21-19

Match Two vs. No. 2 FSU
Erica Brok and Mackenzie Morris collected their second consecutive two-set win against FSU, but that wasn't enough to lift FAU to victory. On courts two, three, four and five, the Owls lost in two sets. FAU's losing pairs battled hard, though, as all scored above 15 in their second sets.

Florida Atlantic 1, FSU 4
1. Erica Brok/Mackenzie Morris (FAU21) def. Alaina Chacon/Molly McBain (FS) 21-18, 21-16
2. Torrey Van Winden/Keara Rutz (FS) def. Ellie Austin/Savannah Pesante (FAU21) 21-13, 23-21
3. Sara Putt/Maddie Anderson (FS) def. Kenley Adams/Courtney Moon (FAU21) 21-14, 21-17
4. Payton Caffrey/Liz Waters-Leiga (FS) def. Jillienne Cangelosi/Kaila Dorish (FAU21) 21-19, 21-15
5. Kate Privett/Jenna Johnson (FS) def. Lily Richman/Maylin Bouffard (FAU21) 21-13, 21-17

QUOTABLE
"I'm really proud of our Sandy Owls after bouncing back from an unusual Saturday of play," FAU coach Capri Grotowski said. "We switched around a couple of players and they handled it so well, we looked stronger as a team. We are very excited to a have some time to get some quality practice in before we compete at home! Go Owls."

UP NEXT
The Owls will play their annual Red vs. Blue scrimmage on March 13. On March 19, the team will begin hosting the two-day Beach Bash in Paradise, a tournament featuring UAB, Stetson, FSU and FGCU.

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