Memphis let a two-set lead slip away, falling to Florida Atlantic in five sets after the Owls rallied to win the final three. Caitlyn Little led the Tigers with 22 kills, but FAU’s decisive 9-1 run in the fifth set sealed the comeback.

By the Numbers
  • Memphis won the first two sets, both 25-23; FAU took the next two, 25-22 and 25-23.
  • Florida Atlantic closed out the match with a 15-8 fifth-set win.
  • Little had 22 kills; Amanda Hardt added 17 while hitting .481.
  • Sydney Marshall recorded 49 assists and 10 digs, while Abigail Schlueter had 19 digs.
Yes, But

Memphis showed strong early offense and matched its season-high with eight service aces, but couldn’t sustain its edge late. The Tigers rallied within one point in the fourth set before FAU forced a decider and took control.

State of Play
  • Memphis is 7-13 overall and 2-7 in American Conference play.
  • Florida Atlantic improves to 14-7 overall and 7-3 in the conference.
  • Schlueter moved into fifth place on Memphis’ career digs list with 1,442.
What’s Next

Memphis closes its Florida road trip Sunday, Oct. 25, against South Florida in Tampa. First serve is scheduled for noon.

Bottom Line

Memphis had the match in hand but couldn’t finish; turning early momentum into a full-match performance is the challenge as conference play continues.