ST. AUGUSTINE – The Flagler College volleyball team hosted Florida Tech in non-conference matchup Tuesday night at Flagler Gymnasium. The Saints battled through five sets but fell to the Panthers, 23-25, 25-21, 25-16, 18-25, 11-15.
QUOTES FROM COACH
"We struggled in a few areas this evening; plain and simple. We had a hard time running our offense because we struggled in serve-receive. We struggled from the service line which disrupted our momentum and ability to put points together when we needed it most."
Jeff Reynolds commented.
"When an opposing team hits less than .100 and still wins the set, clearly you're not firing on all cylinders. We will learn from this and come back stronger." Reynolds ended
Flagler vs. Florida Tech
Score: Flagler 2, Florida Tech 3 (23-25, 25-21, 25-16, 18-25, 11-15)
Location: St. Augustine, Fla. (Flagler Gymnasium)
Records: Flagler (20-3), Florida Tech (6-14)
OPENING VOLLEY
- Marley Middlebrooks recorded her 18th double-double of the season, finishing with a season-high 26 kills and 16 digs. Middlebrooks tallied one ace and one block for 27.5 points.
- Gia Lowe posted her first double-double of the season, generating 15 kills and a season-high 12 digs for 16 points.
- Senior Katherine Rank posted 11 kills, one dig and two blocks for 12.5 points.
- Gracie Fleming and Mar'ley Phillips contributed a total 11 kills. Fleming three blocks and one dig, while Phillips added 12 digs, one assist, one ace and one block.
- Bella Law recorded a season-high 57 assists while adding nine digs. Law contributed three kills and three blocks.
- Amelia Fitzpatrick and Emmi Cheek helped support the Saints' defense. Fitzpatrick recorded 16 digs with two assists, while Cheek added 13 digs and one assist.
THE DIFFERENCE
- Florida Tech opened the match with a narrow 25-23 win in the first set. The Saints started a 2-0 lead and stayed competitive throughout the frame, recording 12 kills. However, the Panthers finished with 13 kills and capitalized on key opportunities late in the set to take the early advantage.
- Flagler responded in the second set, earning a 25-21 victory to even the match at one set apiece. The Saints found am offensive rhythm with 17 kills, led by Middlebrooks and Lowe, while Law distributed the ball effectively to keep the offense moving.
- The Saints carried their momentum into the third set, dominating Florida Tech, 25-16. Flagler recorded 17 kills while committing only one attack error, finishing the set with an impressive .421 hitting percentage. The offensive efficiency gave the Saints a 2-1 lead in the match.
- Florida Tech answered in the fourth set, taking a 25-18 win to force a decisive fifth set. Despite recording 17 kills, Flagler struggled to maintain its efficiency, committing 10 attack errors. The Panthers capitalized on the Saints' miscues to even the match at two sets apiece.
- In the deciding set, Florida Tech secured the 15-11 victory to take the match 3-2. Flagler finished with five kills but committed eight attack errors in the shortened frame, allowing the Panthers to close out the contest.
COMING UP
The Saints will travel to play Augusta College for a Peach Belt Conference matchup in the Christenberry Fieldhouse Friday, October 23
rd at 6 p.m.
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