HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (April 25, 2021) - No. 12 FIU took on No. 14 Florida Atlantic at the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) tournament, taking place at John Hunt Park on Sunday. FIU dropped the contest 3-2 to the Owls, ending FIU's tournament run.
Federica Frasca and
Roberta Ribeiro took down their Owls pair 21-11, 21-14 on court one.
Ali Denney and
Lina Bernier won a three-set battle on court two 21-16, 9-21, 15-13.
Following the tournament, Denney and Bernier received all-tournament team honors.
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#14 Florida Atlantic 3, #12 FIU 2
1. FRASCA, Federica/RIBEIRO, Roberta (FIU) def. Mackenzie Morris/Erica Brok (FAU) 21-11, 21-14
2. DENNEY, Ali/BERNIER, Lina (FIU) def. Ellie Austin/Kenley Adams (FAU) 21-16, 9-21, 15-13
3. Kaila Dorish/Jillenne Cangelosi (FAU) def. KALKHOFF, Paige/HUGHES, Abbie (FIU) 11-21, 21-17, 15-7
4. Maylin Bouffard/Savannah Pesante (FAU) def. ERTELTOVA, Emma/LIPSCOMB, Gina (FIU) 21-16, 21-16
5. Courtney Moon/Abby Jackson (FAU) def. BIANCHI, Giada/MANCINELLI, Rachele (FIU) 21-8, 21-16