The Eagles finished the 2022 campaign 26-7 and 13-3 in the ASUN Conference en route to a second straight ASUN Tournament Championship for the first time in program history. 20 in 2021-22 and No. No. After knocking off 18th ranked South Carolina at a tournament over the weekend the top 20 FGCU beach volleyball team is rolling ahead of this weekend's conference tournament. Join Our Team and pledge your gift today to help the Eagles of tomorrow! Beach Volleyball Concludes FGCU Doubleheader Matt Botsfordcompleted hisninth season as head coach of theFGCUwomen's volleyball program after being hired on Feb. 10, 2014. Zakutney notched 20 kills and 12 digs in 3-1 win over Power Five opponent Alabama, and played a major role in helping Green Bay sweep opponents 16 times throughout the season. No. 20 in 2021-22 and No. Furthermore,FGCUhas now been the home to theASUN'sPlayer of the Year for the six consecutive season. ASUN Bracket. - The Florida Atlantic beach volleyball team (13-11, 1-0 C-USA) heads to Fort Myers, Florida this week for a pair of midweek duals against Florida Gulf Coast (12-14, 4-4 ASUN) to close out the Sandy Owls regular season road slate. Florida Atlantic splits midweek doubleheader against FGCU to close out Last season as a redshirt junior, Zakutney fired a team- and career-high 435 kills -- second overall in the Horizon League. In 2022, the men's golf team became the first program to earn an at-large berth to the NCAA Tournament. Austin Peay at FGCU | Boxscore | 4/21/2023 - ASUN Conference The Govs fell to Coastal Carolina in the first round of their last ASUN Conference Beach Volleyball Championship appearance and then dropped an elimination match to Florida Gulf Coast. It is nice that we are both pushing each other to be better. Botsford is also the winningest coach in FGCU history and ranks 11th in the nation among all active DI coaches in career winning percentage at .761 percent, 210-66. On Sept. 10, 2016,Botsfordled the Eagles to a five-set win over Indiana inAlicoArena, which signified the program's first-ever win over a team from a Power-5 conference. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. You can also sign-up to have news onFGCUvolleyball or other programs delivered directly to your inbox by visitingwww.fgcuathletics.com/email. Beach Volleyball - Coastal Collegiate Sports Association Wednesday's doubleheader will mark Florida Atlantic's fourth and fifth matchups against the FGCU Eagles this season. This was the opening round of the ASUN Tournament at the University of North Florida. All you have to do is take a look at the programs all-time wins leaderboard and see both Giovanna and Kayla within striking distance of the top spot. One of our goals this year was definitely to get to that point I think it is getting closer and closer so we are really just going to keep our heads down and keep working and we have been playing so well we are just going to keep that momentum going, Hamilton said. They expanded it to 16 teams so this will be the first year that if you win the conference you go to the NCAA tournament, Coach Sweat said. 30 FGCU Baseball However, the hardwood isnt the only place that Felts is dominating this year. Eagles Upended by North Florida on Senior Day - FGCU Athletics Individually, Seward has won 16 matches this season and Wheat has compiled 14 total wins. 2023 ASUN Conference Beach Volleyball Standings. 15 in 2023), beach volleyball (No. I dont think that it ends with just being nationally ranked I think that we can keep continuing to move up, Borgiotti said. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Casey Crigger, Associate Director of Athletics Communications, Governors fall to North Alabama in ASUN Championship elimination match, Govs fall to FGCU, rally to pick up first ASUN Championship win and eliminate EKU, Graham and Mead earn ASUN Beach Volleyball All-Academic Team honors, Governors sweep Govs Beach Bash, close season with perfect record at home, Governors perfect on first day of Govs Beach Bash. In 2018-19, the Eagles had anASUN and state of Florida best seven teams earn the NCAA's Public Recognition Award for their Academic Progress Rate in their sport. Austin Peay is 5-4 all-time in conference tournaments with all five victories coming in the Ohio Valley Conference Beach Volleyball Championship. 20 in 2021-22 and No. Conference Overall-GP W-L PCT PF PA GP W-L PCT PF PA L10 He has taken the program to heights it has not seen in the Division-I era (2007-present), registering at least 20 wins in eight of the past nine seasons (excludingCOVID2020) and at least 10 wins in conference play every year. Community School of Naples doubles up on lacrosse district titles, preps for regionals, Zoo seeks five people to dress up as birds and chase seagulls away, One victim from Downtown Fort Myers shooting identified. Botsfordthewinningestcoach inFGCUhistory and ranks 11th in the nation among all active DI coaches in career winning percentage. Nothing rattles them they are in these giant moments and just very even keel, very hey we know we have to get done. Shane Harvell. 22 in 2022-23), baseball (No. Wallpapers, Coloring Pages & Trading Cards, Hatters Earn No. Staying Perfect at The Coop - Beach Volleyball Downs FGCU and No. 19 Ill have my year of glory and then I think that it is up from there and they are going to have so many more wins in the future, Borgiotti said. It is going to be a fun weekend, Coach Sweat said. 22 in 2022-23), baseball (No. Zakutney would also go on to earn three Horizon Player of the Week awards in 2022 leading the Phoenix all the way to the Horizon League semifinals with a 23-11 record and 13-5 in league play. As a fifth-year student-athlete coming from a winning program, Alex adds valuable experience to our group, on top of her exceptional on-court skills.". After early setbacks, #5 Jacksonville and #7 Austin Peay secured positive outcomes to extend their postseason runs. Time: Doors open at 10:40 a.m. & Show Begins at 11:00 a.m. About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program is driven by a shared purpose. Beach Volleyball Team 2021-2022 I was privileged to shoot a practice of the 2022 Beach Volleyball team, below are some shots of their work. 18 Stetson advancing to the championship's final dual on Sunday at 1:30 PM. Copyright 2023 Waterman Broadcasting of Florida, LLC, FGCU beach volleyball advances to ASUN Quarterfinals, FGCUs Lily Felts finding volleyball success on the court and the beach, Charlotte County families describe terrifying moments before tornado hits, Major upgrades to Moss Marina could reshape future of Fort Myers Beach tourism, Forecast: Warm, sunny and less humid weather Monday, Daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers player drowns in swimming pool. 4,458 Followers, 975 Following, 530 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from FGCU Beach Volleyball (@fgcu_beachvb) fgcu_beachvb. Getting two rings would be really cool, Felts said. At the end of the day it is all about the team wins and not our individual wins, Whetstone said. and Lexie Hamilton (Grand) as well as Kristina Gluc (Fr.) Six years later and in her final year of collegiate eligibility, Feltssfeet are back in the sand. NineFGCUprograms have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sport including women's basketball (No. The Eagles are the two seeds for the upcoming ASUN Tournament, where the former indoor star will have a chance at a second conference title in just this year. Individually, Eisenhart has picked up 16 wins this season while Seyring has played to 14 total victories. Volleyball Signs Green Bay Transfer Alexandra Zakutney Beach Volleyball Team 2021-2022 - LinwoodFerguson ABOUT FGCU Wheat and Seward are 10-9 on the No. 530 posts. To be ranked nationally I think it just goes to show the growth that we have had in the program, Whetstone said. 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It has been a great season, we set the wins record I think we had 18 last year and we have 23 this year so that is great for the girls. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Nine FGCU programs have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sport - including women's basketball (No. Beach Volleyball - FGCU Athletics But obviously the proof is in the pudding and this weekend the Eagles will get the opportunity to show just how good they are. 4,458 followers. If they lose they can always hope for an at large bid but that first NCAA tournament berth in program history is there for the taking. You have to win the conference and get that NCAA bid. The Eagles have reached the title match three times in program history, but have never won. Additionally, in just 11-plus seasons of D-I postseason eligibility, the Eagles have had a combined 48 teams or individuals compete in NCAA championships. ATLANTA -Stetson is set to represent ASUN Conference Beach Volleyball at the NCAA Championship on Friday in Gulf Shores, Ala. FGCUs number one pair, Kacie Johnson (Jr.) and Maddison Parmelly (Sr.) clinched the final match, with Shelby Beisner and Trinity Rosales (Jr.) earning the Eagles final point. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - For the first time since 2019, the Austin Peay State University beach volleyball team is set to play in the ASUN Conference Beach Volleyball Championship, starting with an 11 a.m. (CT) first-round match against Florida Gulf Coast, Friday, at North Florida's Cooper Family Beach Volleyball Complex in Jacksonville, Florida. The win over the Red Raiders marked the second NCAA First Round win for the Eagles following its 3-2 win over No. FORT MYERS, Fla. - No. With the win in tow, the Eagles will play against the University of North Florida on April 22. After going 6-4 in their final 10 matches, Tegan Seyring and Erin Eisenhart have gone 11-8 overall with a 10-5 record on the No. FGCU's Lily Felts finding volleyball success on the court and the beach. Follow. Home News Sports FGCU beach volleyball advances to ASUN Quarterfinals. April 20, 2023 The official Beach Volleyball page for the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles The official Beach Volleyball page for the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles The official Beach Volleyball page for the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Sandy Owls close regular season road slate Wednesday at FGCU - Florida It is what all these girls live for, it is what they train so hard for and I mean it is going to be a great weekend in Alabama, Coach Sweat said. FORT MYERS, Fla. -- FGCU head volleyball coach Matt Botsford added its seventhaddition Fridayto2023 Eagles roster, transfer outside hitter Alexandra Zakutney (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada/cole secondaire catholique Franco-Cit) from Green Bay. E.A.G.L.E. Throwing it back to a great season with #FGCU Beach Volleyball! On the defensive side of the ball, Zakutney tallied a career high 323 digs, third on the team last season. FGCU Beach Volleyball Earns No. 2 Seed in Upcoming ASUN Championship Fort Myers, FL - The Jacksonville Women's Beach Volleyball team took on a doubleheader Wednesday against FGCU in Fort Myers, Florida. I think we are peeking at the right time, FGCU Beach Volleyball Head Coach Chris Sweat said. Making the number 20 next to FGCU the most important number this season. 3 pairing for the Governors. COACHBOTSFORD JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - UNF beach volleyball (15-5) protected The Coop once again, doing so against some of the nation's best as the Ospreys downed long-time rival, (RV) FGCU, before earning the program's first-ever 5-0 sweep against a top-20 team in a Friday-finale win against No. (2's) pair Sydney Eckhardt and Olivia Szyszkiewiczearned themselves a win over FGCU. Felts transferredto FGCU this year after spending four seasons at the University of Tennessee. Sweat had her best ever international ( FIVB) finish with her then-partner Jennifer Fopma, when they placed third at the 2013 Berlin Grand Slam. While Felts has found success both on the hardwood and sand, the transition isnt as easy as shes made it look. I think its a long time due for the beach team.. Where: The Elusive Grape. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 2023 Beach Volleyball Schdule || Ranking Reflects AVCA Coaches Poll Scheduled Games Stetson Tournament RV FGCU Feb 24 (Fri) L, 2-3 DeLand, Fla. Recap History Results Mercer Feb 24 (Fri) W, 4-1 DeLand, Fla. Recap History Results No. The loser of the APSU-FGCU match will play the loser of the match between the Ospreys and Colonels at 3:30 p.m., Friday. That landed her at FGCU and on Chris Sweats outdoor team. 22 in 2022-23), baseball (No. Official Facebook page for FGCU beach volleyball program, an NCAA Division I program that competes i FGCU Beach Volleyball | Fort Myers FL She is such a good athlete, Sweat said. Finalists for 2023 Kavanagh Eagle Scholar-Athlete Award Announced It just dangles the carrot for them hey if you win conference you get to go to the NCAA tournament, Coach Sweat said. Making it happen might as well be their trade mark. Even if the numbers may be slightly deceiving. 15 FAU 2 - FGCU 3 The tournament's #2 seed FGCU and #3 North Florida are also in action on Sunday when they clash at 11 AM to determine who will battle the Hatters for this year's conference title. 20 in 2022), and both men's soccer (2018, 2019) and women's soccer (2018) as five of the most recent. One of the biggest blocks out here. 15 in 2023), beach volleyball (No. Felts has figured out the transition and played a pivotal role in FGCUs 6-4 conference record. Zakutneyjoins fellowJacksonville State transfer outside hitter Courtney Glotzbach,Iowa transfer setter Lily Tessier, andfour incomingfreshmen:middle blocker Ella Chapman, outside hitter Ava Smith, setter Shanelle Puetz, and libero Reese Burry. 4 line this season, they enter the postseason with a 5-5 record in their last 10 matches. SCORE UPDATE: 4, 0 2nd Flight FGCU 2, PBA 1 3rd Flight FGCU 2, PBA 0 4th Flight FGCU 2, PBA 0 5th Flight FGCU 2, PBA 1 6th Flight (extra match) FGCU 2, PBA 0 #WingsUp FGCUAthletics sponsors events in November and April to benefit theFGCUCampus Food Pantry (https://www.fgcu.edu/adminservices/foodpantry) and the Harry Chapin Food Bank (www.harrychapinfoodbank.org),FGCUAthletics' charities of choice. 20 in 2021-22 and No. This season (2022),Botsfordrecorded his 200th career win atFGCUwith a 3-0 sweep of Queens en route to back-to-back ASUN Tournament Titles and a third NCAA Tournament appearance. 22 in 2022-23), baseball (No. We want to show out and we want to come out and work hard and show everybody that we are the best of the best. Entering the conference tournament on a team-best five-match winning streak, Chloee McDaniel and Mikayla Powell have the second-best record on the team at 16-10. Dont fix what isnt broken. The 5-foot-10 transfer outside hitter isa three-time First Team All-Horizon League recipient. Campaign - Eagle Athletics Generating Lifetime Excellence. I was looking for a school to play beach too, Felts said. We need to do a better job taking care of our side of the net, but overall, Im very happy with how we closed out some matches. The opening match for Jacksonville against FGCU resulted in a loss for the Dolphins 4-1. We are right there with everybody else, we are just as good as everybody else in the top 20, Lexie said. Jacksonville, Fla. -- Top-seeded Stetson battled back from a 1-0 deficit to defeat second-seeded Florida Gulf Coast 3-1 in the ASUN semifinals Saturday afternoon at the Cooper Beach Volleyball Complex. The Eagles will play five games on Friday with all games being broadcast on ESPN+. The past seven semesters (Fall 2019 Fall 2022) saw another milestone reached as all 15 programs achieved a 3.0-or-higher cumulative team GPA. 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April 20, 2023 However, when Felts hit 16 years old, she gave up the sand to focus on the hardwood. 12 FAU 3 at No. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 20 in 2021-22 and No. I would love that because that would mean our program is growing in the right direction, Whetstone said. From the first serve back in February, there was a feeling this could be a special year on the sand for the Eagles and they have backed that up with their impressive play. The Hatters (21-14) advance to Sunday's ASUN Championship and will compete for an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament at 1:30 p . For news and updates from the ASUN Beach Volleyball Championship, follow the Governors beach volleyball team on Twitter and Instagram (@GovsBVB) or check back at LetsGoPeay.com. "Not only has she done that, the efficiency in which she did it is remarkable. 20 in 2021-22 and No. 3 seed North Florida and No. 975 following. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- The 2023 ASUN Conference Beach Volleyball Championship began Friday and saw six teams pick up victories to advance to Saturday's action. With a 13-9 overall record, Elizabeth Wheat and Jamie Seward are the No. Florida Gulf Coast University on Twitter: "Throwing it back to a great After going 7-3 in their final 10 matches of the regular season, Marlayna Bullington and Kelsey Mead led the Governors with a 19-7 record this season, Bullington and Mead are 18-7 in the No. Casey Crigger, Associate Director of Athletics Communications. The opening match for Jacksonville against FGCU resulted in a loss for the Dolphins 4-1. 2021 CCSA Beach Volleyball Schedule. FGCU beach volleyball advances to ASUN Quarterfinals She played while growing up in Knoxville, TN. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. . FGCU Beach Volleyball Official Instagram Account for the NCAA Division I FGCU Beach Volleyball Program in Fort Myers, FL I know we always are regardless of the record but I think it is nice for us to have that pushing ourselves, FGCU Beach Volleyball senior Kayla Whetstone said. 15 in 2023), beach volleyball (No. When building a successful program you couldnt hand pick a better duo to serve as pillars than Kayla Whetstone and Giovanna Borgiotti. 18 Stetson advancing to the championship's final dual on Sunday at 1:30 PM. Last year we had a really good season and this year we had really high hopes and really high expectations for one another. 15 were here. April 22, 2023 Austin Peay vs FGCU NC Beach Volleyball Game Summary - NCAA She wanted to find a successful indoor team that also had a strong beach program. FGCUalso collectively earned a record 3.67 GPA in the classroom in the fall 2022 semester and has outperformed the general University undergraduate population for 27 consecutive semesters.
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