Scott Turner
In Motion Staff Writer
Photos Lance Rothwell/In Motion
Their victories were not only numerous, but are also a testament to the skill of the team. In volleyball, scoring is based on a series of ‘sets’, and to win each set the team has to successfully score 25 points by a two-point margin. The game is won based on a best 3 of 5, meaning whoever wins three sets takes the game. The Lady Falcons not only won 20 of their opening games, but won fully half of them in only 3 sets, sweeping the games.
The team recently faced their arch-rivals, the College of Central Florida, coming off a prior victory against them with a 3-2 set victory on Aug. 29, the game promised to be one full of close matches.
The Falcons came out strong, winning the first set 25-23. The next three sets were both brutally challenging and incredibly close, but ultimately resulted in a defeat by 6 points in the second set, and by 2 points in the third and 3 points in the fourth sets.
The team remained incredibly competitive throughout each set, and was in high spirits throughout the entire game.
Prior to this Oct. 9 game, the team earned a solid victory over Lake Sumter on Oct. 7, winning in three sets by no less than seven points per set. The following games resulted in resounding victories and close matches. The Falcons victories include defeating Saint Johns River College by 3-0, Florida State College by 3-1, and Lake Sumter College by 3-1. Close losses included defeat by Santa Fe College by 2-3, Indian River State College by 1-3, and South Florida State College by 2-3.
The Lady Falcons finished their regular season on Oct. 28 with 25 victories and 12 losses. By defeating Florida State College of Jacksonville in a 3-1 match, the team has earned their place in the FSCAA regional tournament. Further information can be found at http://daytonastate.edu/womensvb/index.html