Sunday, November 2
Boca Raton, Fla.
12:00 p.m.
Tulsa
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Florida Atlantic
17-8,8-4American
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Tulsa
23
18
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Fla. Atlantic
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25
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Volleyball Drops Three-Set Decision at Florida Atlantic
11/2/2025 2:04:00 PM | Volleyball
BOCA RATON, Fla. — The University of Tulsa (18-6, 8-4 American) fell to Florida Atlantic (17-8, 8-4 American) in straight sets in Boca Raton Sunday, with scores of 23-25, 18-25, and 17-25.
Tulsa and Florida Atlantic engaged in a tightly contested first set, with scoring momentum shifting frequently. The Golden Hurricane's Jill Hanson initiated the scoring with a kill, setting a competitive tone. Despite a series of attack errors from both sides, Tulsa managed to build a slight lead at 13-9, thanks to another kill by Hanson, who hit for .500 on the day. The Owls responded with a strong performance from Anna Hartman, who recorded multiple kills to help even the score at 21-21. The set reached a tense conclusion as FAU edged ahead, capitalizing on a service ace and a final kill by Hartman to secure a 25-23 victory.
The second set was tightly contested as well, with FAU ultimately prevailing 25-18. The Golden Hurricane managed to keep the score close early with Kat Cooper delivering consecutive kills from Brayden Hipp to tie the match at 3-3. Maegan Mills and Olivia Vance contributed key points, pushing Tulsa to a 14-9 lead. However, the Owls responded with a decisive run, capitalizing on Tulsa's attack errors, including two by Lauren Eitler, to turn the tide at 19-17. Libby Ashline's service ace and Kayla Richardson's consecutive kills sealed the set for FAU, culminating in a block error by Tulsa for the final point.
In the third set, FAU took control with an early series of successful plays, capitalizing on Tulsa's errors. Kierstin Bevelle and Hartman each contributed crucial kills, with Bevelle recording consecutive points to extend FAU's lead. Tulsa responded intermittently, with Mills securing multiple kills and Eitler adding to the tally. However, a series of errors proved costly for the Golden Hurricane, allowing FAU to maintain momentum. The set concluded with Hartman delivering the final blow, sealing a 25-17 victory for the Owls.
Tulsa will return home to host Charlotte on Friday, November 7, and East Carolina on Sunday, November 9.
Tulsa's Top Performers
Kat Cooper
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- 10 kills with a .421 hitting percentage
- one block assist
- 10.5 points
Brayden Hipp
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- 33 assists
- 12 digs
- one service ace
Jill Hanson
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- eight kills on 14 attempts with a .500 hitting percentage
- three block assists
- 9.5 points
Florida Atlantic's Top Performers
Kayla Richardson
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- 8 kills
- 5 total blocks
- 11.0 points
Anna Hartman
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- 12 kills
- 0 errors
- 12.5 points
Libby Ashline
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- 8 kills
- 6 total blocks
- 12.0 points
Game Notes
- Florida Atlantic evens up the all-time series at 2-2.
- Brayden Hipp recorded 12 digs, hitting the 1,000 career-digs mark. She hit 2,000 career assists just two days earlier at South Florida.
- Hipp (33 assists/12 digs) had her 12th double-double of the season and 34th of her career.
- Jill Hanson led the Golden Hurricane in blocks (3) for the 12th time this year.
- Kat Cooper led TU with 10 kills. It's her fourth time leading the team in kills this season.
- Tulsa had not lost back-to-back matches in three sets since last year against ranked Kansas and Purdue teams.
2025 TICKETS
Single-game tickets are now on sale for $13 per ticket per match for ages 4 and older and can be purchased in advance at TulsaHurricane.com or at the entrance. Season tickets also start at just $50. Season ticket members will receive 1 (one) membership card per ticket that they order that will be good for all 2025 TU Volleyball regular-season home matches in the Donald W. Reynolds Center. No refunds for canceled games due to weather-related or any other cause. CLICK HERE to start the process of ordering tickets or call 918-631-4688.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the volleyball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
Tulsa and Florida Atlantic engaged in a tightly contested first set, with scoring momentum shifting frequently. The Golden Hurricane's Jill Hanson initiated the scoring with a kill, setting a competitive tone. Despite a series of attack errors from both sides, Tulsa managed to build a slight lead at 13-9, thanks to another kill by Hanson, who hit for .500 on the day. The Owls responded with a strong performance from Anna Hartman, who recorded multiple kills to help even the score at 21-21. The set reached a tense conclusion as FAU edged ahead, capitalizing on a service ace and a final kill by Hartman to secure a 25-23 victory.
The second set was tightly contested as well, with FAU ultimately prevailing 25-18. The Golden Hurricane managed to keep the score close early with Kat Cooper delivering consecutive kills from Brayden Hipp to tie the match at 3-3. Maegan Mills and Olivia Vance contributed key points, pushing Tulsa to a 14-9 lead. However, the Owls responded with a decisive run, capitalizing on Tulsa's attack errors, including two by Lauren Eitler, to turn the tide at 19-17. Libby Ashline's service ace and Kayla Richardson's consecutive kills sealed the set for FAU, culminating in a block error by Tulsa for the final point.
In the third set, FAU took control with an early series of successful plays, capitalizing on Tulsa's errors. Kierstin Bevelle and Hartman each contributed crucial kills, with Bevelle recording consecutive points to extend FAU's lead. Tulsa responded intermittently, with Mills securing multiple kills and Eitler adding to the tally. However, a series of errors proved costly for the Golden Hurricane, allowing FAU to maintain momentum. The set concluded with Hartman delivering the final blow, sealing a 25-17 victory for the Owls.
Tulsa will return home to host Charlotte on Friday, November 7, and East Carolina on Sunday, November 9.
Tulsa's Top Performers
Kat Cooper
-----------------
- 10 kills with a .421 hitting percentage
- one block assist
- 10.5 points
Brayden Hipp
-----------------
- 33 assists
- 12 digs
- one service ace
Jill Hanson
-----------------
- eight kills on 14 attempts with a .500 hitting percentage
- three block assists
- 9.5 points
Florida Atlantic's Top Performers
Kayla Richardson
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- 8 kills
- 5 total blocks
- 11.0 points
Anna Hartman
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- 12 kills
- 0 errors
- 12.5 points
Libby Ashline
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- 8 kills
- 6 total blocks
- 12.0 points
Game Notes
- Florida Atlantic evens up the all-time series at 2-2.
- Brayden Hipp recorded 12 digs, hitting the 1,000 career-digs mark. She hit 2,000 career assists just two days earlier at South Florida.
- Hipp (33 assists/12 digs) had her 12th double-double of the season and 34th of her career.
- Jill Hanson led the Golden Hurricane in blocks (3) for the 12th time this year.
- Kat Cooper led TU with 10 kills. It's her fourth time leading the team in kills this season.
- Tulsa had not lost back-to-back matches in three sets since last year against ranked Kansas and Purdue teams.
2025 TICKETS
Single-game tickets are now on sale for $13 per ticket per match for ages 4 and older and can be purchased in advance at TulsaHurricane.com or at the entrance. Season tickets also start at just $50. Season ticket members will receive 1 (one) membership card per ticket that they order that will be good for all 2025 TU Volleyball regular-season home matches in the Donald W. Reynolds Center. No refunds for canceled games due to weather-related or any other cause. CLICK HERE to start the process of ordering tickets or call 918-631-4688.
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the volleyball program. Fans can also follow the team on X, Facebook and Instagram.
Team Stats
Tulsa
FAU
Kills
40
46
Errors
21
10
Attempts
113
104
Hitting %
.168
.346
Points
46.0
58.0
Assists
38
43
Aces
2
2
Blocks
4
10
Game Leaders
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
8
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
1
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