JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida (11-1) took care of business in its first-ever home match against a Big East opponent, sweeping Seton Hall (7-6) to win the UNF Sunshine Tourney Saturday, Sept. 18 at the UNF Arena.
The Ospreys are 6-0 at home this season, earning wins against Virginia Tech, Georgia State, Davidson, Middle Tennessee State, FIU and Seton Hall.
UNF 3, Seton Hall 0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-23)
Inside the Sets
- Set 1: In a battle of proficiency, UNF used-near perfection to take a crucial first set … the Ospreys tallied 22 kills on 51 attempts, committing only three attack errors for a .356 hitting percentage … North Florida's three other points came from a block, Seton Hall service error and another Pirates attack error … Dariana Hollingsworth-Santana picked up half of her kills for the match in the opening frame … North Florida trailed early before taking a late lead and using timely offense ... the Pirates also played sound ball, hitting .348 on only two attack errors.
- Set 2: The Ospreys carried the momentum all throughout set two after running out to an 8-4 lead … Cestero came out swinging with four kills on .571 hitting, as did Hollingsworth-Santana and Maddie Boyd on .750 hitting.
- Set 3: A 10-3 run catalyzed North Florida in the third set … Boyd had four kills, Cestero and Hollingsworth-Santana notched three and Askew and Antar put up six and five assists respectively.
Leaders By the Numbers
Seton Hall
- Perri Lucas | 9 kills
- Taylor Jakubowski | 21 assists, 2 aces
- Anna Holland | 18 digs
- Madison Frusha | 2 blocks
UNF
Wright's Words
"I feel really good and I'm super proud of our squad. Honestly, I think we need to check the record books [on UNF's 22-kill first set]. It was unreal and fun to watch. Hats off to Seton Hall who made only two errors in the first set, which was incredible. They made us earn every single point, which was good for us to run our offense and get multiple people in the mix."
Notes
- This was the first meeting between UNF and Seton Hall.
- The last time UNF faced a Big East Team was Xavier in 2017.
- It's the first time in UNF volleyball program history that UNF has hosted a Big East team.
- It's also UNF's first-ever win against a Big East Team.
- It's UNF's fastest route to 11 wins since 2003.
- North Florida has swept its way to three invitational championships this season.
- Gabby O'Connell was named tournament MVP, while Body and Hollingsworth-Santana also earned all-tournament selections.
- O'Connell reached 100-career assists.
Up Next
UNF opens ASUN play with the ASUN Crossover at Jacksonville State Friday, Sept. 24.
