2015-16 Santa Fe Women's Volleyball News

Season
Thirteen Earn NJCAA Academic All-American Honors; 41 Earn Academic Honors
Thirteen Earn NJCAA Academic All-American Honors; 41 Earn Academic Honors

Gainesville, FL – The Santa Fe Saints turned in a good season on the courts and diamonds, including an FCSAA baseball championship, but outdid themselves in the classroom, placing 41 on all-academic teams, including 13 All-Americans. All five sports had at least one All-American.

Saints Fall in First Round of FCSAA Tournament; Play Again on Saturday
Saints Fall in First Round of FCSAA Tournament; Play Again on Saturday

Gainesville, FL – The Santa Fe Saints fell in the first round of the FCSAA State Tournament to MFC rivals the College of Central Florida 3-1, despite battling through four tough games. The Patriots took the first game 25-17 but from there each game was 25-23. CF taking game two, the Saints game three, and Central Florida closed it out in the fourth game.

Saints Season Ends in Heart Breaking Fashion to Indian River
Saints Season Ends in Heart Breaking Fashion to Indian River

Gainesville, FL – The Santa Fe Saints were on the brink of moving on at the FCSAA Tournament, leading 14-11 in the five set against Indian River, needing just one point to win and move on. The Pioneers had other ideas and scored five straight points, ending the Saints season in devastating fashion.

FCSAA Volleyball Tournament November 6-8
FCSAA Volleyball Tournament November 6-8

Gainesville, FL – For the second consecutive year the Santa Fe Saints have qualified for the FCSAA State Tournament and fans can keep up with every point of every game live via YouTube, or in person at the Gulf Breeze Community Center in Gulf Breeze, FL on November 6-8. Links to watch, as well as a full bracket and game match-ups can be found here: http://thefcsaasports.com/championships/fcsaa_volleyball_tournament

Santa Fe Sweeps Miami Dade; Head to State Tournament on High Note
Santa Fe Sweeps Miami Dade; Head to State Tournament on High Note

Gainesville, FL – In their final tune up before the FCSAA State Tournament on November 6-8 in Gulf Breeze, the Santa Fe Saints made quick work of defending FCSAA Champions Miami Dade College, defeating the Sharks in straight sets 25-21, 25-20, 25-17 in Daytona.

Saints Defeat Webber in FCSAA Tournament Tune-up
Saints Defeat Webber in FCSAA Tournament Tune-up

Gainesville, FL – In their first of two FCSAA State Tournament tune up matches, the Saints (20-6, 7-3 MFC) made quick work of Webber International University on Wednesday evening in Babson Park, defeating the Warriors 25-14, 25-11, 26-16.

Central Florida Defeats Saints, 3-1
Central Florida Defeats Saints, 3-1

Gainesville, FL – The Central Florida Patriots overcame a 24-21 deficit in the first set against Santa Fe on Thursday evening, and used that momentum to defeat the Saints in four sets, claiming the outright Mid-Florida Conference title in the process.

Santa Fe Meets CF Thursday With MFC Title on their Minds
Santa Fe Meets CF Thursday With MFC Title on their Minds

Gainesville, FL – The FCSAA #3/NJCAA #8 Santa Fe Saints (19-5, 7-2 MFC) have one big step left in front of them if they want to repeat as Mid-Florida Conference champions, and that test comes in the form of rivals the College of Central Florida (20-11, 8-1 MFC). The Patriots and Saints shared the MFC title in 2014, and can again should SF pull out a win on Thursday. A win could result in a three way tie for first should Daytona State win their match. All three teams have already qualified for the FCSAA State Tournament November 6-8 in Pensacola.

Saints Get 19th Victory with Win over Lake Sumter
Saints Get 19th Victory with Win over Lake Sumter

Gainesville, FL – The FCSAA #3/NJCAA #8 Santa Fe Saints moved one step closer to a possible Mid-Florida Conference championship on Tuesday evening, defeating Lake Sumter State College in straight sets. The Saints made quick work of the Lakehawks, winning 25-9, 25-16, 25-13. The win was the second this season for Santa Fe over LSSC.

Saints Cruise Past FSC-J, 25-18, 25-8, 25-8
Saints Cruise Past FSC-J, 25-18, 25-8, 25-8

Gainesville, FL – The FCSAA #2/NJCAA #10 Santa Fe Saints (18-4, 6-1 MFC)made quick work of Florida State College-Jacksonville on the road Tuesday evening, sweeping the Blue Wave 25-18, 25-8, 25-8. After a competitive first set, the Saints pushed around FSC-J to the tune of back to back 25-8 wins. The victory guarantees the Saints a spot in the FCSAA State Tournament, taking place in Pensacola, FL on Nov. 5-7, should Daytona State beat St. John’s River tonight.

Saints Host St. John's on Thursday and #1 Polk on Friday
Saints Host St. John's on Thursday and #1 Polk on Friday

Gainesville, FL – The FCSAA #3/NJCAA #10 Santa Fe Saints (16-3, 4-1 MFC) have a busy next couple days at home, battling MFC rivals St. John’s River State College on Thursday, October 8 at 6:00 PM, and then welcome the #1 team in the FSCAA, Polk State on Friday, October 9 at 3:00 PM.

SF Defeats SJRSC, 3-1 (25-21, 21-25, 25-10, 25-15)
SF Defeats SJRSC, 3-1 (25-21, 21-25, 25-10, 25-15)

Gainesville, FL – It wasn’t easy, but the Santa Fe Saints got it done on Thursday evening, defeating a scrappy St. John’s River team to improve to 17-3 overall and 5-1 in the Mid-Florida Conference.

Saints and Patriots Rekindle Rivalry tonight at 6:00 PM; Watch Live Online
Saints and Patriots Rekindle Rivalry tonight at 6:00 PM; Watch Live Online

Gainesville, FL – The FCSAA #3/NJCAA #5 Santa Fe Saints will rekindle their rivalry with the team they shared the Mid-Florida Conference title with a year ago, the FCSAA #2/NJCAA #10 College of Central Florida Patriots, when the two teams meet in Ocala on October 6 at 6:00 PM.

Saints Get Hard Fought Win over Rivals Central Florida (16-25, 25-15, 25-23, 20-25, 15-9)
Saints Get Hard Fought Win over Rivals Central Florida (16-25, 25-15, 25-23, 20-25, 15-9)

Gainesville, FL – The FCSAA #3/NJCAA #5 Santa Fe Saints (16-3, 4-1 MFC) outlasted a very tough #2/#10 College of Central Florida team on Tuesday night in Ocala, pulling out a five set victory over the Patriots (15-7, 4-1 MFC) in front of a raucous crowd at the CF Gym.

#1/#5 Saints Host Lake Sumter on October 1 at 6:00 PM
#1/#5 Saints Host Lake Sumter on October 1 at 6:00 PM

Gainesville, FL – The FCSAA #1/NJCAA #5 Santa Fe Saints will look to bounce back from their defeat on Tuesday night and get October off to a good start when Lake Sumter State College makes the trip to Gainesville for a Mid-Florida Conference match tonight at 6:00 PM.

Lake Sumter No Match as Saints Sweep (25-19, 25-10, 25-14)
Lake Sumter No Match as Saints Sweep (25-19, 25-10, 25-14)

Gainesville, FL – Kaylin Powell and the FCSAA #1/NJCAA #5 Santa Fe Saints bounced back from their defeat on Tuesday in a big way, taking their match against Lake Sumter State College in straight sets on Thursday night in Gainesville. Powell finished the match with 10 kills and a team high four blocks.