Upcoming Event: Women's Volleyball at Tulsa on October 30, 2026 at 7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Women's Volleyball
at Tulsa
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
8/27/2026 9:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University volleyball team will commemorate four decades of program success this fall as the Owls are set to open their 40th season in 2026
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To kick off the celebration, the team is unveiling a special commemorative logo prior to the 2026 season to honor and recognize the team's 40th season.
"As we celebrate 40 years of FAU volleyball, I feel incredibly blessed to have been part of this program for the last 14 years and to be entering my 15th season," expressed Head Coach Fernanda Nelson. "Every morning, I get to drive to a university I love and have the privilege of leading this program and impacting the lives of so many young women. FAU is a very special place, and I'm incredibly grateful to be part of its history and excited about the future of FAU volleyball!"
The Owls will continue the celebration on Sept. 18 as the program welcomes former players back for a special alumni game when the Owls host Stetson during the Owls Paradise Classic.
Florida Atlantic volleyball has earned 574 wins entering its 40th season. The Owls have also garnered postseason success, winning three regular-season championships, along with three conference tournament titles, leading to three NCAA Tournament appearances. Under Nelson, the Owls have recorded 209 wins during her 15 seasons in Paradise. The Owls have won 18+ games for the past three consecutive seasons, including finishing 19-11 during the 2025 season.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date with everything Florida Atlantic volleyball, follow @FAUVolleyball on X and Instagram, or like FAU Volleyball on Facebook.
.To kick off the celebration, the team is unveiling a special commemorative logo prior to the 2026 season to honor and recognize the team's 40th season.
"As we celebrate 40 years of FAU volleyball, I feel incredibly blessed to have been part of this program for the last 14 years and to be entering my 15th season," expressed Head Coach Fernanda Nelson. "Every morning, I get to drive to a university I love and have the privilege of leading this program and impacting the lives of so many young women. FAU is a very special place, and I'm incredibly grateful to be part of its history and excited about the future of FAU volleyball!"
The Owls will continue the celebration on Sept. 18 as the program welcomes former players back for a special alumni game when the Owls host Stetson during the Owls Paradise Classic.
Florida Atlantic volleyball has earned 574 wins entering its 40th season. The Owls have also garnered postseason success, winning three regular-season championships, along with three conference tournament titles, leading to three NCAA Tournament appearances. Under Nelson, the Owls have recorded 209 wins during her 15 seasons in Paradise. The Owls have won 18+ games for the past three consecutive seasons, including finishing 19-11 during the 2025 season.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date with everything Florida Atlantic volleyball, follow @FAUVolleyball on X and Instagram, or like FAU Volleyball on Facebook.
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Sunday, October 18