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Volleyball Claims Outright SSC Title With Win Over Eagles

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Last time out Lynn volleyball won its first share of a conference title in program history. There's a good chance that was on their mind when they went to Embry-Riddle looking to claim the title outright and saw the Eagles take the first set. The Fighting Knights fought back and held off Embry-Riddle to win in five sets and win the program's first outright Sunshine State Conference championship.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Scores: Lynn 3, Embry-Riddle 2 (20-25, 25-14, 25-15, 23-25, 15-11)
Records: Lynn (26-4, 17-2), Embry-Riddle (19-7, 9-7)
Location: ICI Center| Daytona Beach, Fla.  
Series History: Lynn leads the all-time series 17-5 following the two wins this season.
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STATS OF THE GAME:

  • A pair of Lynn hitters had a huge night led by Marine Kinna led all players with 27 kills. She added 14 digs as well.
  • The second half of the dynamic due is reigning offensive player of the week Sonja Udovcic who had 24 kills of her own and posted an extremely rare 20-20 double-double with a 25 digs.
  • Biatriz Souza Berti lost her hold on the setter of the week honor but made a strong case for regaining the award with 65 assists.
  • Ruth Zijlstra played a huge role in the comeback win with a match-high 28 digs.
  • Olivia La Plume was also in double figures in digs with 17.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

  • Kinna's 27 kills are a new career-high for her and the most posted by any Lynn player this season.  It was her second 20-plus kill performance of the season.
  • Souza Berti's 65 assists are not only a career-high but the most in a single match by any Lynn player since 2002.
  • Udovcic posted over kills for the first time this season. Her 25 digs are the second-most she has had in a match this year.
  • Zijlstra now has the top two dig performances this season for Lynn.

WINNING STREAK:

  • Claiming their first conference championship has found a way to put the Fighting Knights program-record 13-match winning streak.
  • Lynn has now swept the season series over eight teams.
  • They have added to their record for single-season wins now at 26.

UP NEXT:
Lynn closes out the regular season Friday night when they travel to Florida Tech. They are looking to sweep the Panthers and extend their winning streak.

 

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Players Mentioned

Marine Kinna

#4 Marine Kinna

OH/L
5' 11"
Junior
Otero Junior College
Olivia La Plume

#22 Olivia La Plume

L/DS
5' 4"
Sophomore
Brookwood HS
Biatriz Souza Berti

#11 Biatriz Souza Berti

S
5' 6"
Senior
Navarro College
Sonja Udovcic

#7 Sonja Udovcic

OH
5' 11"
Junior
Gimnazija
Ruth Zijlstra

#1 Ruth Zijlstra

L
5' 6"
Senior
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Players Mentioned

Marine Kinna

#4 Marine Kinna

5' 11"
Junior
Otero Junior College
OH/L
Olivia La Plume

#22 Olivia La Plume

5' 4"
Sophomore
Brookwood HS
L/DS
Biatriz Souza Berti

#11 Biatriz Souza Berti

5' 6"
Senior
Navarro College
S
Sonja Udovcic

#7 Sonja Udovcic

5' 11"
Junior
Gimnazija
OH
Ruth Zijlstra

#1 Ruth Zijlstra

5' 6"
Senior
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
L