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Photo by Brad Young // Snowy Burnam capped off the weekend for the Eagles with a match-high 15 kills against George Washington University.

Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Hurricane Invitational

September 8, 2019

By Jake Henning Sports Editor   The FGCU women’s volleyball team has gotten out to a team-best 6-0 record after sweeping the Hurricane Invitational this past weekend. They came out with wins against...

Photo by Brad Young // Cortney VanLiew and Dana Axner were recognized for their impressive performances over the weekend.

VanLiew, Axner Receive ASUN Recognition

September 4, 2019

By Jake Henning Sports Editor   FGCU women’s volleyball’s Courtney VanLiew and Dana Axner were awarded the ASUN player and defensive player of the week, respectively, after their excellent play...

EN Photo by Julia Bonavita // Dana Axner would go onto win MVP honors for her 69 dig performance throughout the Homewood Suites Classic tournament as the Eagles go 3-0.

Volleyball Emerges from the Weekend 3-0

September 1, 2019

By Jake Henning and Harold Solomon IV Co-Sports Editors FGCU women’s volleyball starts 3-0 for the third time in their Division I era as they cap off Saturday with wins over Bryant University (3-0),...

Photo by Brad Young // Chelsey Lockey sets the ball for a hit from Daniele Serrano, who looks to repeat her impressive 2018 season in her final year with the Eagles.

Volleyball Starts Season Off With Win Against Akron

August 31, 2019

By Harold Solomon IV Sports Editor The FGCU women’s volleyball team came out on top in their home season opener against the Akron Zips with a 3-1 set victory to kick off the Homewood Suites Fort Myers...

Beach volleyball falls to No. 1 Stetson in ASUN championship

Beach volleyball falls to No. 1 Stetson in ASUN championship

May 4, 2019

By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor The No. 3 seeded FGCU beach volleyball team battled through six matches over three days last week, making it to the final round of the ASUN championship and, ultimately, falling...

Volleyball ends season with 3-0 loss to UF

Volleyball ends season with 3-0 loss to UF

November 30, 2018

By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor The FGCU volleyball team ended its 2018 season with an 3-0 loss to the University of Florida in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Friday night. Regardless of their...

FGCU volleyball ends UCF’s 24-game win streak in first round of NCAA tournament

FGCU volleyball ends UCF’s 24-game win streak in first round of NCAA tournament

November 30, 2018

By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor ​In their first ever NCAA tournament appearance, the FGCU volleyball team defeated the #21 University of Central Florida 3-2 to advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament....

Volleyball clinches ASUN championship and heads to first NCAA tournament

Volleyball clinches ASUN championship and heads to first NCAA tournament

November 18, 2018

By Jordyn Matez​ Sports Editor The FGCU volleyball team is headed to its first NCAA tournament appearance in program history following a 3-2 ASUN championship win over reigning champions Kennesaw State...

A look ahead into the ASUN volleyball championship tournament

A look ahead into the ASUN volleyball championship tournament

November 16, 2018

By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor Following a win over Liberty University last weekend, the FGCU volleyball team has claimed a regular season ASUN title as well as a direct ticket to the semifinals of the...

EN Photo by Bret Munson // Dana Axner sets up a play during a regular season home game.

Axner and Serrano receive final Player of the Week honors

November 12, 2018

By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor FGCU volleyball’s Daniele Serrano and Dana Axner were named the ASUN conference Player and Freshman of the week, respectively, marking Serrano’s first career Player of...

Volleyball secures spot in ASUN Semifinals match

Volleyball secures spot in ASUN Semifinals match

November 11, 2018

By Emily Kois Managing Editor Despite uncharacteristic play from the FGCU volleyball team, the Eagles were able to secure an outright ASUN championship with a four-set win over Liberty Saturday night. Prior...

Volleyball marks historic week with multiple broken records

Volleyball marks historic week with multiple broken records

November 7, 2018

By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor ​The FGCU volleyball team has broken three new records as of Tuesday night. In a win against Stetson University, volleyball senior Maggie Rick became the program’s all-time...

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