Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Friday, September 3
Boca Raton, Fla.
1:30 p.m.
Florida Atlantic
-31,00 CUSA
3
vs
1
Stetson
0-4,0-0ASUN
1
2
3
4
F
Stetson
22
25
19
23
1
Fla. Atlantic
25
22
25
25
3
Owls Win Twice on Day 1 of Paradise Classic
9/3/2021 9:05:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BOCA RATON, Fla. - The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team (4-1) earned a pair of victories in their first two matches of the Paradise Classic on Friday on the strength of outstanding play by graduate transfer Christine Jarman and the continued brilliance of current Conference USA Freshman of the Week, Klara Zarnovicka.
Match One vs. Stetson (25-22, 22-25, 25-19, 25-23)
The first match of the day brought FAU a chance to avenge their loss to the Hatters back in January. The retooled roster rode great performances from Jarman and Katelynn Robine, who finished with 18 and 14 kills, respectively, while Zarnovicka led the way once again, equalling her personal best with 22 kills and setting a new career-high mark in digs, with 14.
After the Hatters took the tightly contested second set. FAU responded by taking set number three in convincing fashion, with Lauryn Green providing the spark from her middle blocker position to fight through a tough Hatter frontcourt.
In the fourth set, the Owls defense came alive to keep the Hatters from gaining momentum, with neither team able to gain a lead of more than two. In the end, it was the constant pressure applied by Jarman that won the battle at net and the match for the Owls.
Match Two vs. Bethune-Cookman (25-23, 25-14, 25-20)
The nightcap between the Owls and Wildcats continued the tradition of annual matchups between the two squads, with FAU able to maintain firm control in a virtual wire-to-wire victory.
Zarnovicka led in kills with 11 but it was a much more evenly distributed stat line as Alicia Hearn added a season high nine kills on 13 attacks and Halle Olson put away a season-high 6 kills.
FAU led nearly the entire way in each set, finding holes in the Cookman backline for deep strikes by Green and Halle Olson, who fired away for six kills of her own.
Match 1
Day 2 Pass
FAU will play Stetson to conclude the Paradise Classic at the Burrow on Saturday, September 4th at noon.
For complete coverage of FAU volleyball, follow us on Twitter (@FAUvolleyball), Instagram (@FAUvolleyball) and Facebook (FAU Volleyball).
How It Was Decided
Match One vs. Stetson (25-22, 22-25, 25-19, 25-23)
The first match of the day brought FAU a chance to avenge their loss to the Hatters back in January. The retooled roster rode great performances from Jarman and Katelynn Robine, who finished with 18 and 14 kills, respectively, while Zarnovicka led the way once again, equalling her personal best with 22 kills and setting a new career-high mark in digs, with 14.
After the Hatters took the tightly contested second set. FAU responded by taking set number three in convincing fashion, with Lauryn Green providing the spark from her middle blocker position to fight through a tough Hatter frontcourt.
In the fourth set, the Owls defense came alive to keep the Hatters from gaining momentum, with neither team able to gain a lead of more than two. In the end, it was the constant pressure applied by Jarman that won the battle at net and the match for the Owls.
Match Two vs. Bethune-Cookman (25-23, 25-14, 25-20)
The nightcap between the Owls and Wildcats continued the tradition of annual matchups between the two squads, with FAU able to maintain firm control in a virtual wire-to-wire victory.
Zarnovicka led in kills with 11 but it was a much more evenly distributed stat line as Alicia Hearn added a season high nine kills on 13 attacks and Halle Olson put away a season-high 6 kills.
FAU led nearly the entire way in each set, finding holes in the Cookman backline for deep strikes by Green and Halle Olson, who fired away for six kills of her own.
Of Note
Match 1
- Zarnovicka's 14 digs were the highest by an Owl frontcourt player this season
- Vogler extended her double-digit dig streak to four
- Robine has started her FAU career with at least eight kills in her first five matches
- Hearn finished the match with a .614 hitting percentage
- Green's three blocks led the way on defense
Ticket Information
Day 2 Pass
Up Next
FAU will play Stetson to conclude the Paradise Classic at the Burrow on Saturday, September 4th at noon.
Owls on Social Media
For complete coverage of FAU volleyball, follow us on Twitter (@FAUvolleyball), Instagram (@FAUvolleyball) and Facebook (FAU Volleyball).
Team Stats
BCU
FAU
Kills
17
44
Errors
13
20
Attempts
70
93
Hitting %
.057
.258
Points
27
59
Assists
15
43
Aces
2
10
Blocks
8
5
Game Leaders
Kills
11
Aces
2
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
3
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's VolleyballMB/RS
/ Women's Volleyball
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/ Women's Volleyball
OH/RS
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