MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – The Barry Buccaneers bounced back and defeated Florida Tech in straight sets (25-17) (25-11) (25-16) on Friday night at home in the Health & Sports Center. The Bucs improve to 12-1 overall, and to 5-1 in league play.
INSIDE THE MATCHUPS:
Final: Barry 3, Florida Tech 0
Records: Barry (12-1, 5-1 SSC), Florida Tech (6-7, 1-4 SSC)
All-Time Series: Barry leads 51-8
SUMMARY:
- 1st set | The Bucs got off to a very hot start, going up 16-3. Jeyhlen Thomas, Diana Akopova, Mariana Bertrán and Christy Paul all recorded kills to fuel the run. The Bucs got the lead up to 18-5, but the Panthers fought back and scored four straight to make it 18-9. The Bucs then rolled off four more in a row and carried the momentum to win the set and start the match strong. | Barry 25, Florida Tech 17
- 2nd set | The Bucs started slower in the second set, going down 6-3. However, Barry fought back and took a lead of 10-7. With Barry up 15-10, they then scored eight straight and put the set out of reach for the panthers. The Bucs held the Panthers to a hitting percentage of -.080. Akopova and Paul both recorded three kills in the set. The Bucs had six blocks as a team in the set. | Barry 25, Florida Tech 11
- 3rd set | The Bucs started the final set strong, going up 5-2. The Panthers haulted the Bucs momentum, making the score 9-8 Bucs. Then Barry scored three in a row to go up 12-8. The Bucs kept building on the lead and secured the match. Akopova recorded 10 kills in the set. Marija Borcic recorded 17 assist to lead the team to a hitting percentage of .405. | Barry 25, Florida Tech 16
NOTEWORTHY:
- Akopova recorded 21 kills on the night, with a hitting percentage of .486.
- Borcic totaled 35 assist, which led to a team hitting percentage of .333 and also recorded five aces.
- Paul recorded four blocks on the night.
- Luana Bulara and Djuly Schmorantz both recorded 11 digs.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Bucs will play again tomorrow, Sept. 23 in the Health & Sports Center against Saint Leo. First serve is set for 4:00 p.m.
