Beach Volleyball Continues Winning Ways, Defeats #20 FGCU and Tampa

Saturday, April 3

Boca Raton, Fla.

9 a.m.

University of North Florida

#20 FGCU

Carolyn Cain makes an attack on the ball.

Photo by: Todd Drexler

Beach Volleyball Continues Winning Ways, Defeats #20 FGCU and Tampa

4/3/2021 8:22:00 PM | Beach Volleyball

Match 1 Results Match 2 Results

Ospreys Improve to 17-5 After 4-0 Weekend

BOCA RATON, Fla. - North Florida beach volleyball (17-5) found its stride with a statement weekend in Boca Raton following a pair of 3-2 wins Saturday, April 3 to conclude the FAU Sandy Owls Invite.

The Ospreys defeated #20 FGCU and Tampa, turning in the only perfect weekend at FAU. It also gives UNF six-straight victories and a 17-5 overall record.

UNF has won consecutive matches against ranked opponents, making it the first time the Ospreys have won multiple contests against ranked teams in the same season since 2016.

Match 1: UNF 3, FGCU 2
Despite an 11-point set loss in the opening frame, Carolyn Cain and Chantel McMillan rebounded to win pair five after taking sets two and three. The duo won 21-18 and 15-13 respectively.

FGCU evened things up at the fourth pair. The Eagles went ahead, 2-1, after a battle in the second slot. Taryn Griffey and Callie Workman won the second set against Kacie Johnson and Kayla Whetstone, 23-21, but the Eagles won the deciding set, 15-13.

Antonia Harrison and Dana Roskic stayed strong at the top slot, sweeping their match 21-15 and 21-12.

Lauren Galinis and Carleigh Semeniuk wiped away a pair of losses yesterday to grind out a three-set win, clinching the match. The duo won the third frame, 15-11.

UNF 3, #20 FGCU 2
Apr. 3, 2021 | FAU Beach Volleyball Complex | Boca Raton, Fla.

1. Antonia Harrison/Dana Roskic (UNF) def. Giovanna Borgiotti/Kirstine Garder (FGCU) 21-15, 21-12
2. Kacie Johnson/Kayla Whetstone (FGCU) def. Taryn Griffey/Callie Workman (UNF) 21-12, 21-23, 15-13
3. Lauren Galinis/Carleigh Semeniuk (UNF) def. Lexie Hamilton/Maddison Parmelly (FGCU) 15-21, 21-14, 15-11
4. Emma Hansen/Madie Lichty (FGCU) def. Leah Maloney/Marisa Rogers (UNF) 21-16, 18-21, 15-10
5. Carolyn Cain/Chantel McMillan (UNF) def. Jenna Banz/Trinity Rosales (FGCU) 10-21, 21-18, 15-13

Match Notes:
FGCU 9-10; National ranking #20
North Florida 16-5
Order of finish: Doubles (5,4,2,1,3);

Match 2: UNF 3, Tampa 2
UNF clinched the match by taking the first three decisions.

Maloney and Rogers used two 21-11 sets to give UNF a 1-0 win. McMillan and Cain were close behind, giving themselves a five-match winning streak as a pair with a 21-16 and 21-19 triumph at the five slot.

Harrison and Roskic dug deep after falling in the first set. Together they rebounded to win 22-20 in frame two before a resounding 15-5 win in the deciding set.

Tampa won a pair of three-set decisions at slots two and three following the conclusion of the match.

UNF 3, Tampa 2
Apr. 3, 2021 | FAU Beach Volleyball Complex | Boca Raton, Fla.

1. Antonia Harrison/Dana Roskic (UNF) def. Julia Oswald/Rachel Rosequist (UT) 16-21, 22-20, 15-5
2. Katie McKiel/Tatiana Gutierrez (UT) def. Taryn Griffey/Callie Workman (UNF) 18-21, 21-12, 15-13
3. Melissa Elias/Valerie Rosequist (UT) def. Carleigh Semeniuk/Lauren Galinis (UNF) 17-21, 21-15, 15-11
4. Leah Maloney/Marisa Rogers (UNF) def. Keely Hamilton/Selina Pfuner (UT) 21-11, 21-11
5. Chantel McMillan/Carolyn Cain (UNF) def. Payton Brunick/Madison Brunick (UT) 21-16, 21-19

Match Notes
Tampa 11-11
North Florida 17-5
Order of finish: Doubles (4,5,1,3,2);

Doug Wright's Words
"We had four hard-fought matches against really solid teams this weekend. The team as a whole showed grit, perseverance and found a way to win when it needed to. The teams of Toni and Dana as well as Chantel and Carolyn led the way with undefeated weekends. Overall, these were four great team wins. As for execution, we brought energy and controlled the ball when it was on our side of the net. We did a nice job of focusing on the process and trying to improve in each match. I'm proud of this group and how they battled. We're looking forward to improving in practice this week and getting back after it next weekend." -- Coach Doug Wright

Other Notes

It's the first time UNF has won two matches against ranked teams in the same season since 2016.
Roskic and Harrison are 3-0 after moving to the top slot, with both wins coming against ranked teams.
The Ospreys are off to their best start through 22 matches since 2016.
The Navy and Gray won all four of its matches by a 3-2 margin this weekend.

Up Next
UNF heads to Tallahassee for the Unconquered Invitational hosted by Florida State Friday and Saturday.