BOCA RATON, FL - FDU Women's Volleyball (0-2) began their season with a two-match day. The Knights lost the opening morning match against the University of Missouri Kansas City (1-0) 3-1 (22-25, 15-25, 25-23, 19-25). Following a brief rest, FDU dropped the second match to Holy Cross (1-1) in four sets 3-1 (23-25, 27-25, 18-25, 23-25) at Abessinio Court at FAU Arena.

Match 1

Inside the Box Score

• Freshmen Avery Bain, Kyndal Ganoe and Kinsley Warbritton made their collegiate debuts.
• Tatijana Fucka took the court with her twin sister Rebeka Fucka for the first time.
• Giorgia Vaschetti and Kylie Nott each recorded 11 kills.

How It Happened

Set 1

• FDU closed the gap with a big ace from R. Fucka (21-24), followed by a kill from Nott to bring the score close at 22-24, but ultimately lost the set 22-25.

Set 2

• The Roos had an early lead and maintained it throughout.

Set 3

• FDU started the set tied at 5-5 before UMKC went on a three-point run to take the lead. At 18-13, FDU went on a five-point run to close the gap, tying the score at 18-18. Sofia Rampazzo ended set three with a kill, resulting in a score of 25-23.

Set 4

• The Roos started with an eight-point run, leading 2-8. The Knights closed the gap to 3 at 16-19 but fell short in the end, with the final score being 25-19.

Match 2

Inside the Box Score

• T. Fucka posted 13 kills (.458) and four blocks.
• The Knights were aggressive at the service line with 12 aces; four from Hannah Schmidt and three from Rampazzo.

How It Happened

Set 1

• FDU played a close set against Holy Cross but fell short with a score of 22-25.

Set 2

• The Knights played a closely contested set, with both teams neck and neck. Bain secured a kill to tie the score at 25-25. FDU applied pressure, and two errors from Cross led to an FDU victory with a score of 27-25.

Set 3

• At 13-10, Holy Cross went on a five-point streak and maintained their lead throughout, ending the set with a score of 18-25.

Set 4

• FDU opened the fourth set with a slight lead early 10-7
• Following a brief spurt by the Crusaders, Schmidt landed four straight aces to bring the Knights up 15-12, forcing a time-out from Holy Cross.
• Both teams enjoyed brief runs that brought the set to a 20-20 tie. After a kill by T. Fucka and Nott, Holy Cross rallied with five straight points to close out the match.

The Road Ahead

FDU will play again tomorrow against tournament-host Florida Atlantic University at noon.

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