FGCU Beach Volleyball Official Instagram Account for the NCAA Division I FGCU Beach Volleyball Program in Fort Myers, FL Making it happen might as well be their trade mark. 20 in 2021-22 and No. No. FGCU's Lily Felts finding volleyball success on the court and the beach. Volleyball Even if the numbers may be slightly deceiving. Six years later and in her final year of collegiate eligibility, Feltssfeet are back in the sand. So the best way to keep this historic season alive? It is going to be a fun weekend, Coach Sweat said. 8:09 PM EDT, Fri April 21, 2023. 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. It is nice that we are both pushing each other to be better. 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If we are looking at stats I think we do have to point out that Kayla does have one less season. LEE COUNTY, Fla. Florida Gulf Coast Universitys beach volleyball team won 4-1 against Austin Peay on April 21. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. FGCU beach volleyball advances to ASUN Quarterfinals by NBC2 News 4:38 PM EDT, Fri April 21, 2023 A A Credit: FGCU Athletics LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Florida Gulf Coast University's beach. 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 . Athletic Communications. 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. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- The 2023 ASUN Conference Beach Volleyball Championship began Friday and saw six teams pick up victories to advance to Saturday's action. Beach Volleyball We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 4,458 Followers, 975 Following, 530 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from FGCU Beach Volleyball (@fgcu_beachvb) fgcu_beachvb. 20 in 2021-22 and No. So yeah we were not that surprised but we were really happy when we beat the record, FGCU senior beach volleyball player Lexie Hamilton said. Copyright 2023 Waterman Broadcasting of Florida, LLC, FGCU beach volleyball team digs in ahead of conference tourney, Magnus Johnson follows unique path to setting record with FGCU Mens Tennis, FGCU student arrested for making social media threat against the university, 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Where: The Elusive Grape. But it is very, very difficult.. Nothing rattles them they are in these giant moments and just very even keel, very hey we know we have to get done. One of the biggest blocks out here. So Im kind of cheating if we are being honest, FGCU Beach Volleyball senior Giovanna Borgiotti said. She wanted to find a successful indoor team that also had a strong beach program. In her first year with the Eagles, the outside hitter was named the ASUNPlayer of the Year and an All-American Honorable Mention. 1 pairing and 1-0 in the No. The Eagles have reached the title match three times in program history, but have never won. Felts has figured out the transition and played a pivotal role in FGCUs 6-4 conference record. NineFGCUprograms have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sport including women's basketball (No. For complete coverage of the volleyball program, follow the Eagles on Twitter at@FGCU_VB, on Instagram at@FGCU_VB, on Facebook at/FGCUVolleyballand online at FGCUathletics.com. 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. Feel free to use any of the images. The duo is 15-10 in the No. 975 following. We are right there with everybody else, we are just as good as everybody else in the top 20, Lexie said. And thats the legacy they want to leave, this year is only the beginning and as far as that eventual wins record goes they have no problem seeing it passed on to the younger players on the team. 22 in 2022-23), baseball (No. Finally, Karli Graham and Tristin Smith are 12-8 overall this season with all 12 wins in the No. I think its a long time due for the beach team.. FGCU won handedly after taking the first two matches thanks to straight sets victories by the duos of Kaitlyn Luebbers (So.) 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. April 27, 2023. The Dolphins finished the day with a second game against FGCU, falling 5-0. CAMPAIGN 15 Stetson Feb 25 (Sat) L, 2-3 DeLand, Fla. Recap Join Our Team and pledge your gift today to help the Eagles of tomorrow! 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 use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Furthermore,FGCUhas now been the home to theASUN'sPlayer of the Year for the six consecutive season. - The 2023 ASUN Conference Beach Volleyball Championship continued Saturday with the day's action highlighted by #1/No. Brooke Sweat (born Brooke Youngquist; March 27, 1986) is an American professional beach volleyball player, specializing as a defender. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 4 line this season. 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. Individually, Seward has won 16 matches this season and Wheat has compiled 14 total wins. 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. by Jaron May. 19 Pepperdine (11-6). The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. FORT MYERS, Fla. - No. 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. Follow. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Felts transferredto FGCU this year after spending four seasons at the University of Tennessee. Casey Crigger, Associate Director of Athletics Communications. Botsford lead Eagles have posted 20-or-more wins in eight out of the last nine seasons, excluding 2020. She is such a good athlete, Sweat said. Nine FGCU programs have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sport - including women's basketball (No. The 5-foot-10 transfer outside hitter isa three-time First Team All-Horizon League recipient. 15 Seed, Will Face TCU in NCAA Championship First Round, 2023 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship Selection Show, Hatters Edge North Alabama to Advance to ASUN Semifinal, Hatters Soar Past Central Arkansas To Open ASUN Championship. His first two campaigns resulted inASUNregular season runner-up finishes, and the following two saw the Eagles advance to the tournament championship. 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. They are peeking at the right time you love to see how well they are playing and I cannot wait. FGCU would fall just three points shy of a reverse sweep of sixth-seeded Iowa State in its third-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. 20 in 2022), and both men's soccer (2018, 2019) and women's soccer (2018) as five of the most recent. 20 in 2022), and both men's soccer (2018, 2019) and women's soccer (2018) as five of the most recent. 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. 15 in 2023), beach volleyball (No. 20, 2022), and both men's soccer (2018, 2019) and women's soccer (2018) as five of the most recent. 20 in 2021-22 and No. Official Facebook page for FGCU beach volleyball program, an NCAA Division I program that competes i FGCU Beach Volleyball | Fort Myers FL 15 Seed, Will Face TCU in NCAA Championship First Round, Hatters Down FGCU to Advance to ASUN Championship, Hatters Edge North Alabama to Advance to ASUN Semifinal, Hatters Soar Past Central Arkansas To Open ASUN Championship. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- The 2023 ASUN Conference Beach Volleyball Championship continued Saturday with the day's action highlighted by #1/No. Austin Peay is 5-4 all-time in conference tournaments with all five victories coming in the Ohio Valley Conference Beach Volleyball Championship. She played while growing up in Knoxville, TN. 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. and Lexie Hamilton (Grand) as well as Kristina Gluc (Fr.) 4/27/2023 4:28:00 PM That program record of 23 wins for this season also has the team ranked as one of the top 20 teams in the country, a spot theyve held for a majority of the year. No, I think we kind of expected it. As a redshirt sophomore, Zakutney recorded the most aces (51) of any Phoenix player since 2003. However, the hardwood isnt the only place that Felts is dominating this year. 30 FGCU Baseball FGCUteams have combined to win an incredible 98 conference regular season and tournament titles in just 15-plus seasons at the Division I level. FORT MYERS, Fla. -- FGCU head volleyball coach Matt Botsford added its seventh addition Friday to 2023 Eagles roster, transfer outside hitter Alexandra Zakutney ( Ottawa, Ontario, Canada/cole secondaire catholique Franco-Cit) from Green Bay. 22 in 2022-23), baseball (No. Women's Beach Volleyball Final 1 Palm Beach Atlantic 4 at Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. Feb.24 Women's Beach Volleyball Final 2 North Florida 3 vs. FGCU @ DeLand, Fla. Feb.24 Women's Beach Volleyball Final 2 No. 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. The opening match for Jacksonville against FGCU resulted in a loss for the Dolphins 4-1. 22 in 2022-23), baseball (No. Botsfordthewinningestcoach inFGCUhistory and ranks 11th in the nation among all active DI coaches in career winning percentage. In 2021, the Green & Blue posted its best-ever RPI of 31 and tallied 27 victories, tying the program record previously set in 2016, 2018 and 2019 seasons, and notcheda NCAA First Round win over Texas Tech.