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

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 10^th in hitting percentage with .454.
• Varvara Osychenko leads the conference in service aces per set with .67, ranking 13^th 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.