TAMPA, SEPT. 5, 2015 – Extra points continued to be the theme for the USF Classic Saturday afternoon, as the Bulls lost another close set in their second match of the tournament, falling to FGCU 25-15, 25-14, 27-25.
USF (2-3 overall) led most of the way through an energetic third set, out-hitting the Eagles .282-.205 on an inspired five-kill, ten-attack effort from junior Denise Belcher (Apopka), and four big kills from junior Dakota Hampton (Orland Park, Ill.). The Bulls were the first to 20 points, and led 24-22, but a late surge from FGCU helped the Eagles outlast USF, sending the Bulls to their fourth loss of the season.