<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1JDdDb_0vjnaxN900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1JDdDb_0vjnaxN900" width="675" height="450" >MELBOURNE, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2024) – The Rollins volleyball team lost its conference opener on Tuesday at Florida Tech, 3-0 (25-15, 25-17, 25-20), falling to 9-3 overall and 0-1 in SSC play. With the win, the Panthers moved to 7-3, 1-0 in conference matches.Lana Gerard led all players with 15 kills while Adriana Lopez had a match-best 13 digs. Jenna Garza led the Tars with 13 assists and added five digs and two service aces.HOW IT HAPPENED:Set One<ul><li>Rollins fell behind 9-2 early and couldn't string together enough points to threaten the Panthers as Florida Tech took the first set, 25-15.</li></ul>Set Two<ul><li>Set two saw Florida Tech use a 9-3 run to take a 12-6 advantage, though the Tars were able to chip away at the deficit and get within three points at 17-14.</li><li>The Panthers extended their lead from there as they closed out the set with a 25-17 win.</li></ul>Set Three<ul><li>Rollins was able to use a 6-1 burst early in the third to take a 9-7 lead, but FT answered back a short while later with a 6-0 spurt to retake the lead and push it to 15-11.</li><li>The Blue and Gold were only able to win consecutive points one more time as Florida Tech maintained its lead as it won the frame, 25-20, completing the 3-0 sweep.</li></ul>The Tars will return home on Friday, September 27 to host Nova Southeastern at 7 p.m.Fans can follow the Tars all season long at RollinsSports.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest #TARnation news by following Rollins Sports on Facebook, X, and Instagram.</div></body>

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MELBOURNE, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2024) – The Rollins volleyball team lost its conference opener on Tuesday at Florida Tech, 3-0 (25-15, 25-17, 25-20), falling to 9-3 overall and 0-1 in SSC play. With the win, the Panthers moved to 7-3, 1-0 in conference matches. Lana Gerard led all players...