Fort Myers, Fla. – The Jacksonville University volleyball program fell in straight-sets to Florida Gulf Coast Saturday evening, to complete the two-match road-swing this weekend.

Set One
Florida Gulf Coast controlled the contest right from the beginning, as the Eagles held a nine-point lead over Jacksonville, 16-7. However, the Dolphins sparked a 7-2 run to trim the deficit to four, 18-14, forcing a FGCU timeout. Following the break, the Eagles scored seven of the next 10 points to win the opening set, 25-17.

Set Two
FGCU held a slim one-point edge over the Dolphins to begin the second set, 5-4. However, the Eagles swung the momentum to their side of the net courtesy of a 16-4 burst, to expand their lead to 13, 21-18. FGCU closed the set scoring the final three points to clinch the second set, 25-13.

Set Three
The two programs traded points back-and-forth to begin the third set, as JU held a one-point lead, 6-5. However, FGCU utilized a 14-2 scoring run to stretch their lead to 11, 19-8. FGCU was able to win the third set, 25-12, and complete the three-set sweep of the Dolphins.

Jacksonville was led on the attack by Jenna McNamara's eight kills. Camryn Honn handed out 12 assists in the effort, and Gyrani Rogers led the Dolphins with 14 digs.

The Dolphins return to the court next Saturday evening, as JU welcomes cross-town rival North Florida to Swisher Gymnasium.