The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. 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 . The Eagles have reached the title match three times in program history, but have never won. Date: April 30, 2023. ---FGCUATHLETICS.COM---. In his tenure,Botsford-ledteams have compiled a 210-66(.761) overall record, including a 109-23 (.826) markinASUNplay. Kayla and Giovanni are expected to pass the all-time wins mark sometime in April. 20 in 2022), and both men's soccer (2018, 2019) and women's soccer (2018) as five of the most recent. You can also sign-up to have news onFGCUvolleyball or other programs delivered directly to your inbox by visitingwww.fgcuathletics.com/email. 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. FORT MYERS, Fla. For the first time in program history the FGCU Beach Volleyball team is ranked in the top 20 thanks in part to not one but two seniors that have been making up for lost time in 2021 with each chasing history as they climb up the teams all-time wins list together. 8:09 PM EDT, Fri April 21, 2023. No. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. While Felts has found success both on the hardwood and sand, the transition isnt as easy as shes made it look. 3 pairing for the Governors. The name embodies our mission and the purpose of the E.A.G.L.E. 2 pairing this season, they also enter the postseason on a four-match winning streak. and Lexie Hamilton (Grand) as well as Kristina Gluc (Fr.) His first two campaigns resulted inASUNregular season runner-up finishes, and the following two saw the Eagles advance to the tournament championship. 15 Florida Atlantic beach volleyball (14-12, 1-0 C-USA) split a midweek doubleheader against the FGCU Eagles (13-15, 5-4 ASUN) on Wednesday, falling 3-2 in their first match but closed out the day in impressive fashion winning 4-1. With the win in tow, the Eagles will play against the University of North Florida on April 22. Official Facebook page for FGCU beach volleyball program, an NCAA Division I program that competes i FGCU Beach Volleyball | Fort Myers FL 30 FGCU Baseball 22 in 2022-23), baseball (No. DeLand, FL 32720. ABOUT FGCU They are all playing really well right now. 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. 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. E.A.G.L.E. Home News Sports FGCU beach volleyball advances to ASUN Quarterfinals. They set the standard. 19 FGCU Eagles Retweeted No. Copyright 2023 Waterman Broadcasting of Florida, LLC, FGCU beach volleyball Team has historic season thanks to senior duo, Magnus Johnson follows unique path to setting record with FGCU Mens Tennis, FGCU student arrested for making social media threat against the university, Shortage of Waste Pro drivers impacting Cape Coral community, Charlotte County families describe terrifying moments before tornado hits, Forecast: Warm, sunny and less humid weather Monday, Daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers player drowns in swimming pool. 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. 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. Nine FGCU programs have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sport - including women's basketball (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. The opening match for Jacksonville against FGCU resulted in a loss for the Dolphins 4-1. 2 seed Florida Gulf Coast will play the winner of No. I dont think that it ends with just being nationally ranked I think that we can keep continuing to move up, Borgiotti said. Finally, Karli Graham and Tristin Smith are 12-8 overall this season with all 12 wins in the No. FGCU would fall just three points shy of a reverse sweep of sixth-seeded Iowa State in its third-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. Either way thats the wrong stat to pay attention to in their eyes. 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. Felts has figured out the transition and played a pivotal role in FGCUs 6-4 conference record. Brooke Sweat (born Brooke Youngquist; March 27, 1986) is an American professional beach volleyball player, specializing as a defender. ATLANTA -Stetson is set to represent ASUN Conference Beach Volleyball at the NCAA Championship on Friday in Gulf Shores, Ala. 2023 ASUN Beach Volleyball Championship 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. Beach Volleyball 4,458 Followers, 975 Following, 530 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from FGCU Beach Volleyball (@fgcu_beachvb) fgcu_beachvb. Well give coach a break because they actually won 17 games a season ago but regardless in the programs short history theyve never had more than 18 wins so this had to be somewhat of a surprise, right? At the end of the day it is all about the team wins and not our individual wins, Whetstone said. Botsford lead Eagles have posted 20-or-more wins in eight out of the last nine seasons, excluding 2020. Six years later and in her final year of collegiate eligibility, Feltssfeet are back in the sand. 15 Stetson DeLand, Fla. Feb.24 Women's Beach Volleyball Final 1 Mercer 4 at North Florida Jacksonville, Fla. Feb.24 20 in 2022), and both men's soccer (2018, 2019) and women's soccer (2018) as five of the most recent. 20, 2022), and both men's soccer (2018, 2019) and women's soccer (2018) as five of the most recent. Pool play begins Friday at 9:30 am. FGCU Beach Volleyball Official Instagram Account for the NCAA Division I FGCU Beach Volleyball Program in Fort Myers, FL JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- The 2023 ASUN Conference Beach Volleyball Championship continued Saturday with the day's action highlighted by #1/No. Zakutneyrecorded a season-high 27 kills in a five-set battle against Wright State. Conference Overall-GP W-L PCT PF PA GP W-L PCT PF PA L10 Making the number 20 next to FGCU the most important number this season. (2's) pair Sydney Eckhardt and Olivia Szyszkiewicz earned themselves a win over FGCU. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 18 Stetson advancing to the championship's final dual on Sunday at 1:30 PM. fgcuathletics.com Finalists for 2023 Kavanagh Eagle Scholar-Athlete Award Announced - FGCU Athletics FORT MYERS, Fla. - The five finalists for the 2023 Kavanagh Eagle Scholar-Athlete Award have been selected, as announced Wednesday by the FGCU Department of Athletics. Nine FGCU programs have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sport - including women's basketball (No. No, I think we kind of expected it. 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. 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. Getting two rings would be really cool, Felts said. FGCUteams have combined to win an incredible 98 conference regular season and tournament titles in just 15-plus seasons at the Division I level. 20 in 2021-22 and No. Botsfordthewinningestcoach inFGCUhistory and ranks 11th in the nation among all active DI coaches in career winning percentage. Sweat had her best ever international ( FIVB) finish with her then-partner Jennifer Fopma, when they placed third at the 2013 Berlin Grand Slam. 975 following. FGCU won handedly after taking the first two matches thanks to straight sets victories by the duos of Kaitlyn Luebbers (So.) Feel free to use any of the images. Felts is no stranger to beach volleyball. After early setbacks, #5 Jacksonville and #7 Austin Peay secured positive outcomes to extend their postseason runs. Austin Peay is 5-4 all-time in conference tournaments with all five victories coming in the Ohio Valley Conference Beach Volleyball Championship. 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. It is going to be a fun weekend, Coach Sweat said. 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 LEE COUNTY, Fla.- FGCU has one of the best volleyball programs in the . 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.". 20 in 2021-22 and No. 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. To be ranked nationally I think it just goes to show the growth that we have had in the program, Whetstone said. 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. 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. Shes such a great teammate. "Alex has spent the last few years as one of the top players in her conference, and was called upon to be a high volume attacker, a shut-down blocker, a primary passer, and a steadying force in the back row," Botsford said. 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. 22 in 2022-23), baseball (No. TicketSmarter: Official Ticket Resale Partner, Men's Cross Country Recruit Questionnaire, Women's Cross Country Recruit Questionnaire, Women's Track & Field Recruit Questionnaire, Beach Volleyball Falls in Round Two of Conference Championship, Beach Volleyball Advances to Round 2 of Conference Championship, Emily Kubiscko and Jenna McNamara Named to ASUN Second Team All-Conference, Beach Volleyball Concludes Palmetto Invitational, Beach Volleyball Travels to Columbia, S.C. for Palmetto Invitational. 4,458 followers. What: NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship Selection Show. She is such a good athlete, Sweat said. The Hatters enter the Championship as the15th seed and are set to face the second-seeded TCU Horned Frogs in the first contest of the tournament. 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Beach volleyball championship format to change in 2023 The Division I Competition Oversight Committee, during a virtual call Wednesday, approved a change to make the National Collegiate Beach. I think its a long time due for the beach team.. All matches at the ASUN Beach Volleyball Championship will be streamed on ESPN+ and have live stats available links for both can be found on the beach volleyball schedule page. ASUN Bracket. As a redshirt sophomore, Zakutney recorded the most aces (51) of any Phoenix player since 2003. In her first year with the Eagles, the outside hitter was named the ASUNPlayer of the Year and an All-American Honorable Mention. The win over the Red Raiders marked the second NCAA First Round win for the Eagles following its 3-2 win over No. So the best way to keep this historic season alive? In 2016-17, the Green & Blue posted a department-best sixth-place finish in the DI-AAALearfieldDirectors' Cup and top-100 showing nationally, ahead of several Power-5 and FBS institutions. 20 in 2022), and both men's soccer (2018, 2019) and women's soccer (2018) as five of the most recent. Beach Volleyball Nine FGCU programs have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sport - including women's basketball (No. 30 Apr 2023 13:30:02 It is what inspires, motivates and . They played some great defense, and kept us on our toes all day. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. LEE COUNTY, Fla. Florida Gulf Coast Universitys beach volleyball team won 4-1 against Austin Peay on April 21. She had to give up on a sport she loved. 15 Stetson Feb 25 (Sat) L, 2-3 DeLand, Fla. Recap It is nice that we are both pushing each other to be better. Individually, Eisenhart has picked up 16 wins this season while Seyring has played to 14 total victories. 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. 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. IT TAKES A TEAM to achieve our newest goal - a $10 million campaign to address student-athlete needs in continued academic success, life skills, mental health, nutrition, and strength and conditioning as well as departmental needs in facility expansion and improvement as well as mentoring and leadership training for coaches and staff. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Fort Myers, FL - The Jacksonville Women's Beach Volleyball team took on a doubleheader Wednesday against FGCU in Fort Myers, Florida.