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No. 12 Sandy Owls Head to Miami for FIU Invite
2/27/2025 6:12:00 PM | No. 15 Women's Beach Volleyball
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The No. 12 Sandy Owls head to Miami this weekend to compete at the FIU Invite on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1.
The Sandy Owls enter this weekend's FIU Invite with a perfect 4-0 record after earning three top-20 wins against No. 13 Georgia State, No. 14 Washington, and No. 17 FIU during the Sandy Spartan Showdown this past weekend.
Florida Atlantic will open up play on Friday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. in a battle of unbeatens against the Utah Utes, who enters this weekend at 4-0. Friday's matchup will mark the first-ever meeting between the Sandy Owls and the Utes. The Sandy Owls then close out play on Friday at 4 p.m. against the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish, who also enter this weekend's tournament with an unbeaten 5-0 record. The Sandy Owls are 6-0 all-time against Palm Beach Atlantic, including a 1-0 record in neutral site matchups.
The Sandy Owls begin play on Saturday at 12 p.m. against Southern Miss, who enter this weekend with a 1-4 record. The Sandy Owls hold a perfect 4-0 record all-time against Southern Miss, including a 3-0 record in neutral site contests. The Sandy Owls will then close out the weekend against CUSA foe and host No. 17 FIU at 4 p.m. The Panthers enter this weekend at 2-2 overall and 0-2 in CUSA play. The Sandy Owls will look to earn their second victory of the season against the Panthers, who lead the all-time series between the two programs, 18-8. FIU also leads 5-2 when playing in Miami.
The Sandy Owls enter this weekend's FIU Invite with a perfect 4-0 record after earning three top-20 wins against No. 13 Georgia State, No. 14 Washington, and No. 17 FIU during the Sandy Spartan Showdown this past weekend.
FIU Invite | |
Date | Friday, Feb. 28 – Saturday, March 1 |
Location | FIU Beach Volleyball Courts | Miami, Fla. |
Schedule | Friday, Feb. 28 10 a.m. – vs. Utah (4-0) | Live Stats 4 p.m. – vs. Palm Beach Atlantic (5-0) | Live Stats Saturday, March 1 12 p.m. – vs. Southern Miss (1-4) | Live Stats 4 p.m. – at No. 17 FIU (2-2, 0-1 CUSA) | Live Stats |
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Florida Atlantic will open up play on Friday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. in a battle of unbeatens against the Utah Utes, who enters this weekend at 4-0. Friday's matchup will mark the first-ever meeting between the Sandy Owls and the Utes. The Sandy Owls then close out play on Friday at 4 p.m. against the Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish, who also enter this weekend's tournament with an unbeaten 5-0 record. The Sandy Owls are 6-0 all-time against Palm Beach Atlantic, including a 1-0 record in neutral site matchups.
The Sandy Owls begin play on Saturday at 12 p.m. against Southern Miss, who enter this weekend with a 1-4 record. The Sandy Owls hold a perfect 4-0 record all-time against Southern Miss, including a 3-0 record in neutral site contests. The Sandy Owls will then close out the weekend against CUSA foe and host No. 17 FIU at 4 p.m. The Panthers enter this weekend at 2-2 overall and 0-2 in CUSA play. The Sandy Owls will look to earn their second victory of the season against the Panthers, who lead the all-time series between the two programs, 18-8. FIU also leads 5-2 when playing in Miami.
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Following this weekend's tournament, the Sandy Owls will head to the Lone Star State to compete in the TCU Invitational on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8.FOLLOW THE SANDY OWLS
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