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UCF Volleyball split its two matches in the Sunshine State Classic in Coral Gables.
In the first match, UCF made short work of FAU, sweeping the Owls and hitting a whopping .368 on the day.
️ SWEEEEEEEEP!!!
— UCF Volleyball (@UCF_Volleyball) August 25, 2018
We take down FAU to improve to 2-0 on the year ⚔️
We'll wrap up the Sunshine State Classic tonight against Miami at 7:30 PM on @ACCNetworkExtra pic.twitter.com/ioJ8G0PqUj
McKenna Melville led the Knights with 16 kills. Her performance, as well as that of her fellow freshmen, was the story for Coach Dagenais:
Quite certain it was the first time in my career I handed in a starting lineup with 5 freshman. Nice @UCF_Volleyball win vs FAU. They will do some great things in CUSA. Now we focus on a weekend CHAMPIONSHIP against a P6 opponent. @UCFKnights
— Todd Dagenais (@ucfvbtodd) August 25, 2018
Miami put the end to the Knights' run to open the season, sweeping UCF in the nightcap.
FINAL: UCF 0, Miami 3
— UCF Volleyball (@UCF_Volleyball) August 26, 2018
Mac goes for 20 in just her third collegiate match.
We're on the road next week for the Bulby Invite at Florida. pic.twitter.com/iHTVjHmXAV
Melville again led UCF with 20 kills, as UCF hit a strong .281. But Miami hit .370 en route to the victory.
Melville leads UCF with 55 kills in three matches this year.
The Knights face Louisville (receiving votes in the AVCA coaches' poll), #10 USC and #7 Florida next week in Gainesville.