Saints Volleyball Downed by No. 1 FSW, 3-0
October 6, 2022

Saints Volleyball Downed by No. 1 FSW, 3-0

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Santa Fe Volleyball hosted the NJCAA No. 1 Florida Southwestern Buccaneers on Thursday evening, and were downed by a final score of 25-16, 25-13, 25-23.

UPDATED RECORDS

Santa Fe – 4-8, 0-7 Suncoast

#1 FSW – 15-0, 7-0 Suncoast

HOW IT HAPPENED

SF fell into a 10-4 deficit in Set 1 and never led in the opener, as the Bucs set the tone early with efficient swings.

The Saints never had the upperhand in Set 2 either. Things got started well and SF trailed just 6-5, but FSW rattled off six unanswered points to take control and never look back.

Santa Fe led by as many as five, 11-6, in Set 3 after consecutive aces from Faith Marquis.

The lead didn't change hands in the final set until FSW took a 17-16 lead. After an FSW service error, the Bucs made the final surge by scoring the next five points, closing in on the sweep.

SF did well to push FSW to the brink, but when facing match point at 24-23, a Saints' service error concluded the night's Suncoast Conference play.

STATISTICS

Keionna Mackey was the Saints' leader with eight kills, while Melanie Oglesby had 15 assists. Oglesby and Cydnee Eubanks led SF defensively. 

UP NEXT

The Saints travel to Polk State College on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 2:00 p.m.

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