MELBOURNE, Fla. –The Florida Tech volleyball team is on fire, extending their win streak to three matches with a thrilling 3-1 victory over Eckerd, snapping a 13-match losing streak against the Tritons.
 
FINAL: Florida Tech 3, Eckerd (25-22, 13-25, 25-21, 27-25) 
Records: Florida Tech (10-5, 4-2 SSC) Eckerd (8-3, 1-2 SSC)
Locations: Clemente Center | Melbourne, Fla.
 
STATS OF THE MATCH:
First Set:

• Florida Tech started slow, falling behind 4-1, but quickly fired back with a 5-1 run to snatch a 6-5 lead.
• Eckerd kept it tight, eventually tying it at 13-13 in a back-and-forth battle.
• The Panthers powered through in crunch time, taking four of the last five points, with Cordelia Kearns igniting the run with two crucial kills to secure a 25-22 win.

Second Set:

• Eckerd took complete control here, turning a tied 7-7 into a dominant set with a massive 7-0 run, leaving Florida Tech scrambling.
• The Tritons closed the door with a commanding 25-13 win, leveling the match.

Third Set:

• Florida Tech came roaring back, fueled by the second-set loss. They jumped to a 6-2 lead, driven by four consecutive Kearns kills.
• Eckerd wasn't backing down, closing the gap to one at 9-8 and eventually taking a 13-11 lead after a 5-1 surge.
• In a nail-biting finish, the Panthers pulled ahead 20-19, and with Kenzie Delacher leading the charge, they took the set 25-21 after a clutch ace and assist.

Fourth Set:

• Eckerd came out swinging, racing to a 10-4 lead, but Florida Tech wasn't done yet. The Panthers clawed their way back to within one at 18-19.
• Tech fought to stay within reach, but Eckerd extended their lead to 18-12.
• The intensity hit a fever pitch as Eckerd edged ahead 23-21, but Chiara Patelli and Kearns answered with two massive kills, putting Florida Tech up 26-25.
• The Panthers sealed the deal with a final Eckerd error, winning the set 27-25 and the match!

NOTABLE PANTHERS:

• Cordelia Kearns was unstoppable with 14 kills and 16 digs, securing her 10th double-double of the season. She's been an offensive force, notching 10+ kills in every match this year!
• Chiara Patelli led the team with 15 kills and a .400 hitting percentage.
• Kenzie Delacher set the pace, dishing out 20 assists, including clutch plays at critical moments.

 BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

• The win moves Florida Tech to 25-37 in the all-time series, and they improve to 16-15 at home against Eckerd since 1993.

UP NEXT:
The Panthers turn around and face Saint Leo on Friday afternoon at the Clemente Center. It is the second match of Florida Tech's five-match home stretch.

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