Box Score
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida volleyball dropped a straight set decision to FGCU on Saturday in ASUN action.
FGCU 3, UNF 0 (25-17,25-20,25-14)
Top Performers
Taryn Griffey – 8 kills | 1 block
Katarina Raicevic – 6 kills | 3 aces
Carinne Turner – 17 assists | 6 digs
Ashley LaBorde – 14 digs
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the opening set, the host Eagles jumped out to a quick 7-3 lead and never looked back in the set.
- The Ospreys got it to within a pair at 8-6 , but it was as close as they would get as FGCU responded with an 8-3 run and went on to take the first set, 25-17.
- The teams stayed close in the second set when they knotted it up at 18-all for the 12th tie of the frame.
- The Eagles then closed the set on a 7-2 run to take a 2-0 led.
- In the final stanza, FGCU exploded offensively and jumped out to a 14-5 lead.
- From there it was the home team's match as the Eagles hit a match-best .458 while holding the Ospreys to -.069.
QUICK HITS
- Griffey and Wheeler led the attack with eight kills apiece. Griffey has led the team seven times this season and four for Wheeler.
- Turner led the Ospreys with 17 assists, marking the ninth time in the last 13 matches she has led the team.
Coach Loeswick's Thought
"FGCU is a really good team and served us pretty tough tonight. We struggled to get into a system, but were able to keep the first two sets close. We are still getting better as a group and excited for a couple of rematches this week."
UP NEXT
North Florida gets ready for a matchup with Georgia Southern inside UNF Arena on Monday at 6 p.m. The Eagles defeated the Ospreys in three sets to open the Bash In The Boro in September.
