University of North Florida
2-1,0-0ASUN
George Washington
0-3,0-0Atlantic 10
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Florida | 25 | 25 | 13 | 25 | 3 |
| George Washington | 19 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 1 |
Volleyball Cruises Past George Washington To Close Out Classic City Clash, 3-1
8/29/2026 4:00:00 PM | Volleyball
ATHENS, Ga. - North Florida Volleyball secured its second win at the Classic City Clash, defeating George Washington, 3-1, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Saturday.
First year middle blocker Sasha Bespaly posted a career-high 10 kills on .333 hitting. Fourth year outside hitter Kaili Doctor and third year outside hitter Dakota Spurrier each turned in a match-high 14 kills. Spurrier tallied a team-high two aces and notched her second double-double of the season with 14 kills and 10 digs.
Second year setter Sofia Dawson registered a match-high 41 assists to go with seven digs and two blocks. Fourth-year libero Emma Pohlmann turned in a match-high 17 digs.
UNF 3, GWU 1 (25-19, 25-20, 13-25, 25-19)
SET ONE:
Doctor recorded three kills and one ace to help give the Ospreys a 14-13 lead midway through the frame. Bespaly tallied her third kill on .750 hitting to help extend North Florida's advantage. Dawson and second year middle blocker Haleina Bowers combined for a clutch block to put the Ospreys ahead, 21-18, before UNF secured the set.
SET TWO:
Third year libero Julianna Santiago notched an ace to open the frame. Back-to-back aces by Spurrier helped give North Florida a 6-2 lead. Spurrier reached six kills on .308 hitting early in the set. A kill by Doctor and an ace from Dawson pushed North Florida ahead, 18-13, before the set reached its final margin.
SET THREE:
First year outside hitter Lily Rodgers posted her first collegiate kill. George Washington posted nine kills to North Florida's three en route to winning the frame.
SET FOUR:
Bespaly and fourth year middle blocker Yarimar Francis Garay tallied a combined block to open the frame. Spurrier reached a match-high 13 kills and eight digs amid the set to help extend North Florida's advantage. Bespaly reached a career-high eight kills amid the frame. Doctor's 13th and 14th kills down the stretch of the final set paved the way for North Florida's victory.
UNF
Kaili Doctor | 14 kills
Dakota Spurrier | 14 kills
Sofia Dawson | 41 assists
Emma Pohlmann | 17 digs
Yarimar Francis Garay | 3 blocks
GWU
Cayla Cogan | 11 kills
Abby Markworth | 24 assists
NOTES
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Dawson has now led North Florida in assists in 31 of her 34 matches played as an Osprey.
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It marked Dawson's fifth match of her career with 40+ assists.
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Pohlmann has now led the Ospreys in digs in all three matches this season.
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Doctor has now led North Florida in kills in all three matches this season.
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Doctor has posted 10 or more kills in all three matches this season.
UP NEXT
North Florida returns to UNF Arena to host the UNF Invitational Presented by Holiday Inn Express and Suites from Sept 3-5. North Florida will face FIU on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. ET.
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