Owls Drop Five-Set Battle vs. East Carolina

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic volleyball team closed out its 2026 home slate on Friday, falling in a five-set battle against the East Carolina Pirates, 3-2 (23-25, 25-17, 25-14, 17-25, 10-15), during senior night on Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.

The Owls fall to 18-8 on the season and 11-4 in American play, while East Carolina moves to 17-10 overall and 10-5 in league play.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Owls and Pirates battled back and forth in the first through a 13-13 tie, however the Owls took a two-point lead after an ECU service error and an ace from

Olivia Hart to lead 15-13 at the opening media break. The Pirates eventually tied up the set at 17-17 before taking a 20-18…