Mocs Upset #17 UMSL at Tampa Volleyball Classic

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Southern defeated No. 17 Missouri-St. Louis 3-1 (25-20, 22-25, 25-16, 25-22) on Saturday at Bob Martinez Athletics Center. Florida Southern hit .215 while holding the Tritons to .122 and finished with a season-best 12 aces and 11.5 blocks. The Mocs picked up their first ranked win since a 3-1 win over No. 14 Lewis on Sept. 7, 2024. FSC improves to 4-2 overall while the Tritons fall to 2-4 overall. Florida Southern overcame an 8-2 first-set deficit and a late 20-20 tie, closing with five straight points to take the set 25-20. Early in the set,…