Women's Volleyball | 9/24/2024 2:41:00 PM
MIAMI SHORES, Fla. — Sunshine State Conference (SSC) action beings Tuesday night for Barry Volleyball as the Buccaneers head up I-95 to take on Palm Beach Atlantic in the Rubin Arena. Barry wrapped up a perfect non-conference slate to open the season.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Records: Barry (7-0); Palm Beach Atlantic (6-4)
All-Time Series: Palm Beach Atlantic leads Barry 20-16.
Game Coverage Links
| Game |
Date |
Stats |
Broadcast |
| Palm Beach Atlantic |
Tuesday, Sept. 24; 7:00 pm |
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PERFECT START:
- Barry has won 24 straight sets, 21 this year, dating back to the final match of last season.
- This is the third time in program history Barry has started with seven consecutive sweeps.
- It is the fourth time that the Bucs have started 7-0.
TOP OF THE CHARTS
- As a team Barry leads the SSC in points per set (19.71), hitting percentage (.364), and service aces per set (3.29).
- Barry leads the nation in service aces per set and hitting percentage as well.
- The Bucs are one of nine teams remaining in Division II that are undefeated.
- The defense has held opponents to a .094 hitting percentage; second best in the conference and sixth best in the country.
- Diana Akopova is the national leaders in kills per set with 5.71, is ranked second with points per set at 6.31, and is 10th in hitting percentage with .454.
- Varvara Osychenko leads the conference in service aces per set with .67, ranking 13th in the nation.
COMPETITIVE SLATE
- Three teams in the SSC remain undefeated: Barry, Lynn, and Tampa.
- Five teams are mentioned in the latest AVCA Coaches' Poll with Tampa at no. 1, Lynn at no.19, Barry no. 25, and Nova Southeastern and Eckerd among those receiving votes.
Tale of the Tape
| Stat |
Barry |
Palm Beach Atlantic |
| Kills |
306 |
424 |
| Kills Per Set |
14.57 |
10.87 |
| Hitting Pct |
.364 |
.163 |
| Digs Per Set |
14.9 |
15.2 |
| Assists Per Set |
13.14 |
9.54 |
| Blocks |
39 |
118 |
| Service Aces |
69 |
67 |