Winter Park Fla. -- The Barry Buccaneers swept the Rollins Invitational going 3-0. Barry won in straight sets against Charleston on Saturday (25-21) (25-21) (25-19). The Bucs have yet to drop a set on the season.
INSIDE THE MATCHUPS:
Final: Barry 3, Charleston 0
Records: Barry (7-0) Charleston (6-1)
All-Time Series: Barry leads 1-0
SUMMARY:
- 1st set | In a back and forth the set the Bucs were able to eventually pull away and start the match strong. Jeyhlen Thomas made the difference defensively with her two blocks in the set. | Barry 25, Charleston 21
- 2nd set | Barry started off the match down 11-9. The Bucs then went on a 13-2 run to put them up 21-13, the Cougars never recovered. Diana Akopova led the way offensively with eight kills. | Barry 25, Charleston 21
- 3rd set | After being tied 13-13, Barry ran off five straight points to help them pull away and win the match. Luana Bulara had three service aces in the set. | Barry 15, Charleston 19
NOTEWORTHY:
- Akopova led the team with 18 kills on 47 swings.
- Marija Borcic had 34 assist, to lead the Bucs to a hitting percentage of .211.
- Bulara was the libero in all three sets, had a total of 21 digs.
- Thomas led the way defensively with three blocks in the match.
- Djuly Schmorantz played a good all-around match with 10 kills, 12 digs and one block.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Bucs will now take on the Sharks of Nova Southeastern on Friday, Sept.9 at home in the Health and Sports Center. First serve is set for 7:00 p.m.
